kdsmith27 14 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Goals and the Work Necessary to Achieve Them "It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant Setting goals is an important activity for an athlete. However, equally important, is the effort that one is willing to expand in order to achieve those goals. Goals without effort are meaningless. The following guidelines should be kept in mind when setting goals: The more challenging the goal, the harder the individual must work to achieve it. Set specific goals and a target date for their completion. Set both short and long-term goal. Write down the goals and place them where they will be clearly visible. This will help reinforce what you are trying to accomplish. Share the goals with someone - people who know your goals can help motivate you. Believe in the goals - adopt an "I can" rather than "I think I can" mindset. Remind athletes of their goals. Talk with them and make sure they are on track. Set goals that will help improve your performance; work on the things that will make you better. Goals should be challenging, difficult, but never too difficult or impossible to achieve. That can be discouraging. Remember, success is a powerful motivator. Every athlete needs at least a taste of it. Circle the Goals you want to achieve and, more importantly, the Work you're willing to do to achieve them. GOALS WILLING TO DO Make the team Get to practice every day Start for the JV Proper diet and sleep Winning JV record Practice moves early or late Start for the varsity Lift weights Winning varsity record Running program Win a tournament Spring wrestling Win Conference tournament Summer wrestling camp Qualify for the State Tournament Pull-up or Pegboard program Win the Regionals Morning program Make All-State Other: Be the State Champion Other: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites