Winning Mentality - Goal Setting
Goal setting is a powerful tool you can use to help you achieve the things you want. Learning to set goals will give you the ability to develop a clear picture of where you want to go and how to get there. Use the information below to help you set goals.
Self Questions
What do you like most about goalkeeping?
What do you expect to achieve from playing in goal?
What do you consider to be your major strength?
As a goalkeeper, what areas do you think you need improvement?
What are your goalkeeping objectives?
Goal Setting - Key Points
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Set performance goals not outcome goals. Outcome goals are often not entirely under you control.
For example, "I am going to score two goals in the next game." Performance goals are stated to give you control and take responsibility. For example, "I will increase my ability to take a one touch shot on goal."
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Set challenging but realistic goals. Know your current level of performance and set goals that extend you.
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Set specific goals in measurable and behavioral terms.
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Set short-term goals as well as long term goals. Short range goals provide the opportunity to see immediate improvement. They help to motivate and are usually steps toward your long range goals.
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Set positive goals. Write your goals to state what you are going to do. Identify target dates for goal attainment.
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State the strategies you will use to reach your goals. Strategies answer the question, 'How?'
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Set goals for practice and competition. Practice goals let you take responsibility for what you get from practice sessions. Practice goals are often critical to the achievement of competition / game goals.
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Set daily goals. Make a positive statement of what you are going to do today. You can use daily goals to improve the quality of your practice time.
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Put your goals down in writing. Writing your goals down on paper makes your commitment to achieving
them stronger.
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Identify support. Who are the significant people who will support your efforts.
Coach – teammates – friends – family. -
Identify who will give you feedback. Feedback is essential to goal attainment. You need to identify persons who will help you evaluate your progress in a clear positive manner.
Final Goal Other people can assist you in the goal setting process but — the final goals must be the goals that are important to you!!
Courtesy Dan Gaspar - Star Goalkeeping Academy.
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