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Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles and services are used around the world by different sports professionals in different ways. Read what our clients have to say…
Sport Psychologists and Consultants
Below are quotes and case studies of sport psychologists and performance consultant clients who use Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles with their clients and those they work with. Read the few we have selected here and you can also read many more testimonials and detailed client case studies by clicking the button below.
“What I love about DISC is that it’s not just for an athlete’s sport, but they get to practice, train, and then rehearse with it within their sport, and the awareness of their preferred behaviors is going to help them long after their athletic career.”
Brian TownsendDirector of Leadership Development and Community Engagement, University of Michigan 
"While we have recently started our journey with DISC, we see the potential on it having an impact on our staffs. We believe that it will help us better understand each coach's communication styles and ideally significantly improve collaboration and conflicts resolution. The training provides valuable insight in identifying strengths and areas for growth, with the end goal being a more productive work environment and a better product for our athletes."
Francisco RodriguezMental Performance Coach, San Francisco Giants 
“Partnering with Athlete Assessments to provide their sports specific DISC Profiles and other materials to my clients, I know I am giving them my very best. I am very selective with whom I partner. I realize how precious my professional reputation is and how important the trust of my clients is to me.”
Becky Ahlgren Bedics, Ed.D.Vice President of Mental Health & Performance, Women's Tennis Association; and Owner/President of Ahlgren Bedics Consulting, LLC 
“DISC is a very well established tool, but Athlete Assessments have made it all digestible for Coaches and athletes (using sport language and examples) which makes it very useful when working with our diverse group of clients.”
Dr. Justin AndersonSport Psychologist, Premier Sport Psychology 
“The most important aspects of DISC are the education around self-awareness and
communication with others... Diving deeper into understanding who you are and being better able to engage with others. Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles are the foundation for getting the best out of people.”
Samantha GilmoreMental Performance Consultant, University of California Berkeley 
“Getting certified in Athlete Assessments’ DISC has helped me understand so much more about the behavioral tendencies of the coaches and athletes I work with. It has helped people who struggle to explain themselves, give them (and me) a better understanding; which then drives our sessions.”
Dr Nicole DetlingSport Psychologist, HeadStrong Consulting, LLC 
“The AthleteDISC is an invaluable tool that provides a wealth of information I use to help athletes enhance their performance and improve their cognitive training. I have also found great success in using DISC as a team-building assessment which focuses on greater communication and team cohesion”.
Dr. Ed GarrettSport Psychologist, California Baptist University / Association for Applied Sport Psychology 
“To be the first in the world to introduce two DISC profile tools in the language of his own country, Hungarian, I am proud to be an Athlete Assessments consultant.”
Szabolcs HollósiFounder, Kell Egy Csapat Élmény Kft. (Hungary) 
“Athlete Assessments shares our goals to better our student-athletes and our department. When we struggle with a problem or task, they help us tackle it. They keep us informed of new ideas and new ways to reach athletes or confront different challenges. As a facilitator, I feel supported in a way that I can reach out at any time to further my growth and understanding.”
Katie SimetAssistant Director for Academic Services, Marquette University Athletics 
“Some of the challenges DISC has helped us overcome include misconceptions about how things are being delivered or not delivered, accountability, communication and more. The Athlete Assessments DISC Profiles provide people with a better overall understanding of their coaches and teammates.”
Eline VermeulenAssociate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Enrichment, Bucknell University 
“Athlete Assessments have been amazing partners. It begins with my dedication to only working with good people – Bo, Liz, Laren, and the rest of the crew are absolutely outstanding people who happen to be great at what they do. They share a dedication to continuous improvement and are motivated by a similar passion for helping lay the foundations for success for others.”
Joshua GordonSports Conflict Institute 
“The Villanova journey has been a tremendous experience and hopefully, it will get Coaches to learn more about insights, benefits and results that can and will be achieved when they truly understand AthleteDISC.”
George NaughtonPerformance Consultant, Synergistic Resources; Villanova Men’s Basketball Team 2016 NCAA National Champions 
“The information we received back from using DISC about each player’s competitive and adaptive styles, as well as the coaching styles of our staff, was helpful at multiple levels.”
Dr. Jim Brennansport psychology Consultant, Synergistic Resources; Villanova Men’s Basketball Team 2016 NCAA National Champions 
“The AthleteDISC Profiles have helped me paint a complete picture of my athletes. The DISC Profiles starts creating an identity for us to build upon.”
