Testimonials from Coaches

Basketball Head Coach Charity Elliott (now at Loyola Marymount University) shares her experience of working with Athlete Assessments in her previous coaching role at UCSD in 2012:

What was important about the work with Athlete Assessments?
“I believe our work with Athlete Assessments took us from being a really good team to being a great team...and not only were we successful on the court, but off the court, it was one of the most enjoyable years of my career.”

How did the Athlete Assessments work help you and the team?
“The main thing that Athlete Assessments did for me and our team at UC San Diego was to help me better define roles for our players. Our team was almost entirely made up of relational players with very few take charge players. As I learned about them through their AthleteDISC profiles and the follow up conversations with the athlete and with Athlete Assessments’ consultant, Bo, I was able to shift some leadership from one kid to another. This was a huge light bulb that went off in my head and I believe this enabled each of our players to fulfill their most natural roles.”

What was of most value from the work you did with Athlete Assessments?
“Better understanding our players and getting tremendous insight from Bo and his vast experience. When our team was 25-0 he continued to give me ideas of how to continue motivating the group and things to watch out for.”

What do you recommend about the work with Athlete Assessments?
“There may be only one or two things that this alerts you to about your team, but those one or two things can make a huge difference. It gave me such a better understanding of what our team needed and what was easy for them and what things were difficult for them to do, based upon their natural abilities.”

How did you find the level of service you received?
“The service was incredible. You’ve done an amazing job of coordinating schedules and following up and Bo is always right on time. Plus, when Bo was in the area, he always managed to find time to meet up for lunch or coffee.”

"Bo has worked with the Mission Qld Firebirds for 3 years – the change in coaches and athletes behaviours and ownership of living these behaviours everyday has given us the ability to achieve success. Everyone understands each other's unique personality and the role they must play in the team on and off the court to perform consistently and successfully. Bo's knowledge, expertise and guidance was critical to our success in the Firebirds undefeated premiership season of 2011. He is an integral part of our 'team' and the success of winning we all strive for."
Roselee Jencke, Head Coach, Mission Queensland Firebirds Team
ANZ Championship 2011 (undefeated)

"Bo Hanson presented to the parents of players in our elite development program, Project 22. Bo gave an open and inspiring presentation, detailing the importance of the "parent-player-coach" relationship in an athlete's sporting and social development. Bo also conducted a self-awareness workshop with our coaches that was first class allowing our coaches to better understand their own abilities and how they can apply this understanding to improve their athletes experiences. Bo is an outstanding presenter with years of experience as both an athlete and coach educator which allows him to be insightful and engaging in his presentations."
Paul Bentvelzen, High Performance Manager, Football NSW

"Bo's ability to get our coaches thinking about their athletes as individuals and his strategies around getting the most out of their team are first class. Community coaches through to international coaches will all benefit from attending Bo's sessions."
Richie Lyons, AFL Queensland

"Bo was a delight to have at our conference. His fresh and progressive insights in to the coach-athlete relationship and the qualities coaches must cultivate in themselves to be successful in today's landscape are crucial for all coaches to embrace, and will certainly help our coaches best position themselves going forward."
Marissa Fillipou, Netball Victoria, Coach Development Coordinator & Conference Organizer

"No matter how much you know as a coach, the info is only half the story. Communicating effectively - getting your message across - is the key to getting the most out of your athletes. Athlete Assessments makes this process much more straightforward. To be an effective coach you need to know your athletes well - which can be difficult and it can take time. The AthleteDISC Profile is a really valuable tool, in a short survey I can find out the best way to communicate with my athletes - what's most likely to work and what will get the results we all want."
Gary Lynagh, Coach (Olympian and three-time World Champion)

"As an ex-athlete and now coach the Athlete Assessments Profile made me more aware of the way I affect others. I was astounded at the accuracy of the survey and how it revealed the mannerisms which make me the person I am. My wife was absolutely amazed at the accuracy of the profile!"
Shane Dalziel, Coach (two-time National Champion, World Kayak Champion)

"Athlete Assessments is a must for all coaches who want to be able to coach a range of athletes." Jessie McCartney, Development Manager & Hockey Coach

"Great, learned lots and made me realize that it is important to match the coaching to the athletes' needs at the right time." Nicola Moult, Professional Golf Coach

"Great Workshop. Learned lots and opened my eyes to new information."
Nicola Moult, Professional Golf Coach

"Very critical in being a better coach, leader and person."
Brett Gordon, Coolum Beach Junior Australian Football Club

"Great information. An asset for all coaches wanting the best of their athletes." Grant Belcher, Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club

"It's important to understand your own style and then be able to adapt to fit in with the needs of athletes in your care." Peter Venning, Suncoast Christian College

"Highly recommend for any coach at any level. A vital tool in your kit bag."
Helen Glover, Redlands Sea Dragons

"My wife and I read my personalized report together, we were amazed at the accuracy of its content." Greg Steele, Hockey Coach

"Comprehensive, no nonsense, and useful information." Norbert Gaulton, Brisbane River Dragons Club

"This is a must for every coach no matter how young, old, experienced, or inexperienced." Helen Glover, Redlands Sea Dragons

"Very interesting on both a personal and business level." Jackie Hall, Samford Swimming Club

"Great workshop with great resources. Very well presented." John Graham Hooper, FIH (World Hockey) High Performance and Development Coaching Expert, Level 3 England Hockey Coach

"Coaching techniques that will bring more clarity to what you do and why." Ali Tuai, Victorian State Manager, Touch Football Australia

"Any coach that wishes to bring out the best in their athletes and themselves, should attend a Bo Hanson course." Kerry Pearce, Special Olympics - Gold Coast

"I now know why some things, and kids, act the way they do. After learning this, I look forward to putting it into practice." Phil Clayton, Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club

"The best knowledge gained in a workshop for a long time. This answers a lot of questions about how athletes' behaviors affect their training and results."
Chris Wood, North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club

"Excellent workshop, great for coaches of all abilities." Scott Barnes, Griffith Uni Colleges Knights RUC

"Entertaining as it was informative, another tool to assist elite athletes." Gail Torrens. Tenpin Bowling Association of Queensland

"Well presented, not like any other sporting workshop I have been to before."
Robert Taylor, Buderim United Churches Soccer Club

"Liberating what you have shared." Keith Lelisi, Caloundra Rugby Union Club

"Any coach who wishes to engage their athletes in a positive way should attend a Bo Hanson workshop." Kerry Pearce, Special Olympics Gold Coast

You can read case studies from sports teams we have worked with, and testimonials from well-known sports legends, athletes, athletic directors and performance consultants.

Now it's your turn.

If you want to experience improved performance and great results like these satisfied clients, or simply want to find out more about Athlete Assessments' sports profiling products, visit the information for coaches, information for athletes, information for Team Managers & Sports Administrators or information for performance consultants sections.

Or please contact us directly to discuss how we can help with your particular requirements or questions. We are passionate about performance and are here to help YOU.

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