Competitive Tennis Player Intake InterviewSports Psychology & Emotional Intelligence Counseling Service Name First Name Last Name Date MM DD YYYY Age: Primary Coach (if applicable): Highest Level of Competition (e.g., junior, collegiate, professional, recreational tournament): 1. Personal & Tennis Background How long have you been playing competitive tennis? What are your current goals in tennis (short-term & long-term)? How often do you train/compete in tournaments or matches? What do you enjoy most about playing tennis? What are your biggest challenges on and off the court? 2. Emotional Intelligence How do you typically handle pressure during matches? What emotions do you struggle with most when competing? (e.g., frustration, anxiety, self-doubt, fear of failure) How do you react to winning? How do you react to losing? Do you currently use any EQ strategies on court? Have you ever experienced burnout or loss of motivation? If so, what contributed to it? 3. Confidence & Resilience How would you rate your confidence in your tennis abilities (1-10)? What situations most impact your confidence, either positively or negatively? Can you describe a time when you overcame a mental or emotional challenge in tennis? How do you handle setbacks, such as injuries, losing streaks, or poor performance? Do you seek support from coaches, teammates, family, or a sports psychologist when facing challenges? 4. Emotional Triggers & Stress Management What external factors (e.g., crowd, weather, opponent behavior) tend to affect your emotional state during matches? Do you experience pre-match nerves? If so, how do you cope with them? How do you respond to making mistakes or losing crucial points in a match? What methods, if any, do you use to calm yourself during high-stress situations? Do you have a post-match routine to process emotions, recover, and refocus? 5. Goal-Setting & Motivation How do you currently set goals for your tennis career? What motivates you to keep training and competing at a high level? Do you ever feel stuck or unmotivated? If so, what tends to cause that feeling? What areas of your mental game would you like to improve the most? What specific outcomes or breakthroughs would you like to achieve through this counseling service? 6. Additional Notes & Next Steps Is there anything else you’d like to share about your mental and emotional approach to tennis? What are your expectations for this counseling service? Would you be interested in creating a personalized mental training plan? Thank you!
