The NCAA provides access to the DiSC behavioral assessment for member schools and conference offices to equip NCAA student-athletes, coaches and administrators with self-awareness tools. This resource provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about their behavioral styles and how their individual styles come together in a team environment.
The DiSC assessment aids participants, regardless of role or title, in understanding their individual behavioral styles and preferences in relation to those with whom they interact most often. The assessment provides a common language when addressing these topics and offers methods to better relate to others, as well as strategies to build more effective relationships within the workplace and athletics settings.
Who should participate
This program is available only to NCAA-sponsored teams, athletics department and conference office staff, and coaches across Divisions I, II and III.
Assessments and cost
- There is no cost to receive DiSC behavioral assessments through this NCAA program
- Each institution or conference office may receive up to 70 complimentary assessments for student-athlete sessions and up to 30 assessments for administrator/coach sessions per academic year, with a maximum of 100 assessments total
- Additional assessments beyond this annual allotment are not available for purchase through the NCAA DiSC program
Workshop format
- Workshop size: Up to 50 individuals per workshop
- Length: Workshops run approximately two hours
- Facilitator: Workshops are led by a trained NCAA facilitator who has graduated from the NCAA Effective Facilitation Workshop and completed DiSC-specific training
- Virtual and in-person options: Available based on facilitator availability; virtual workshops can accommodate participants gathered in one location or joining individually
- Assessment timing: Participants are expected to complete the DiSC assessment no sooner than two weeks before the scheduled workshop date
Attendance expectations
- All individuals who will be present for the workshop are expected to take the assessment in advance and fully participate
- For any student-athlete team workshop, at least one of the team’s coaches must attend and participate
- If fewer than 90% of requested participants will be in attendance, the workshop will be rescheduled
Schedule changes and cancellations
- Complete cancellation: Groups that can no longer accommodate their approved date may submit a new request for a date no sooner than six weeks from the original date
- Time changes: Time adjustments can be accommodated if the assigned facilitator is available; if not, a new request may be submitted for a date no sooner than six weeks from the original date
How to request a workshop
- All workshops must be requested through the online form at least six weeks before the workshop date
- An NCAA staff member will review your submission and send a confirmation if your workshop is approved
- A trained facilitator will be assigned and shared with you prior to the workshop
Become an NCAA DiSC facilitator
Individuals interested in serving as a facilitator for the NCAA DiSC Behavioral Assessment Program must:
Individuals who meet these requirements and wish to be considered should email disc@ncaa.org and include their Effective Facilitation Workshop graduation year.