Kyle McDonaldMental Performance Consultant, Competitive Will Performance Consulting 
“Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles give quality information that can be immediately understood and applied in a sport environment.”
Jeff TroeschMental Peformance Coach 
“Knowing how others within the team culture behave can help to build greater empathy and understanding, as well as enhance group cohesiveness.”
Tim BayleyMental Training Consultant, Cal Poly Women's Basketball 
“If I can understand the why, I can start giving the tools to help change or adapt behavior under different situations. So that’s what’s really important about the AthleteDISC and the CoachDISC, they give you the information to help you understand why people behave the way they do.”
Dr. Tiff JonesSport Psychologist & Founder, X-Factor Performance Consulting 
“I choose DISC ahead of any other profiling tool because there are no good and bad profiles and my work is not about improving a profile. I can’t say that about most other tools I am accredited in using.”
Sandy GordonFounder & Sport Psychologist, Peformance Perspectives International 
“Working with Athlete Assessments has helped me tremendously with helping my clients with self-awareness. What I like about the AthleteDISC Profile is that each person gets to learn about their tendencies and it provides me the opportunity to ask questions to identify situations that lead to peak performance.”
Rick SessinghausMental Performance Coach, FlowCode Golf Academy 
“I wanted to be able to share some objective, valid results from a psychological measure that described patterns that a person was able to influence. I had been exposed to Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles at AASP and chatted with the team to learn how it could be part of a battery of tests. After going through the training, I was hooked.”
Dr. LaTisha BaderCertified Mental Performance Consultant, Unique Counseling and Consulting, PLLC 
“The coaches and managers have really enjoyed the DISC process and helping the athletes get to know their strengths and areas of development. One of the best advantages is getting to know the athletes better in a more meaningful way and showing them where they fit into the group through the team reporting... I have used DISC to help in goal setting both individually and for the team."
Darren WinterbineMidwest Academy of Sport 
“Working with the team at Athlete Assessments has been awesome. Bo and Liz are really vested in connecting with the people/professionals who use Athlete Assessments. The customer service they and their staff provide is top notch. They really are here to help us in any way they can. I am proud to say I am trained in using the Athlete Assessments DISC profile."
Bob TewksburyCertified Mental Performance Coach 
“DISC helps people put language around what they are seeing and what it means in comparison to their own profile and then, how they can meet in the middle to work together.”
Brian AlexanderCertified Mental Performance Consultant, Athlete Mental Skills Coach 
“Every sport has their own language, so in the leadership space I’m trying to create a common language which we can all understand and use interchangeably; when we’re talking about conflict, motivation, stress, and results, we tie it all into DISC.”
Al LattellExecutive Director, Cooper Athletics Leadership Program at Georgetown University 
“What I love about the Athlete Assessments CoachDISC and AthleteDISC Profiles is that they are already in sport-speak. We don’t have to figure out how to utilize some of the concepts to make it fit, it already fits!”
Brent KondritzAssistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Education, University of Dayton: Center for Leadership 
“It makes me a more effective and efficient leader but also gives clients and athletes a much higher level of self-awareness so they can develop professionally, athletically and personally at a very fast rate.”
Sandra ChuTwo Tigers Consulting / Princeton University 
“I use DISC in many different contexts. When I was first introduced to the Athlete Assessments DISC Profiles, it was quite enlightening, and it made me understand a few things, both about myself, but also how I connected with other people."
Sarah LebermanProfessor of Leadership, Massey University 
“Through my training I realized that AthleteDISC and CoachDISC could be delivered faster and had a much quicker impact on my clients and athletes because it did not question the client’s “root” personality. Instead it focused on changing their behavior.”
Patrick RufoR.O.W. Consulting and Sparks Consulting 
“The information I learn about each athlete is immensely valuable, in that I truly get to know what makes these kids tick, and how to communicate with them in the most efficient way. “
Ryan WasilawskiPerformance and Wellness Institute 
Completing my DISC Accreditation has been a real game changer for me, the athletes, and the organisations I work with. The one-on-one's with Bo provide a thorough understanding of the tool itself. The whole team at Athlete Assessments live and breathe what it means to get the people side of sport. The information gathered by DISC Profiles and the Accreditation Program has helped me in having a better understanding of myself and in creating more valuable, positive and impactful relations with athletes, coaches, and parents. If you’re thinking about it - you'll gain valuable insights and a competitive advantage on everybody else!!!
