| Sub-scale concepts | Description |
| Joy | “Sport is supposed to bring joy”: the joy of sport is the basis for effective development and learning success. In the training process, it is important to create an environment in which not winning, but the movement itself is the basis of joy. |
| Work Ethic | “Anything worth achieving is rarely easy”: the basis for success is dedication, passion and unrelenting commitment. Hard work and careful planning are indispensable for realizing one’s potential. Moments of success should not be seen as the finish line, but as the beginning of something greater. |
| Mistakes | “Mistakes are an essential part of learning”: mistakes should be seen as an opportunity for performance improvement and optimization because whether failure is perceived as debilitating or enhancing is crucial for the athlete’s implicit self-theories |
| Effort | “Effort is what counts”: passionate commitment is of greater importance than the result of a game. When you give your best in every way and show unstinting commitment, you succeed. |
| Self-Worth | “Your worth as a person is not dependant on your performance”: the children’s self-esteem should not only be tied to their athletic performance. Young athletes should be given unconditional acceptance and recognition as a person regardless of their athletic performance. It is also about learning that occasional failure is normal and how to deal constructively with one’s own weaknesses and strengths. |
| Pressure | “Pressure is something you put on yourself”: athletes should decide for themselves how to deal with pressure situations and not be crushed by other people’s expectations of them. Pressure should be perceived as a challenge, not a threat. |
| Respect | “You can appreciate and respect your opponents”: seeing opponents as “enemies” is counterproductive in terms of character building and long-term achievement and hinders the athletic and personal development of young athletes |