Introduction This baseline assessment is designed to evaluate your current media experience, comfort level, and areas for improvement in media training and communication skills. Your responses will help tailor the training program to your specific needs. Please answer honestly—there are no right or wrong answers.Section 1: General InformationFull Name: First Sport:Team:Have you participated in media interviews before? Yes No If yes, how many media interviews have you done? 0 1-5 6-10 More than 10 What type of media interactions have you experienced? (Check all that apply) Press conferences One-on-one interviews Post-game interviews Social media interactions Podcast or radio interviews Other (other_feild)Have you received any formal media training in the past? Yes No If yes, please briefly describe the training you received:Section 2: Media Comfort Level & Current Challenges (Scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)I feel comfortable speaking in front of a camera. 1 2 3 4 5 I know how to handle difficult or unexpected questions in interviews. 1 2 3 4 5 I can communicate my thoughts clearly and concisely. 1 2 3 4 5 I understand the importance of body language during media appearances. 1 2 3 4 5 I feel confident using social media as a branding tool. 1 2 3 4 5 What do you find most challenging about speaking with the media? (Check all that apply) Knowing what to say Staying on message Handling tough or personal questions Speaking clearly on camera Managing nerves or anxiety Answering quickly and confidently Other (please specify): other_FeildDo you ever feel unprepared for media interactions? Yes No Sometimes If you answered 'yes' or 'sometimes,' what would help you feel more prepared? More practice with mock interviews Understanding what to expect from media questions Developing key talking points in advance Gaining more confidence in front of cameras Other (please specify): Other (please specify):Section 3: Media Goals & Personal FeedbackWhat would you like to achieve from media training? (Check all that apply) Better ability to answer questions during interviews Improved confidence speaking on camera Better management of interviews, including tough questions Developing a personal media strategy/brand Understanding how to handle social media interactions Speak with better grammar Other (please specify): Other_FieldDo you have any specific goals for media interactions (e.g., preparing for a major event, improving social media presence)?Are there any specific scenarios you want to practice during training (e.g., postgame interviews, handling negative press)?On a scale of 1-5, how important do you think media training is for your athletic career? 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Not important, 5 = Very important)What other skills do you think would be helpful for your overall media interactions?Is there anything else you'd like us to know as we prepare for your media training?