Michel HogueYouth Sports Development Specialist, CMP Coaching inc. 
I've had such a positive experience with the DISC Accreditation Program! You and Rebekah have been so responsive and helpful when I've had questions, as well as generous with your time. In my sessions with Bo, I learned so much. He was prepared and engaged for each training session.
Andrew BednarzikOwner and Performance Coach at Headwaters Coaching, LLC 
Athlete Assessments provides second-to-none service. Training with Bo provided incredibly valuable lessons and tools, including meaningful dialogue and countless resources. The wrap-around service and ongoing support that partners receive distinguishes Athlete Assessments. I highly recommend this program!
Shoshanna LewisVH Consulting 
Bo Hanson and his team have been great from start to finish, with engaging DISC explanations in every session that made the accreditation experience both enjoyable and immediately applicable.
Taja DotsonAssistant Director of Leadership and Development at Colgate University Athletics 
Sport Coaches and Teams
We have chosen a few quotes from coaches and elite team clients we work with below. Read more from others and access detailed case studies of our clients who use Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles and our specialized service for teams by clicking through to the dedicated page.
Head Coach, Women’s Championship Netball Team
“Bo and Athlete Assessments were an invaluable tool for me as a new Coach with a new group. It allowed me to make quicker connections with the athletes, understand how to best communicate with them and understand everyone as individuals.”
Elissa KentMelbourne University Lightning “Bo and Athlete Assessments were an invaluable tool for me as a new Coach with a new group. It allowed me to make quicker connections with the athletes, understand how to best communicate with them and understand everyone as individuals.”
Head Women’s Tennis Coach, 4 x National Champions
“Working with Athlete Assessments and using their DISC Profiles has been revolutionary. Our players have gained so much from learning about their own profiles and those of the rest of the team. After working with Athlete Assessments, it created a greater awareness that we all have different skills and all bring something to the team.”
Roland ThornqvistUniversity of Florida “Working with Athlete Assessments and using their DISC Profiles has been revolutionary. Our players have gained so much from learning about their own profiles and those of the rest of the team. After working with Athlete Assessments, it created a greater awareness that we all have different skills and all bring something to the team.”
Gymnastics Head Coach
“Athlete Assessments made us a tougher team and that toughness is one reason why we were so great this year. They learned how to reset when things didn’t go as planned, they learned that taking full advantage of an uncomfortable situation makes them better, and they learned that they can endure much more work than they thought they could.”
Elise RayUniversity of Washington “Athlete Assessments made us a tougher team and that toughness is one reason why we were so great this year. They learned how to reset when things didn’t go as planned, they learned that taking full advantage of an uncomfortable situation makes them better, and they learned that they can endure much more work than they thought they could.”
Gators Softball Head Coach, 2014 and 2015 NCAA Division 1 National Champions
“The most valuable thing that I gained from Athlete Assessments was that the understanding of who I was helped me better coach who they were.”
Tim WaltonUniversity of Florida “The most valuable thing that I gained from Athlete Assessments was that the understanding of who I was helped me better coach who they were.”
Head Coach, Women’s Rugby Team, 2017, 2016 and 2015 National Champions
“Our program recognizes the strengths of DISC and our staff could not be happier with the results it has yielded. I would recommend DISC to those coaches who have a passion for becoming better at understanding their athletes and getting the most effective performances out of them.”
Becky CarlsonQuinnipiac University “Our program recognizes the strengths of DISC and our staff could not be happier with the results it has yielded. I would recommend DISC to those coaches who have a passion for becoming better at understanding their athletes and getting the most effective performances out of them.”
Head Coach, Rugby Team, 2017, 2015 and 2014 D1A National Champions
“We had been so close in three previous championship games and I knew this was the missing link. It was through Bo’s assistance that we found a way to get closer to team synergy. Ultimately, the trust we created was what provided immense value to the end result.”
Tim O’BrienSaint Mary’s College of California “We had been so close in three previous championship games and I knew this was the missing link. It was through Bo’s assistance that we found a way to get closer to team synergy. Ultimately, the trust we created was what provided immense value to the end result.”
Head Coach, Softball Team
“Bo and Athlete Assessments guided us through the people side of the championship formula and the results are unmistakable. Bo inspired us and educated us that learning to understand the people in our program is the greatest advantage in guiding us back to a championship program.”
