Motivation and Mental Preparation

• MENTAL PREPARATION • The right frame of mind is required in a competition or a

game situation• A performer will then become more confident • Top performers spend a great deal of time on preparation.

This may include:

• RELAXATION • MENTAL REHEARSAL • FOCUSING

WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

MOTIVATION IS THE DESIRE TO PERFORM WELL

• There are many different reasons why people are motivated to do well in particular activities. There are two forms of Motivation.

• INTRINSIC MOTIVATION - comes from inside the participant

• EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION - comes from the outside, the result of some external influence. Money, trophies, medals, fame etc…..

AROUSAL

• Motivation is also an effective way of stimulating the level of arousal or state of readiness in a performer. A team captain may be a good example when he/she is ‘psyching their team up before a game’

0VER - AROUSAL

• Some performers can get aroused very easily this can case problems, and effect their performance

Over arousal - Tyson V Holyfield, the infamous ear biting incident

GOAL SETTING

• Is a process where achievable goals are set by either yourself or a teacher to help to improve your performance

• Setting achievable goals or targets can help to increase motivation

• Goal setting can also reduce the level of anxiety about performance

SMARTER Goals should be set bearing in mind the SMARTER

principles

S Specific - a specific goal, not a vague desire to improve M Measurable - there is standard to measure progress

against A Accepted - the goal is agreed by both the performer and

the coach R Realistic - it is possible to achieve T Time related - a specific time period gives the goal

added focus E Exciting - motivating and interesting R Recorded - you can see what you have achieved and

chart your progress

• TYPES OF GOAL There are two main types of goals in goal setting

• PROCESS GOALS Usually connected with improvements in technique or tactics.

• TARGET GOALS Identify specific targets in overall performance, such as improving a personal best.. They can also be known as outcome goals.