Persistence is simply the act of pursuing a course of action with the same energy and consistency. Perseverance is the ability to maintain that same energy and consistency through the process of overcoming painful circumstances. The difference is subtle, but noteworthy. Almost anyone can be persistent when the pain of failure, fatigue, boredom, fear, or […]
All coaches set goals for their team. Great coaches make goal setting a priority. In other words, most coaches don’t make goal setting a priority. Instead, goal setting is an afterthought. It’s something that’s done just to check the box. When this happens, athletes miss out on most of the benefits of setting goals. On […]
Goal setting is less effective when all an athlete’s goals are based on achieving things they don’t control. These are typically ego goals dealing with winning, titles, rankings, and fame. These goals can provide motivation in the short-term, but that’s it. What’s really needed are task goals athlete’s control. Goals like sets and reps, routine […]