Player Goals Questionnaire — PLD Soccer 2026

01

The coach reduces your playing time to give other players more opportunity. What is your immediate reaction?

A

I accept it — the coach sees things I can't from inside the game. My job is to stay ready and keep working.

B

I ask the coach privately what I need to improve. I want to understand so I can earn it back.

C

I'm frustrated, but I'll use that frustration to push harder and prove myself.

D

I'm upset — I've worked hard for my minutes and I don't think it's the right call.

02

In a close game, you're in a good position to shoot. A teammate is in a slightly better position. What do you do?

A

Pass immediately — the team's best chance at scoring is all that matters.

B

Make the fastest decision possible — sometimes shoot, sometimes pass. Read the moment.

C

Take the shot — it's still a good look and I back my ability.

D

Try to find a better angle for myself before committing to pass or shoot.

03

Your team loses a big game. You personally played well. What is your honest feeling when you walk off the field?

A

Gutted. A loss is a loss. My individual performance doesn't matter if the team didn't win.

B

Disappointed in the result, but I know I did my part — now I focus on what we do next.

C

Mixed — the loss hurts, but it's somewhat comforting that I played well.

D

Honestly, I'm proud of how I played. I can only control my own performance.

04

A teammate is going through a rough stretch — poor form, missing sessions, seems checked out. What do you do?

A

Reach out personally — check in on them, not just as a player but as a person.

B

Encourage them in training and make sure they feel like they're still part of the group.

C

Let the coaches handle it — that's their job. I focus on my own preparation.

D

Nothing — everyone goes through stretches. They need to figure it out themselves.

05

What is your most important personal goal for this season?

A

Help this team win and be someone my teammates can genuinely count on.

B

Grow as a player in every area — if I'm better, the team is better.

C

Improve my individual stats and increase my visibility for the next level.

D

Prove to myself and others what I'm capable of as an individual player.

06

You make a costly mistake that leads directly to the other team scoring. What do you do?

A

Acknowledge it to my teammates, reset immediately, and compete harder for the rest of the game.

B

Put it behind me and look for a way to make a positive impact on the next play.

C

Shake it off — mistakes happen to everyone. I move on without overthinking it.

D

I find it hard to let it go — mistakes like that stay with me for a while.

07

The coaching staff organizes voluntary training sessions over winter break. What do you do?

A

Attend every session — I want every edge I can get, and I want my teammates to see that commitment.

B

Go when I can — I'll also do my own individual work on off days.

C

Go to a few — it's voluntary and I need some mental and physical rest too.

D

Skip it — it's voluntary. I'll be ready when the season starts back up.

08

Your team is winning 4–0 and the coach is rotating players. You've played 20 minutes. How do you feel?

A

Genuinely happy — we're winning, everyone's getting time, and I'll contribute when I'm called on.

B

Fine with it — every player deserves time and I'll make mine count when I'm back in.

C

Happy we're winning, but honestly I want more time to show what I can do.

D

Frustrated — 20 minutes isn't enough. I should be playing more regardless of the score.

09

The coach makes a tactical decision you strongly disagree with. What do you do?

A

Execute it fully and bring it up respectfully after the game if I still feel strongly about it.

B

Voice my thoughts to the coach briefly in the moment, then commit to the plan regardless.

C

Go along with it, but talk to a few teammates about how I feel during the game.

D

Play the way I think is right — if it works, it'll prove my point.

10

A teammate calls you out in front of the team for something they feel you did wrong. How do you respond?

A

Listen — even if I disagree with how they said it, there might be truth in what they're saying.

B

Acknowledge it in the moment, then have a direct one-on-one conversation with them later.

C

Defend myself — I'm not going to let someone call me out publicly without responding.

D

Hold a grudge — public call-outs cross a line and I won't forget it easily.

11

You and a teammate have personal tension that's creating friction in the squad. What do you do?

A

Address it directly with them as soon as possible — team chemistry is too important to let it fester.

B

Keep it professional on the field and work it out off the field when both of us are ready.

C

Bring in the coach or a trusted teammate to help mediate.

D

Ignore it and hope it resolves on its own — I'm not going to make the first move.

12

Honestly — when you picture a successful season for yourself, what does it look like?

A

This team winning together and every player looking back knowing they were part of something special.

B

The team succeeds and I grow into a player who genuinely helped make that happen.

C

I have a standout season individually and the team performs well around that.

D

I prove my ability and open doors for my future — college, next level, whatever it is.