Goal Setting

Question 1

What are some benefits of goal setting?

Answer 1

1) Gives a focus (aim)
2) Feel motivated when their goal is complete
3) Maintain high levels of effort in training to achieve the goal
4) Increase confidence
5) Control arousal levels

Question 2

What are the 3 types of goals?

Answer 2

1) Process = short term goal to improve a specific technique eg free kicks
2) Performance = intermediate goals set out for yourself. To beat your last performance eg do more successful passes
3) Product = long term goals after extensive work eg win the championships

Question 3

Why are shorter goals better than long term goals?

Answer 3

• short term allow lots of feedback as they are achieved quickly, build confidence and continues to strive towards their goal
• just long term goals increase anxiety levels and increases the likelihood of failure and so will reduce motivation

Question 4

What is the SMARTER principle?

Answer 4

1) Specific = must be targetted to suit the weakness of the performer eg reach 10 on beep test
2) Measurable = quantifiable to record eg amount of tackles
3) Agreed = performer and coach share responsibility
4) Realistic = Needs to be within reach to increase confidence (not too hard)
5) Time phased = Set period needs to be set so progression can be monitored eg PB in 100m by end of next month
6) Exciting = Motivational and interesting
7) Recorded = Needs to be written down to track progress