Kristi StefanoniThe University of Massachusetts “Bo and Athlete Assessments guided us through the people side of the championship formula and the results are unmistakable. Bo inspired us and educated us that learning to understand the people in our program is the greatest advantage in guiding us back to a championship program.”
Head Coach, Soccer, Division I National Championship Coach
“DISC has given our team a much better understanding of themselves and others and created a common language to discuss our similarities and differences. It has totally enhanced our communication both on and off the field.”
Becky BurleighUniversity of Florida “DISC has given our team a much better understanding of themselves and others and created a common language to discuss our similarities and differences. It has totally enhanced our communication both on and off the field.”
University of Notre Dame Softball Coaching Staff
“The use of Athlete Assessments and CoachDISC has had a tremendous impact on the culture of our program. As Coaches, we have been able to really dig deep and gain a better understanding of who we are as individuals and why we do what we do.”
Deanna GumpfNFCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year (2014 & 2016) “The use of Athlete Assessments and CoachDISC has had a tremendous impact on the culture of our program. As Coaches, we have been able to really dig deep and gain a better understanding of who we are as individuals and why we do what we do.”
Head Coach, University of Illinois Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
“Working with Athlete Assessments has been invaluable to our team culture because our student-athletes were challenged by Bo to be vulnerable with their teammates, to recognize and acknowledge what makes themselves and their teammates great, and to understand how their behaviors directly impact the ability of our team to be successful.”
Stephanie WheelerHead Coach, USA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team “Working with Athlete Assessments has been invaluable to our team culture because our student-athletes were challenged by Bo to be vulnerable with their teammates, to recognize and acknowledge what makes themselves and their teammates great, and to understand how their behaviors directly impact the ability of our team to be successful.”
Head Coach
“I’ve been working with Bo Hanson and using the Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles for a few years now. I really enjoy working with him and he has significantly helped me understand my players and how to get the most out of each one of them.”
Matt ThurmondUniversity of Washington Men’s Golf “I’ve been working with Bo Hanson and using the Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles for a few years now. I really enjoy working with him and he has significantly helped me understand my players and how to get the most out of each one of them.”
Head Coach, Queensland Firebirds
“Bo’s knowledge, expertise and guidance was critical to our success in the Firebirds undefeated premiership season of 2011 and 2015 Championship. He is an integral part of our ‘team’ and the success of winning we all strive for.”
Roselee JenckeANZ Champions 2011, 2015 “Bo’s knowledge, expertise and guidance was critical to our success in the Firebirds undefeated premiership season of 2011 and 2015 Championship. He is an integral part of our ‘team’ and the success of winning we all strive for.”
Golf Coach
“Bo Hanson and Athlete Assessments has a comprehensive program that will help a coach guide and navigate their team to greater success.”
Andrea GastonUniversity of Southern California “Bo Hanson and Athlete Assessments has a comprehensive program that will help a coach guide and navigate their team to greater success.”
Head Coach
“Athlete Assessments really helped us connect with one another. Bo did an outstanding job helping our staff and players understand how important the team dynamic is to be successful.”
Dan O’BrienSanta Clara University Baseball “Athlete Assessments really helped us connect with one another. Bo did an outstanding job helping our staff and players understand how important the team dynamic is to be successful.”
Head Coach
“While I know that Athlete Assessments is a business, I never feel like it when working with them. Bo and Liz genuinely care about our success. I know during one of our talks the staff was at a loss and didn’t know how to proceed and Bo calmed us down and led us to a better solution. He didn’t give us an answer, he just led us there.”
David ZelenockTennessee Tech Volleyball “While I know that Athlete Assessments is a business, I never feel like it when working with them. Bo and Liz genuinely care about our success. I know during one of our talks the staff was at a loss and didn’t know how to proceed and Bo calmed us down and led us to a better solution. He didn’t give us an answer, he just led us there.”
Olympic Gold Medal Coach and World Championship Rowing Coach
“Athlete Assessments gives every athlete an opportunity to review their approach to training and competition – to take the insights gained and really leverage their performance off a new platform. You’ve done a great job! Congrats.”
Tim McLaren “Athlete Assessments gives every athlete an opportunity to review their approach to training and competition – to take the insights gained and really leverage their performance off a new platform. You’ve done a great job! Congrats.”
