Objective and self-perceived performance adequacies in collegiate basketball players

A self-perceived and objective measure of performance adequacy were assessed in 11 male collegiate basketball players. Minor significant relationships between the rating methods were found in only four players. The two procedures indicated that they were primarily measuring two different structures. The conclusion was made that an athlete's perception of his/her performance adequacy was likely to be different to that indicated by an objective performance measure or a coach's perceptions. Implications for coaching and future research were indicated.