Part 3. Parent or guardian
How your athlete plays
Choose the ONE answer closest to what you usually see. If two fit, pick the one you'd bet on in a big game. Answers from your snapshot on this device are already filled in.
P1 Scores are level with two minutes left. Where do you usually find your athlete?A Locked onto their opponent, making sure nothing gets past B At the next contest, and the one after that, still running C Chasing whoever has the ball to force a mistake D Pointing and talking, moving teammates into position E Working into space so they can get the ball and use it
P2 They've just made a mistake that cost a goal. What do they do in the next 30 seconds?A Hunt the next opponent with the ball, fired up B Call for the ball straight back to make up for it C Go looking for the next big contest D Put their head down and run harder E Go quiet, fix their position; you can see them thinking
P3 After a game, which moment do they talk about first?A A tackle, a smother, or a goal from a turnover B How many contests they got to, or outrunning their opponent C A kick or handball that opened the game up D A spoil, a block, or beating a bigger player E A play they saw coming before it happened
P4 The plan changes at training: a new drill or a new position. They are…A Curious; try something creative with it B Steady; ask one question and adapt C Unbothered; just keep working D Fired up; want to get going straight away E Keen to know who they're matched up on
P5 In the car before a big game, they are usually…A Loud, music up, can't sit still B Relaxed, chatting about what they'll try C Restless, wanting to get there and warm up D Quiet, running the game through in their head E Serious and focused, not much to say
P6 A teammate makes a mistake near them. They…A Offer for the ball to help them out B Go straight after the opponent who now has it C Tell the teammate where to go next D Cover by running into the gap E Step in to protect the teammate
P7 Which comment from a coach would mean the most to them?A “That kick opened the game up.” B “Nobody got past you today.” C “Nobody wanted it more.” D “You never stopped running.” E “You read that perfectly.”
P8 Away from football, they are most like…A Someone who is never still B A competitor who turns everything into a contest C An inventor who likes finding a different way D A protector who looks after friends and family E A planner who likes to know what's coming
P9 They haven't touched the ball for a quarter. They…A Drift into space and call for it B Move to where they can see the game better C Start chasing and tackling anything that moves D Get more physical at the contest E Work harder, running both ways
P10 Their favourite part of training is…A Game-sense drills, structures and talking B Tackling drills, chase-downs and pressure games C One-on-ones, marking contests and bodywork D Running, repeat efforts and fitness E Kicking and skills, hitting targets
P11 The other team kicks three goals in a row. They…A Go harder at the ball carrier to break the run B Lift their running and get to every stoppage C Dig in: “not through me” D Calm others down and get people back in position E Want the ball to slow it down and take the game on
P12 How do you know they're nervous?A They go very quiet and still B They can't sit still and pace around C They get loud or too wound up D They get tense and short with people E They overthink and fumble simple skills
P13 What frustrates them most in a game?A Not being used when they're open B An umpire's call going against them C Teammates out of position or not listening D Sitting on the bench E An opponent getting the better of them in a contest
P14 When they watch football on TV, they point out…A A clever kick or handball B The big marks, spoils and one-on-ones C Who is working hardest, both ways D Tackles, pressure acts and crumbing goals E The structure: where players are standing
P15 They've just won a contest. What does their body language say?A A nod, then straight back into position B Head already up, looking for the next option C Standing tall, chest out D Straight up and sprinting to the next one E A fist pump or a yell to fire the team up
P16 In any team, the role they take without being asked is…A The creator B The worker C The organiser D The protector E The spark
P17 The one word their friends would use about them:A Tireless B Calm C Clever D Tough E Fearless
P18 Late in a game, when they're tired, they…A Pick a moment, go flat out, then need a breather B Hold the ball a bit longer and look for the easy option C Use their head: position well and save their legs D Keep going; tired doesn't change much E Stand their ground and still win their one-on-one
P19 When their team has the ball, they…A Lead or present to receive it B Run to create an option wherever it's needed C Hold their spot and direct traffic D Stay goal-side, ready for the turnover E Push up to be first to where the ball will land
P20 After a loss, they…A Take it personally and go stern B Replay it quietly and work out what went wrong C Get fiery and emotional, then get over it fast D Want to go for a run or train E Talk about what could have worked
Calm or fiery? (required) 1 is completely calm and 7 is fiery. One answer for each situation.
A moment in a game that showed you exactly who they are Please leave out surnames, schools, other children's names and anything about health or injury.