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Gain a
Mental Edge

Ryzer Mindset's TAP measures an athlete's mindset and guides their coaching & development.

Take the TAP
* For athletes ages 13+

How Important is
Mindset?

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9 out of 10 coaches consider mental game when recruiting

HUGE. 88% of college coaches surveyed say they are more interested in recruits who work on their mental game.* Yet, most spend little or no time working on their mental game. Why is that?

The reality is that most athletes don't have access to mindset coaches or tools.

And that is exactly why Ryzer Mindset was created - to provide affordable, easy-to-use tools for athletes and teams to gain a mental edge.

*Based on a 2022 survey of 300+ College Coaches using Ryzer.

Why are athletes underachieving?

Today's generation of athletes might be the most athletic and technically trained ever - but mentally, they are struggling and that causes them to underachieve athletically. Two independent trends among elite athletes illustrate this:

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MENTAL TOUGHNESS is DOWN

Mental Toughness scoring among NFL prospects is down 12% over the last decade.

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CONFIDENCE is DOWN

Confidence scoring on the TAP is down 11% across athletes of all levels in the last 5 years.

Mental Toughness trend between 2013-2022
Source: TAP Results from 5,376 prospective players tested by Ryzer's NFL® team clients from 2013-2022
TAP test on a mobile device Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP)
100 questions, 25 minutes

IT ALL STARTS WITH
THE TAP

Ryzer Mindset exclusively offers the renowned Troutwine Athletic Profile (the "TAP"). The TAP measures athletic mindset and has been used by athletes & teams in more than 10 pro leagues, the NCAA®, and the US Navy SEALs.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your mental game by joining the ranks of over 300,000 athletes who have already taken the TAP assessment!

"I can tell you from my experience, it's very accurate."
Bill Belichick
6x World Champion Head Coach
TAP User Since 1991

"Far different than the more well-known Wonderlic test - which includes verbal and math questions you might expect to find on the SAT or ACT - the TAP bills itself as an "athletic mindset assessment." Its goal? To measure intangibles like mental toughness, coachability and composure."

by PHIL PERRY

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Athlete Trait Analysis

The TAP scores an athlete on 13 traits tied to athletic success using a 1-100 scoring system to establish an athlete's current mindset baseline.

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Grit
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Composure
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Confidence
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Motivational Drive

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Growth Mindset
Attention to Detail Trait Icon Attention to Detail Trait Icon
Attention to Detail
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Conventionality

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Focus Speed
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Decisiveness
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Adaptability

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Our system then runs comparative analytics to categorize the traits for development prioritization and planning.

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Development Need
Novice when compared to peers.
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Development Opportunity
Competitive with peers.
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Hone Strength
Elite when compared to peers.
"I just read my daughter's TAP report and found it spot on. The traits mentioned in each category are on point and described her to a T. Thanks for this test, it has opened our eyes to strengths and weaknesses."
Phil Ruth
Chino Hills, CA
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Special Report for Parents

Most parents want the best for their children. It's natural for us to try to help them navigate the ups and downs of athletics. Even with the best of intentions, sometimes parents make things worse.

The custom TAP Report for Parent helps parents know just what to say and do in the most important topics and situations that arise in athletics.

This report guides the parent to help the athlete reach full potential but it can also help smooth out and improve the parent/child relationship.

"For less than the cost of one hour of hitting instruction, I was able to purchase the TAP assessment for my son. We saw the benefits of improved confidence almost immediately. The TAP is amazing!!"
Michelle Carmichael
Carmel, IN

Sports Psychologist Analysis

The TAP reports leverage Dr. Troutwine's treasure trove of experience when providing his thorough analysis and personalized suggestions to help athletes improve their athletic performance and well-being.

Dr. Troutwine
Dr. Robert Troutwine
Creator of Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP)
Pro Sports Psychologist
Co-Founder Ryzer Mindset
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1984
The TAP has been used by Elite teams for 40 years
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12+
Contributed to dozens of championships at Elite level
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$1,000
Average cost for a sports psychologist analysis
Dr. Troutwine
Dr. Robert Troutwine
Creator of Troutwine Athletic Profile (TAP)
Pro Sports Psychologist
Co-Founder Ryzer Mindset
Analysis Topics
Athlete Report
Small blue arrow Competitive Nature Small blue arrow Mental Characteristics Small blue arrow Problem Solving Small blue arrow Coping Style Small blue arrow Social Style Small blue arrow Work Style
Parent Report
Small blue arrow Motivation & Interests Small blue arrow Performance Small blue arrow Mental Characteristics Small blue arrow Personal Nature Small blue arrow Relationships Small blue arrow Practice Habits

Mindset Training

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Self awareness is the first step to improvement. The TAP reporting provides insights not only on strengths, but also on the traits that need further development to take an athlete's game to the next level.
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Integrated online training content is available 24/7 to help athletes improve their mental game.
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Does it work? After 6 months of mindset training, a pilot group of high school athletes showed a 37% improvement in their overall TAP scoring!

When athletes improve their TAP scores
they also improve their

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Mental Performance
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Mental Toughness
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Self-understanding

Get Noticed from your TAP Results

Athletes can display their mental strengths on their Ryzer Recruiting Resume - making it easy for the thousands of college coaches that are seeking athletes with verified mental data.

When an athlete has their TAP results available in Ryzer Recruit, they will appear in more Ryzer Recruit college coach search results and have a greater likelihood of getting noticed.

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Take the TAP

Individual
  • Get your personalized report today and start dominating your mental game
  • • Intangible Scoring
  • • Suggested Activities
  • • Athlete Guidance Commentary
  • • Athlete Type
  • • Situational Tips
Available for Athletes Ages 13+

$69.95

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Team
  • Unlock the power of TAP for your whole team
  • • All Individual Features
  • • Team Analytics
  • • Athlete Comparisons & Matchings
  • • Mindset Indicators
  • • Predictive Characteristic Scoring

 

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THE TAP IS A PROPRIETARY SURVEY THAT MEASURES THE TRAITS RECOGNIZED TO IMPACT ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE. THE TAP DOES NOT MEASURE ONE'S CLINICAL/MEDICAL PERSONALITY, CANNOT MAKE A PSYCHOLOGICAL NOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, AND IS NOT GOVERNED BY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA).