Track & Field is more than muscle or mechanics — it’s a test of mental control under the highest pressure.
The snap at the blocks.
The rhythm over the hurdles.
The patience to hold your pace when the burn sets in.
The focus to land a clean jump or drive through a final throw.
The difference between standing on the podium or watching from the sidelines isn’t just power, speed, or form — it’s the strength of your mind.
The Xcelerate Psychological Skills Profile (PSP™) shows how you perform when everything is on the line — your focus at the start, your composure in the middle, and your grit in the final push. Whether you’re aiming for gold or chasing your personal best, PSP™ gives you the mental edge to rise above every challenge.
The Mind Decides the Medal
Explode. Focus. Dominate.
EXPLODE EARLY.
STAY SHARP LATE.
The fastest athletes don’t just burst out of the blocks or throw with power — they repeat it under pressure, with legs burning and the clock refusing to slow down.
Champions keep composure at the gun, find rhythm in the middle stretch, and summon grit for the final push when every second counts.
The Psychological Skills Profile (PSP™) measures what the stopwatch doesn’t: your focus at the start, your discipline through the pain, and your ability to close strong when the finish is in sight. These are the traits that turn talent into personal bests — and personal bests into podium finishes.
Built on 20 Years of Data.
Trusted by D1 COAches, Pro Scouts, & Development Programs
The Mental Traits That Decide Every Event.
The Psychological Skills Profile (PSP™) measures the universal traits that define every track & field athlete:
Resilience
after a stumble on the turn or a foul on the throw.
Stress Tolerance
to lock in at the blocks, the runway, or the circle — not the crowd.
Emotional Control
when the false start gun fires or the wind shifts mid-jump.
Persistence
to train through endless reps, empty stadiums, and early mornings.
Self-Efficacy
that rallies a relay squad or inspires teammates on the infield.
The difference between standing on the podium or watching from the stands isn’t your stride, strength, or form — it’s your mind.
Mental Edge Metrics
The Traits That Decide the Final Push
Top-Scoring Traits in Athletes
These are the exact traits our PSP identifies — and helps athletes strengthen:
✔ Emotional Control
✔ Stress Tolerance
✔ Resilience
✔ Self-Confidence
✔ Diligence
Track & Field isn’t won by the fastest start —
it’s won by the athlete who can hold form and summon grit when fatigue hits hardest.
The PSP™ uncovers the mindset that keeps you composed in the blocks, steady through the middle, and relentless when the finish is in sight.
Start. Stride. Finish.
Your Path to the Podium in 3 Steps
Complete the Xcelerate Psychological Skills Profile — a 15-minute, psychology-backed assessment that measures the mental skills most critical when every second and every attempt matters.
Step 1: Take the PSP
Receive a personalized breakdown of your mental strengths, blind spots, and exactly how you respond in the blocks, on the runway, or in the ring when the pressure peaks.
Step 2: Get Your Profile
Turn your PSP™ insights into an edge — sharpen focus, build resilience, and master composure so you’re ready for the surge, the throw, or the jump that decides it all.
Step 3: Train the Traits
Medals aren’t claimed in the first stride or the first throw.
They’re won by the athlete who keeps composure when fatigue hits, the crowd roars, and the clock refuses to slow.
The PSP™ gives you the focus to block out noise, the discipline to hold form, and the grit to surge when everything in your body says stop.