Goal Getting for Athletes Have you ever wondered why you might fall short of your goals? Some athletes consistently miss the mark and fail to achieve their athletic dreams. The reason is that those dreams are merely hopes, not goals. Think of this scenario; you are a swimmer who wants to make a national cut
How to Stay on Track With Goals The coronavirus has thrown the world into uncharted waters. The widespread impact of COVID-19 has forced everyone to find some way to navigate through unique and unprecedented circumstances. During these difficult times, athletes are also facing distinctive challenges due to the COVID-19 virus. As an athlete, it would
Setting Goals to Overcome Injury Have you ever struggled with injury? Been upset, frustrated, angry, unable to keep it together through your rehab? Did you think you’d never be able to play at the level you were before your injury? Have you expected your rehab to go a certain way, and then it didn’t? Teddy
Setting Process Goals Instead of Expectations in Volleyball “I SHOULD serve every ball in.” “I SHOULD pass every free ball to target.” “I EXPECT to make good contact with each set.” “I SHOULD play my game.” “My coaches EXPECT me to play my game.” These are all thoughts a volleyball player might have when approaching
Focus on Small Goals, Not Outcome Expectations Do you find you become more and more frustrated by missing your athletic goal? Does it feel like each performance that you fall short of your goal seems like failure? Every athlete has a goal. In fact, athletes are constantly told of the importance of goals for achieving