Clutch Quiz Research
Background
The Clutch Quiz was developed to provide student athletes with the skills needed to maximize their performance both on the field and off.
Doctoral research from the University of Massachusetts focused on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its impact on High Pressure Performance. Numerous quantitative research studies have proven the high correlation between EQ and success in all industries, especially sports.
We sought to discover what made a majority of athletes underperform in high pressure situations while a minority of elite athletes find success in the clutch. Qualitative research was conducted to discover the secrets of the most clutch athletes in the world… MLB closers. 12 of the top 45 closers of all time, including 8 of the top 23 MLB save leaders volunteered to join the study.
The research identified the 10 EQ skills MLB closers utilize to perform successfully. With the assistance of California Polytechnic State University, we developed the ‘Clutch Quiz’, an assessment designed to identify EQ performance strengths and growth opportunities for athletes. The ‘Clutch Quiz’ results provide actionable guidance to develop EQ skills for championship athletes.
Over the past decade we have created classes and programs to develop the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) skills needed to be successful under pressure. Clutch Quiz applies EQ concepts to project based learning and active learning classrooms to help players create action plans to develop sustainable habits and maximize performance for professional student athletes.
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Download the peer-reviewed, doctoral research that provides the foundation for the Clutch Quiz Below!