Cognitive Edge

We have developed a unique type of assessment, specifically geared towards the cognitive evaluation of professional athletes. The link between the brain and physical performance is real and is becoming a significant area of study. The crucial relevance of certain cognitive functions in all performance domains all-together hint to a key role of the central nervous system in steering and controlling performance in all areas.

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Investigations at the junction of sports science, cognitive neuroscience, and sports psychology are just beginning to understand the relation of cognitive activities to athletic high performance. The field of elite sports represents one of the biggest challenges for the human brain as it demands the mastery of a range of multifaceted dimensions. The sheer volume of information, the dynamic nature of the game, and the relentless time pressure call for rigorous performance from athletes' brains and their cognitive functions. These elite athletes place extreme demands on the neurological machinery responsible for self-control, skill learning, long-term planning, and resilience to failure, judgment, defeat, and injury.

The crucial relevance of certain cognitive functions in all performance domains all-together hint to a key role of the central nervous system in steering and controlling performance in all areas

Cognitive functions are associated with essential qualities of an athlete, such as game intelligence, decision-making under pressure, or maintaining focus and attention during high-stress moments.

Our approach focuses on analyzing perceptual and cognitive component skills by utilizing domain-general stimuli in non-sport-specific contexts.

This allows for a broader evaluation that is not limited by the practice effect, which often skews results in sport-specific tasks.

We highlight the true potential of individuals by minimizing the impact of practice effects. While coaches can assess performance by observing players in sports-specific environments, such assessments may not fully capture an individual's potential. For example, an athlete with one year of experience could have higher potential than someone with two years of experience, but the practice effect may obscure this in sports-specific evaluations.

Our methodology analyzes domain-general perceptual-cognitive skills, such as attentional breadth and distribution, using the "attention window" concept. This metric varies depending on the athlete's expertise and the nature of the sport, giving a more accurate and objective measure of potential.

Finally, we provide a detailed, automated report that offers comprehensive insights to help coaches and organizations make informed decisions.

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