University Academics
Here are some short testimonials from our university academic clients who use Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles and our specialized services for their classes or courses. You can read more quotes and detailed client case studies by clicking the button below.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
“The CoachDISC Profile has added a perspective that supports, extends, and personalizes our curriculum in a way that students’ appreciate. It is no wonder then that the student feedback on the CoachDISC has been overwhelmingly positive despite the added cost.”
Dr Charles “Hal” WilsonGeorgia Southern University “The CoachDISC Profile has added a perspective that supports, extends, and personalizes our curriculum in a way that students’ appreciate. It is no wonder then that the student feedback on the CoachDISC has been overwhelmingly positive despite the added cost.”
Assistant Professor
”Students find that these are invaluable tools that they can use in the workforce and to sell themselves to prospective employers.”
Dr. Clay BoltonTexas A&M University Commerce ”Students find that these are invaluable tools that they can use in the workforce and to sell themselves to prospective employers.”
Associate Professor
“Working with Athlete Assessments has been a great partnership and I know our students benefit from the service and follow-up. The team has been outstanding.”
Dr. Robert MathnerTroy University, Alabama “Working with Athlete Assessments has been a great partnership and I know our students benefit from the service and follow-up. The team has been outstanding.”
Program Coordinator for Masters of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration
“I have really enjoyed working with Athlete Assessments over the last few years. Despite being located on the other side of the globe from, the team are very responsive, extremely personable and you can tell they care about and enjoy the work they do.”
Brandon UrryUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln “I have really enjoyed working with Athlete Assessments over the last few years. Despite being located on the other side of the globe from, the team are very responsive, extremely personable and you can tell they care about and enjoy the work they do.”
Former President, North American Society for Sport Management
“My experience with Athlete Assessments and the Sports ManagerDISC profile has been invaluable for students."
Dr. Marlene DixonProfessor & Ph.D. Program Coordinator, Texas A&M University “My experience with Athlete Assessments and the Sports ManagerDISC profile has been invaluable for students."
Director, Center for Sport Management
“The class went extremely well. The students were very impressed, and it led not only to more discussion last week, but more to come next week. It definitely fits well in this course. Well done.”
Robert E. Baker Ed.DGeorge Mason University “The class went extremely well. The students were very impressed, and it led not only to more discussion last week, but more to come next week. It definitely fits well in this course. Well done.”
Assistant Professor
“I firmly hold that the DISC Profile is an excellent way to allow students, future leaders themselves, this important first step; a deep understanding of self.”
Jacob TingleTrinity University Texas “I firmly hold that the DISC Profile is an excellent way to allow students, future leaders themselves, this important first step; a deep understanding of self.”
Assistant Professor, Sport Management
“The value of the partnership I have with Athlete Assessments. It helps to create more employment-ready students and benefits students in both the short- and long-term.”
David P. Hedlund, Ph.D.St. John’s University “The value of the partnership I have with Athlete Assessments. It helps to create more employment-ready students and benefits students in both the short- and long-term.”
Director, Center for Leadership in Athletics
“In preparing students for a career in sports leadership, Athlete Assessments’ Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a cornerstone tool in our students’ development of self-understanding, enhanced collaboration skills for team project, and effective communication strategies to engage with various stakeholders on the job.”
Sara Lopez, Ph.D.University of Washington “In preparing students for a career in sports leadership, Athlete Assessments’ Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a cornerstone tool in our students’ development of self-understanding, enhanced collaboration skills for team project, and effective communication strategies to engage with various stakeholders on the job.”
Director of the Sport Business and Leadership
“Working with Athlete Assessments has contributed a great deal to our class in terms of understanding key aspects of leadership and group dynamics. Having such an accomplished athlete and individual like Bo Hanson provide straightforward insight directly to our students has been a huge asset.”
Dr. Steve SwansonLoughborough University London “Working with Athlete Assessments has contributed a great deal to our class in terms of understanding key aspects of leadership and group dynamics. Having such an accomplished athlete and individual like Bo Hanson provide straightforward insight directly to our students has been a huge asset.”
Studying Sport Management
“I just went on an interview and the hiring manager asked me what I considered to be my best strength and I can honestly say I have never been more prepared to answer that question. All in all, I have never known myself better.”
Direct Quote from StudentSt. John’s University “I just went on an interview and the hiring manager asked me what I considered to be my best strength and I can honestly say I have never been more prepared to answer that question. All in all, I have never known myself better.”
