D3 To really help with motivation, there should be a number of diff erent goals.
Long-term goals have a timeframe measured in months or even years.
• They provide an overall direction for all the training.
• They ensure that the training will lead to specifi c achievements, and the eff ort will yield results.
Short-term goals have a timeframe measured in days or weeks, up to one month.
• They provide structure to long-term goals.
• They also allow the performer to focus on activities each week, and see improvements and achievements in the short term. This helps maintain and even increase motivation.
• Without short-term goals, training can feel aimless, which aff ects motivation.
Benefi ts of motivation
Motivation has a big impact on a performer.
Increased participation
Motivated performers will turn up to almost every session. They will do so even if: • tired • the weather is not good