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SMART goal setting in sport
February 3, 2016 David Jackson, performance mindset and lifestyle support Karen Stevenson
Over the last couple of blog articles, we’ve had a look at the notion of investment and return , the idea that what you invest in today and consistently every day, you may only see the benefit of in years to come. We also looked at the difference between dreams and goals. In this article, we wanted to cover one more element on this topic, looking at SMART goal setting for sports performance.
Now we’ve already established that dreams are good and we all need them. We don’t mean the kind of dreaming you do at night while you’re sleeping, but the kind you do during the day with your eyes wide open. Having a dream or aspiration for your career is important to inspire your day to day and see you through the tough times. And, we want you to dream big. But, a dream simply inspires and motivates. It’s only by turning your dream into goals that you will make your dream a reality.
SMART goal setting
We believe that when you set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time based goals you are more likely to achieve them. That’s because it’ll attract focus and action. It’ll also help with your development and review. As we measure your performance against your goals, we can review, reassess and make adjustments to your training to continuously improve and bring you closer and closer to your dream.
Specific
Specific goals are far better than general ones. Rather than a general statement, we’re looking for goals with substance and the more detailed the better. As a guide, we look to answer the ‘W’ questions – Who, What, Where, When, Which and Why.
Who – who is involved? What – what do I want to accomplish? Where – identify a location When – establish a time frame Which – identify requirements and constraints Why – specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal
Measurable
By measurable, we mean the criteria to base achievement on. What would success look like?
How will you know if you’ve met your goal? It’s also important for tracking purposes and measuring your progress. It’ll allow you to keep an eye on where you are compared to where you want to be and if needs be, to make changes to what you’re doing to help you stay on track to reaching your goals.
Achievable
Nothing dampens the spirits more than not doing what you’ve set out to do all because the bar was set too high in the first place. You can avoid the disappointment by setting achievable goals. We believe you can reach any goal when you set goals systematically and progressively, establishing a reasonable time frame that allows you to meet them. This way, goals that might seem out of reach at first, come closer. Not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and develop to match them.
First Name: Last Name: Player’s Email Address: Coach Name: Coach Email: Club:
What is your Primary Position?
What are your most important roles*?
- Your role is a specific duty or action required of a player in a given position (e.g. Center midfielder distributing the ball)
What are your strengths in executing your roles?
Where can you improve in executing your roles?
What is your long term goal?
What are your goals for this season?
What are your actions in achieving these goals?
Score your commitment from 1-10 in working on your personal goals (10 = Always working hard to achieve your goals, 1 = minimal work to achieve your goals)
Player's Signature: Coach's Signature:
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Personal Development Plan Spring 2020
