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The 'Player Personality Profile' is the most important data/information source for the service and should, ideally, be completed by all players for the purpose of 'risk minimization or risk managment'. The questions asked and the data sought targets those areas that are both recognized risk factors and highly significant range of clinical presentations; be it depression, bipolar, other mental illnesses, drug &/or alcohol abuse and behavioural issues. Whilst the player might be less than 'forthright' or open in the completion of the tool in some areas; the 'static' factors included are sufficient for the establishment of baseline 'risk'; therefore enabling pre-emptive, early identification & intervention. 

The 'PPP' forms the basis by which the team can:

• Identify potential problems

• Profile the player, giving baseline data & information necessary for any interventions and/or treatment that may be required now or in the future, providing a psychological & social overview of the individual player  

• Determine the psychological, emotional & physical factors essential for growth, development & performance; determining both strengths & weaknesses

• Establish coping mechanisms or skills that exist and those that may be necessary to develop or encourage

• Enable early intervention strategies

• Assist in the planning for the player's future - vocationally, personally, socially etc.

The data collection is totally confidential and for the use of the program's clinicians only. It contains questions that could be considered 'personal', though essential in the appraisal of any potential risk factors & overall personality profile and certainly not intentionally 'intrusive' or 'unnecessary'.

There is a degree of 'predictability' in many of the areas &/or sections of the 'PPP' that might give rise to concern with respect to possible future behavioural issues.

By recognizing these, the service and the league can take the necessary 'subtle', yet effective preemptive steps to avert the manifestation of these behaviours; without publicity and possible negativity toward the player, the club & the league and in the best interests of the individual's welfare, both now & in the future.

Ideally, the 'PPP' should be completed by ALL registered league players. This might seem logistically impossible, though in reality it isn't. If it were instigated as part of the process of registration or contract, then it shouldn't impose any impediment to the collection of data. Those who request completion of the 'PPP' do not have to be trained or require any expertise; they merely have to commit to ensuring the player completes the form.

Once it is completed, 'Kick Off' assigns a 'confidential' & 'personal' identifier' (ID) for the player. This allows for complete privacy, yet continuity of contact, information, treatment & needs. As they progress or move through the various grades & divisions and level of involvment in the game, this ID will follow them. Assistance for the clubs and the league with respect to mental health and/or behavioural issues of the player can be provided along with the necessary education, intervention & support; without the need to start from the beginning and maintaining 'privacy' & confidentiality throughout the process.

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*nb. The Player Personality Profile/Assessment Tool is available for ‘on-line’  completion and  is not for download, copy or reproduction. Should you require a copy of this form, please contact the ‘Kick Off’ team. Conditions apply. 

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