WHY NEED GOAL SETTING?

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1 GOAL SETTING The basis of mental training is a goal (goals) Goals are the aim or purpose of the athletes action (like wish, dream, or chose to achieve) It s become framework that guides the athlete training & competition Is the way of the athlete to establishing a consistent program for training & competition It is also a powerful form of direction & motivation The effect of it s system are cumulative (from short to long term goals)

2 WHY NEED GOAL SETTING? Athlete with specific and challenging goals have better performance than athlete with easy goals (no goals) Goal-setting is not the ultimate solution to everything But, at the highest levels, this can be the different between making it or not. Goal-setting are influenced by the overall motivation and attitude and they can t overcome a negative attitude towards sports.

3 HOW TO MAKE GOAL SETTING? Coaches should inform athlete about goal-setting and its benefits. Coaches should find out about: 1. What are the greatest/weakness of athlete? 2. Where the athlete ability level? 3. What aspects of sport are more enjoyable for the athlete? 4. How much time is athlete willing to put into practicing? 5. Is the athlete working hard? 6. What level does the athlete want to attain?

4 TYPE OF GOAL SETTING I m sorry using tennis specific for examples, because I m expert in tennis game and I think you can adopt and analogical this examples to your sport. 1. Type Objective/Subjective 2. Type General/Specific 3. Type Outcome/Performance 4. Type Short-term, Intermediate, Long-term

5 HOW TO SET OF GOALS 1. Set short-term goals 2. Set performance goals 3. Set positive goals 4. Set effective & meaningful goals (athlete & coach) 5. Set self-oriented goals (personal & individual) 6. Set specific goals for athletes (emphasis on quality)

6 PRINCIPLES OF GOAL SETTING Principles of goal setting are SMARTER: 1. Specific 2. Measurable 3. Agreed 4. Realistic 5. Time phased 6. Evaluated 7. Recorded

7 AREAS TO WORK ON GOAL SETTING 1. Technical Skills 2. Physical Abilities 3. Tactical Components 4. Mental Qualities (motivation, concentration, emotional control, relaxation, discipline, fighting attitude, communication, etc)

8 GOAL-SETTING SYSTEM FOR COACHES Phase Steps to success Planning Phase Think about the season ahead Identify player s needs & possibilities Turn the need into specific goals Determine priority goals Identify possible strategies to facilities achievement these goals Invest commitment & effort

9 GOAL-SETTING SYSTEM FOR COACHES Phase Meeting Phase Steps to success 1 st meeting: Introduction goal-setting to athletes Ask the athletes to set their goals Explain the theory to athletes 2 nd meeting: Discuss athlete s goals Other meetings: One on one discuss athlete s personal goals Sign-up a contract between athlete & coach regarding specific goals

10 GOAL-SETTING SYSTEM FOR COACHES Phase Follow-up/ Evaluation Phase Step to success Schedule goal evaluation meeting periodically Constantly remind the athletes of the goals Provide feedback in written form Show the athlete match statistics (coach s evaluation form of goals)

11 SYSTEM TO SET GOAL 1. Set the long-term goal: a. Where do athlete want to be? Sea Games b. What do athlete need to get there? Training, try-out (in), competition 2. Write a time frame: How long it will realistically take? 3. Determine which areas to work on 4. Asses present & future ability levels 5. Devise the action steps needed 6. Monitor & evaluate progress

12 PROBLEMS & OBSTACLES IN GOAL-SETTING 1. Too many goals at the same time 2. Failing to re-evaluate goals 3. Setting unmeasurable (too general goals) 4. Having no goals 5. Only interested in outcome or result goals 6. No adaptation of achievement strategies 7. Excuses for not doing goal (too much time, too much paperwork, etc) 8. Athletes doesn t believe in goal-setting 9. Athletes lack of confidence

13 Example: Athlete goal-setting worksheet General format (format umum) I commit myself to giving my best effort to achieve the following goals for the next three months. This agreement with myself will start on January 17 th (Saya berjanji pada diri sendiri untuk memberikan usaha yang terbaik dalam meraih goals berikut ini dalam masa 3 bulan (e.g. Borneo game), yang akan saya mulai pada tarikh 17 Januari 2010). 1. Technical goals: 4. Mental goals: a.... a... b. etc b. etc 2. Physical goals: 5. Competitive goals: a... a... b. etc b. etc 3. Tactical goals: 6. The obstacles.. etc a. a. etc b.. etc b. etc 7. So I will try to overcome by... etc

14 Example: Athlete goal-setting worksheet DREAMS GOALS: What things would I like to achieve in my Sukan? (write them in order of importance) etc LONG TERM GOALS (4 Months) Achievement Date etc MID TERM GOALS (Monthly) Achievement Date etc SHORT TERM GOALS (Weekly) Achievement Date etc ACTION STEPS FOR SHORT TERM GOALS etc Signature (Athlete): Signature (Coach) :