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Part 1 — Panic Cycle

Trigger Situation

First Signal

Emotions

Inner Voice

Identity Phrase

Body Response

Reaction

Behavior

Your Pattern

Outcome

Aftermath

Part 2 — Social Map

Trust

Communication

Safety

Positive Influence

Effectiveness

Decision Trust

Understanding

Most Interaction

Positive Environment

Least Connected

Least Interaction

Hard to Communicate

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Part 1: Your Panic Cycle

These questions map how pressure shows up for you — your triggers, body response, and automatic reactions. No wrong answers.

Question 1 of 23

Panic Cycle — Trigger

What type of situation most often starts your cycle?

Select one.

Making a visible mistake in a game

Underperforming compared to expectations

Conflict or tension with a teammate or coach

Fear of losing my starting position or playing time

High-pressure moments (playoffs, tryouts, big games)

Feeling like I'm not improving fast enough

Other

Question 2 of 23

Panic Cycle — First Signal

When this happens, what is the first thing you notice?

Choose up to two.

A rush of heat or tension in my body

My mind goes blank or starts racing

I become hyperaware of what others think

I want to disappear or withdraw

I feel an urge to fix it immediately

I go quiet and pull inward

Other

Question 3 of 23

Panic Cycle — Emotions

Which emotions feel closest in those moments?

Choose up to two.

Shame or embarrassment

Anxiety or dread

Anger or frustration

Sadness or defeat

Numbness or disconnection

Desperation to get back on track

Other

Question 4 of 23

Panic Cycle — Inner Voice

What is your most common automatic thought?

Select one.

"I'm letting everyone down"

"I need to fix this right now"

"I'm not good enough to be here"

"Everyone is watching and judging me"

"If I mess up again I'll lose my spot"

"I should just play it safe from here"

Other

Question 5 of 23

Panic Cycle — Identity

Which phrase feels closest to your experience?

Select one.

"When I fail in sport I feel like I've failed as a person"

"I care deeply what my teammates think of me after mistakes"

"I put enormous pressure on myself to be consistent every day"

"My confidence depends a lot on how practice has been going"

"I struggle to let go of mistakes and move on mid-game"

Other

Question 6 of 23

Panic Cycle — Body Response

What happens in your body?

Choose up to two.

Tight chest or shallow breathing

Muscle tension or stiffness

Heart racing or pounding

Stomach drops or feels unsettled

Legs feel heavy or slow

I go through the motions — disconnected

Other

Question 7 of 23

Panic Cycle — Reaction

What emotional reaction usually shows up?

Select one.

I get frustrated and start forcing plays

I go quiet and start hiding

I get angry — at myself, teammates, or officials

I start second-guessing every decision

I try to overcompensate and do too much

I shut down emotionally and go through the motions

Other

Question 8 of 23

Panic Cycle — Behavior

What do you usually do next?

Select one.

I stop calling for the ball / avoid being involved

I hesitate and second-guess before acting

I try to force a big play to make up for it

I look to the bench or coach for reassurance

I talk to myself negatively

I take frustration out visibly (body language, reactions)

Other

Question 9 of 23

Panic Cycle — Your Pattern

In one sentence, what does this look like for you?

e.g. "I stop calling for the ball and go quiet after a mistake."

Question 10 of 23

Panic Cycle — Outcome

What usually happens after this sequence?

Select one.

My performance gets worse and the cycle continues

I eventually reset on my own but it takes a while

A teammate or coach snaps me out of it

I shut down for the rest of the game

I get subbed off or step back

Other

Question 11 of 23

Panic Cycle — Aftermath

How do you usually feel afterward?

Select one.

Disappointed in myself, replaying what went wrong

Relieved it's over but worried it'll happen again

Numb — I just try to forget it happened

Motivated — I go extra hard in the next session

Embarrassed and withdrawn from teammates

Other

Question 12 of 23

Social Map — Trust

Who do you trust most to be honest and straightforward with you?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 13 of 23

Social Map — Communication

Who communicates in a way that helps you perform better or stay calm under pressure?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 14 of 23

Social Map — Safety

Who do you feel most comfortable approaching when stressed or frustrated?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 15 of 23

Social Map — Influence

Whose attitude positively influences the team most?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 16 of 23

Social Map — Effectiveness

Who do you work most effectively with during practices or games?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 17 of 23

Social Map — Decision Trust

Who do you trust to make good decisions in tough moments?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 18 of 23

Social Map — Understanding

Who do you feel "gets you" — on and off the field?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 19 of 23

Social Map — Most Interaction

Who do you interact with most during training, travel, and meetings?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 20 of 23

Social Map — Positive Environment

Who contributes most to a positive team environment?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 21 of 23

Social Map — Least Connected

Who do you feel the least connected to on the team?

Select up to 2. Confidential — helps identify athletes who may need more connection.

Question 22 of 23

Social Map — Least Interaction

Who do you tend to interact with the least?

Select up to 2 teammates.

Question 23 of 23

Social Map — Hard to Communicate

Who do you find it hardest to communicate with clearly or comfortably?

Select up to 2 teammates.

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