What is DISC?
DISC is a premier behavioral assessment tool used globally. We've mapped its four distinct quadrants to the specific emotional and tactical demands of competitive sports.
The Four Basic DISC Styles
Dominance
How you approach problems and challenges. High D athletes are driven, competitive, and decisive. They thrive in high-pressure situations but may struggle with patience.
Inspiration
How you interact with and inspire others. High I athletes are enthusiastic, optimistic, and communicative. They elevate team energy but may lose focus on technical details.
Steady
How you pace yourself and respond to the environment. High S athletes are consistent, calm, and reliable. They are great team players but may resist sudden tactical changes.
Conscientious
How you respond to rules and procedures. High C athletes are analytical, precise, and systematic. They excel at executing game plans but can suffer from paralysis by analysis.
Where You Fit
The DISC Profile System is used worldwide to help people better understand themselves and improve performance in various areas of life. The ten DISC Styles in our system are shown below, along with percentages of the last 20,000 athletes in our database.
12.4%
Dominance
- Competitive
- Strong-Willed
- Sense of Urgency
- Bold
- Results-Oriented
- Determined
9.3%
Steady
- Steady
- Relaxed
- Persistent
- Patient
- Moderate Pace
- Values Consistency
9.2%
Inspiration
- Enthusiastic
- Optimistic
- Sociable
- Visual & Feel-Oriented
- Spontaneous & Creative
- Active Mind
11.1%
Conscientious
- Exacting
- Analytical
- Process-Oriented
- Focused
- Methodical
- Fact-finder
The Combination DISC Styles
Combination DISC Styles are driven by a “blend” of two of the basic DISC Styles.
14.8%
Dominance / Conscientious
- Competitive
- Focused on Results
- Task-Oriented
- Exacting
- Factual
- Analytical
10.8%
Conscientious / Steady
- Steady
- Conservative
- Consistent
- Process-Oriented
- Even-Tempered
- Analytical
6.4%
Dominance / Steady
- Task-Oriented
- Objective
- Persevering
- Logical Thinking Style
- Competitive
- Determined
8.3%
Inspiration / Steady
- Optimistic
- Relaxed
- Easy-Going
- Steady
- Visual & Feel-Oriented
- Balanced Decisions
9.7%
Inspiration / Dominance
- Competitive
- Results-Oriented
- Active Mind
- Confident
- Sociable
- Optimistic
7.7%
Conscientious / Inspiration
- Active Mind
- Balanced Judgment
- Optimistic
- Analytical
- Sociable
- Creative