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GOAL-SETTING, MOTIVATION, & CONFIDENCE

HOW TO ACHIEVE THE SEASON YOU ENVISION

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PAIR SHARE

  • What was a personal goal you had last season?
  • Did you achieve it?
    • How?
  • Whether you did or not, is there anything you would change?

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TODAY’S FOCUS

  • Why mental performance matters!!!!
  • Redefine goals, confidence, and motivation
  • Building the mental side of the game
  • Discover personal paths to success

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WHAT IS A GOAL PYRAMID?

  • Outcome goals
    • Overall success & winning
  • Performance goals
    • Personal performance and achievements, a specific standard
  • Process goals
    • Improving form, technique, and strategy

 

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TOP OF THE PYRAMID: OUTCOME GOAL   

Examples: varsity starter, save %, have a successful season

Prompting questions

  • What do you want to improve from last year?
  • What do you want to achieve from your efforts?

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MIDDLE OF THE PYRAMID: PERFORMANCE GOAL

Examples: controlling personal performance and effort, leadership

Prompting questions

  • What are the actions that get you to your top goal?
  • What steps do you need to take to be consistent?

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BASE OF THE PYRAMID: PROCESS GOALS

Examples: specific practice/game focuses, feedback, and habits

Prompting questions

- What are the small things you can control?

- What daily actions can build towards the top?

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HOW DO WE STICK TO OUR PYRAMID?

  • Check your progress
  • Adjust as you go
  • Keep your goals visible
  • Focus on one step at a time

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WHAT IS YOUR WHY?

  • Motivation
  • Is your top outcome goal enough to stay consistent?
  • Extrinsic motivation
    • Awards, praise, external factors that drive performance
  • Intrinsic motivation
    • Determination and care for improving, internal enjoyment for the game

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CONFIDENCE

  • Preparation, progress, and proof
  • Confidence grows by achieving your goals and taking the necessary steps

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TAKEAWAY QUESTIONS

What can you do the rest of camp to begin your goal-attainment process?

What choice will you make to move toward your goal?

How can you stick to the plan when the season gets tough?

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TAKEAWAYS

Big goals come from small actions

Know your why

Confidence starts with consistency

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