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Reiss Motivation ProfileTM – Sports (RMP-S) Sports consultants and coaches use this tool for valuable suggestions on how to help athletes reach their potential.  The athlete completes the questionnaire online in about 10-15 minutes.  The results tell you, in plain language (no psychology jargon), all of the following: How to motivate this particular athlete  The best ways to motivate the athlete during competition The athlete’s mental tendencies  How an athlete is likely to react under stress Results describe an athlete’s work ethic How consistent an athlete is likely to be  Results evaluate an athlete’s competitive spirit The athlete’s leadership potential and character Results evaluate the athlete’s leadership potential  Results describe the athlete’s character  Results evaluate the athlete’s tendency to commit penalties The athlete’s reactions to coaching  How the athlete might get along with each coach Certification Program  Sales are restricted to “Reiss Motivation ProfileTM Master Sports Consultants.” To become a consultant, you must participate successfully in a multi-day program of training.  IDS trains athletes, coaches, counselors, human relations professionals, and psychologists.  Interested persons should send queries via email to ids@idspublishing.com.  References Reiss, S.  (2008).  The normal personality: A new way of thinking about people.  New York: Cambridge University Press.  (Available through amazon.com in English, German, and Polish). Reiss, S. (2000).  Who am I? The 16 basic desires that motivate our actions and define our personalities.  New York: Tarcher/Putnam.  (Available through amazon.com in English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Chinese, and Japanese)    About the Authors Steven Reiss, Ph.D., : is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Yale University. According to the Social Science Citation Index, his research ranks in the upper 1 percent of academic psychologists in terms of influence.   Denise Valenti-Hein, Ph.D..: (sorry no photo available)