CoreFive defines character as the combination of personal competencies that work together to guide the player’s decision making and the execution of actions needed to attain personal and team objectives.

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While on-ice talent is in plain view, character is often hidden from view, even to the players themselves.

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While some aspects of a player’s character are visible, there are key elements of character that are not visible.

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Insight into the hidden aspects of character can be obtained through the use of properly constructed self assessments developed through thorough and continual research in brain and social sciences.

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The Player’s “true character” is revealed when we compare actual behavioral tendencies to desired behavioral tendencies.

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Once an organization develops its “desired behaviors” or “standards,” CoreFive creates the means to quantify the character traits.

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The “numbers” put players into ranges that allow us to determine:

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• The player's level of development with regard to specific aspects of character.

• How they compare to their draft class means.

• How they compare to individual players in their draft class or to players in previous drafts.

• Players who may be “High Risk” with regard to irresponsible behavior, poor decision making, or issues with authority figures and structure.

• The best strategies for connecting with, communicating, managing and motivating the player.