Ep. 150 - Setting and Achieving SMARTer Goals

The Female Athlete Mission

A month ago I started coaching a local junior varsity soccer team, and I quickly found that many of the girls struggle with motivation. So I’ve been on a mission lately to cultivate intrinsic motivation and grit throughout the whole season – even in those who may find themselves in a less-than-motivating position! I’ve learned that a key ingredient to lasting motivation is found in goals (and not just the scoring kind). Setting both individual and team goals is one of the best ways to get motivated. Consider this episode a crash course on setting SMART goals on your own or with your team. Whether you are a coach or an athlete, I hope you find this helpful as you work to set good goals, stay motivated, and finish this year strong!

In this episode you will hear:

• The difference between intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
• What SMART goals are how to set them
• Ideas for setting SMART goals as a team

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