Parents must constantly watch out for the most detrimental type of motivation that could potentially leave a permanent scar on a child’s mindset. This is a type of motivation the experts call amotivation. Amotivation is not only when a child lacks the motivation to do something, but it’s also far worse. Amotivation is when this […]
Finding one’s “Why” is essential in the development of an athlete. While winning is important, it should not be the end-all-be-all of an athlete’s career. A higher sense of purpose can elevate one’s performance and bring a deeper satisfaction and motivation. In his book “The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in […]
Self-motivation is the holy grail of success in sports, particularly for young athletes. Nearly all elite athletes have self-motivation. However, for less mature athletes who still rely on external motivation from coaches and parents, self-motivation often comes and goes with the wind. Therefore, as a parent or coach it’s easy to think that self-motivation is […]