Program Director
“I am finding so many great uses for DISC in communication, motivation and all things ‘people’. From leadership, communication skills, helping with students’ researching, and planning career paths.”
Jim TennisonDallas Baptist University “I am finding so many great uses for DISC in communication, motivation and all things ‘people’. From leadership, communication skills, helping with students’ researching, and planning career paths.”
Associate Professor in Sport Management
“The Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a great tool for any sport management course that discusses the managerial roles that students will perform in their future professional lives, or a class that discusses leadership in sport, or any introductory course for student internships.”
Gonzalo Bravo, Ph.D.West Virginia University “The Sports ManagerDISC Profile is a great tool for any sport management course that discusses the managerial roles that students will perform in their future professional lives, or a class that discusses leadership in sport, or any introductory course for student internships.”
Program Director, Sport Studies
“Before going out on their internships, our students take the Sports ManagerDISC profile and find it useful in thinking about how to be successful in their internship and work with others. It’s also great to reflect on in class and have meaningful conversations about their professional development.”
Amy Rundio, Ph.D.East Carolina University “Before going out on their internships, our students take the Sports ManagerDISC profile and find it useful in thinking about how to be successful in their internship and work with others. It’s also great to reflect on in class and have meaningful conversations about their professional development.”
Program Director, Sport Management Master’s Program
“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”
Alyssa Tavormina, Ph.D.University of Florida “They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”
Program Director, Sport Management Master’s Program
“They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”
Dominic MoraisTrinity University “They are wonderful to work with and always willing to customize the Sports ManagerDISC Profile according to the class’ needs. I have received nothing but superb feedback from my students who use the assessment to help develop their own professional leadership dossier.”
Practicum and Internship Coordinator in Exercise Science Sports Studies
“Athlete Assessments offers our students the opportunity to learn about who they are, and who they might be in their profession using a unique tool that many undergraduates are unaware of.”
Bryan BeigieJohn Carroll University “Athlete Assessments offers our students the opportunity to learn about who they are, and who they might be in their profession using a unique tool that many undergraduates are unaware of.”
Professor of Leisure and Sport Management
“Finding a tool where students can become more self-aware has just been an excellent experience for my students. They implicitly know that what they are learning is more important than the grade they get in the class.”
Dr Steve EstesMiddle Tennessee State University “Finding a tool where students can become more self-aware has just been an excellent experience for my students. They implicitly know that what they are learning is more important than the grade they get in the class.”
Professor of Sport Psychology
“My sport psychology students truly value their opportunity to learn through Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles. Their self-reflection papers and other assignments throughout the semester suggest that they make deep connections between what they learn in their profiles and the supplemental materials, and their own lives.”
Prof. Maria BartiniMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) “My sport psychology students truly value their opportunity to learn through Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles. Their self-reflection papers and other assignments throughout the semester suggest that they make deep connections between what they learn in their profiles and the supplemental materials, and their own lives.”
Assistant Professor
“I cannot tell you how many times a student has told me something along the lines of, ‘I was very impressed with DISC and what I learned from the experience... I really learned a lot about myself, and how to work with others.’ Once they have their profile and have read their reports, they get to see it all play out through different class exercises.”
Christopher Atwater, Ph.D.Troy University “I cannot tell you how many times a student has told me something along the lines of, ‘I was very impressed with DISC and what I learned from the experience... I really learned a lot about myself, and how to work with others.’ Once they have their profile and have read their reports, they get to see it all play out through different class exercises.”
Associate Professor, Advanced Principles of Coaching
“At the University of Northern Colorado it’s all about application... Through the CoachDISC and guest lectures with Liz, the partnership helps me provide the opportunity for my students to begin to build a foundation for their coaching philosophy and coaching behaviors (and style). This is their first chance to self-reflect within the context of coaching and Athlete Assessments helps facilitate their early growth and development as an effective coach.”
Dr. Scott DouglasUniversity of Northern Colorado “At the University of Northern Colorado it’s all about application... Through the CoachDISC and guest lectures with Liz, the partnership helps me provide the opportunity for my students to begin to build a foundation for their coaching philosophy and coaching behaviors (and style). This is their first chance to self-reflect within the context of coaching and Athlete Assessments helps facilitate their early growth and development as an effective coach.”
