How should I interpret the Cognitive Potential Metric on my dashboard?

The Cognitive Potential graph displays an athlete’s training potential, which represents your theoretical peak in cognitive, in-game decision making after training at the highest level of the game. Training potential is calculated after establishing a stable baseline reaction time in Pison Readiness tests and tracks this baseline over time. Your decision time (average response time to “go” signals on Pison Agility tests) tracks your progress towards your training potential over the course of months to years. Decision time is the best predictor of on-field performance and improves with rigorous baseball training.

Why is this important? This helps you understand how strong your mental game is right now and how much it can improve with training. Additionally, it allows you to benchmark your mental performance to athletes at the high school, college, and pro levels.

How can I use this?

1. Compare Your Mental Skills To Athletes At Different Levels: By comparing your mental skills to athletes at various levels (pro, college, high school), you can see what it takes to reach those levels. If your training potential is higher than the average pro, college, or high school athlete, it shows you could reach that level with enough practice. Similarly, if your decision-making time is faster than the average for those levels, it suggests you’re mentally ready for that level of play.
2. Track Mental Progress: By using the Cognitive Potential graph, coaches and athletes can see their current mental skill level and track progress over time. If an athlete’s decision time isn’t improving with training, they may need to adjust their daily habits and add mental exercises such as concentration grids to boost their mental performance in baseball.