Frequently Asked Questions

VBallStars is an evidence-based mental performance platform for volleyball athletes. We provide peer-reviewed psychological assessments, mood tracking, and science-backed training tools to help athletes develop their mental game.

Yes. Our assessments are built on constructs from the APA Handbook of Sport Psychology, validated against OMSAT-3 (MindEdge), correlated with successful intelligence metrics (Comprehensive), and benchmarked against 104 elite/sub-elite Super League players (Champion).

MindEdge Pro takes about 10-12 minutes (35 questions), Comprehensive takes 10-12 minutes (36 questions), and Champion Mindset takes about 7-10 minutes (21 questions).

We offer a free baseline assessment. Premium features include all three assessment types, detailed results with action plans, mood tracking with trend analysis, and access to the full Expert Resources library.

The EQ is your composite mental performance score (0-100), calculated from five dimensions: Mental Toughness, Cognitive Control, Physical Power, Skill Execution, and Recovery Capacity. It combines data from all completed assessments and your mood history.

We recommend retaking assessments every 30 days to track improvement. Your results history is preserved so you can see your growth over time.

Absolutely. Your data is stored securely and never shared with third parties. You can export or delete your data at any time from your Profile page. We are GDPR/CCPA compliant.

Only if you are part of a team and your coach has been granted access by the team administrator. Coaches see aggregate performance metrics — they cannot see your private mood notes.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Both are available 24/7.

No. VBallStars is a self-assessment and training tool. It is not a substitute for professional psychological services. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges, we encourage you to work with a qualified sports psychologist.