Goal Setting

A coach can use goal setting to motivate the performer to give maximum attention and effort in coaching sessions. However these goals must be a number of different things to be effective.

Measurable - Meaning the performer must know if they are getting closer to achieving their goal. If they do start to improve as a performer and become closer to their goals this will motivate them to achieve their goals.

Achievable - If the goal which the coach sets isn't realistically achievable for the performer the will quickly become demotivated and begin to doubt their own ability. This may even see a reversal in the development of the performer.

Realistic - When the coach is setting the goal they must be realistic. To do this the coach must evaluate the performers current skill level. From there the coach can set goals that the performer has a chance of achieving.

Time phased - The goal that is set must be able to be achieved in a reasonable amount of time. If the goal takes to long to be achieved then the performer will lose interest and motivation.

Exciting - The goal must be exciting to achieve to motivate the performer. As well as this the coaching sessions the performer is participating in must be varying and interesting.

Recorded - Through coaching sessions the coach must be able to record the performer, this is so the performers development can be shown. Once the performer can see that they are improving this motivates them to keep progressing.

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