27/06/2019
Goal-setting is important for young players in order to understand where they are at now and where they are trying to get to. Goals, as defined by Wikipedia, is the desired result that a person envisions, plans and commits to achieve: a personal desired end-point in some sort of assumed development.
“Goal setting is one of the most important skills taught to athletes in order to help them achieve optimal performance. The Goal Setting process helps athletes understand where they are currently and also where they want to go”
Goals that are set should be S.M.A.R.T. They should be specific to the player, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. For a goal to be specific a young athlete should outline what do I want to accomplish, within what timeframe and what are the benefits of achieving this. For example, a general goal might be to “improve as a soccer player” while a specific goal would be to “work with the ball 30 minutes after school four times a week” during the next month.