Teaching Specialist in Coaching
“[DISC] helps my students grasp the different styles of individuals they will probably come in to contact with. And while everyone is not one specific style, it helps them understand or start to think about relationships they have in their own lives and why they get along better with some people over others. It is so cool to see how students implement DISC in our classroom discussion and point out specific behaviors they see in others that relate to how they need to communicate with that individual.”
Kinzee SaloUniversity of Minnesota “[DISC] helps my students grasp the different styles of individuals they will probably come in to contact with. And while everyone is not one specific style, it helps them understand or start to think about relationships they have in their own lives and why they get along better with some people over others. It is so cool to see how students implement DISC in our classroom discussion and point out specific behaviors they see in others that relate to how they need to communicate with that individual.”
Leadership and Professional Development Programs
Below are a few selected quotes from our clients and you can read more detailed case studies about clients who use Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles in their leadership and professional development work by clicking through to the dedicated page.
Assistant Director for Academic Services
“Athlete Assessments shares our goals to better our student-athletes and our department. When we struggle with a problem or task, they help us tackle it. They keep us informed of new ideas and new ways to reach athletes or confront different challenges. As a facilitator, I feel supported in a way that I can reach out at any time to further my growth and understanding.”
Katie SimetMarquette University Athletics “Athlete Assessments shares our goals to better our student-athletes and our department. When we struggle with a problem or task, they help us tackle it. They keep us informed of new ideas and new ways to reach athletes or confront different challenges. As a facilitator, I feel supported in a way that I can reach out at any time to further my growth and understanding.”
High Performance Manager
"We value Athlete Assessments’ depth of experience and knowledge in working with team sports, coach development and their ability to relate to our coaches and players in a practical way.”
Wayne GrantTouch Football Australia "We value Athlete Assessments’ depth of experience and knowledge in working with team sports, coach development and their ability to relate to our coaches and players in a practical way.”
Professor of Leadership
“Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles are an excellent tool for helping people understand both themselves and others. I have used the card game with a number of groups who cannot afford the full online assessment – and it works really well – both in the sport and corporate environment.”
Sarah LebermanMassey University, New Zealand “Athlete Assessments’ DISC Profiles are an excellent tool for helping people understand both themselves and others. I have used the card game with a number of groups who cannot afford the full online assessment – and it works really well – both in the sport and corporate environment.”
Director of Compliance
“Athlete Assessments went above and beyond our expectations and I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our coaches, staff and student-athletes. I am very pleased with our student-athletes’ attendance! We’ve already heard great feedback today!”
Carleigh CollinsUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette “Athlete Assessments went above and beyond our expectations and I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our coaches, staff and student-athletes. I am very pleased with our student-athletes’ attendance! We’ve already heard great feedback today!”
Coaching Development Manager
“We have a long and solid relationship with Athlete Assessments which delivers an essential service in the development of high performance coaches. This expertise integrates well with other activities and messages we believe are important.”
Lawrie WoodmanAFL “We have a long and solid relationship with Athlete Assessments which delivers an essential service in the development of high performance coaches. This expertise integrates well with other activities and messages we believe are important.”
Head of Coach Education
“What I most value about working with Athlete Assessments is the strong liaison in developing the program to meet the needs of the candidate in a bespoke manner related to the sport. The attention to detail and support provided to each candidate and the regular feedback is exceptional.”
Rob ShermanFootball Federation Australia “What I most value about working with Athlete Assessments is the strong liaison in developing the program to meet the needs of the candidate in a bespoke manner related to the sport. The attention to detail and support provided to each candidate and the regular feedback is exceptional.”
Coach Education Coordinator
“Athlete Assessments have added value to our program with relevant strategies and solutions in ways which we can improve as coaches and get the best from our players.”
Dylan HidesNational Rugby League “Athlete Assessments have added value to our program with relevant strategies and solutions in ways which we can improve as coaches and get the best from our players.”
Coaching Pathway Services Manager
“Athlete Assessments adds value to our course through expert delivery of information in an area that complements and integrates with the ARU coaching development approach.”
Matthew WilkieAustralian Rugby Union “Athlete Assessments adds value to our course through expert delivery of information in an area that complements and integrates with the ARU coaching development approach.”
Performance Coach
“Athlete Assessments will be an important part of that growth as we interact with people with renewed confidence.”
Stewart BriggsAcceleration “Athlete Assessments will be an important part of that growth as we interact with people with renewed confidence.”
