MCM Wrestling

Goal Setting

You will be a better wrestler and a better person if you set goals. Please take a look at some of the articles I have posted on the FORMS section on the website. The following is a sample of one of the articles:

Tips to Writing Better Goals
(Adapted from The Mental Edge by Kenneth Baum)
When writing your goals, the acronym SMART will help you with the process.
Specific - Make it clear what you want. Use numbers not vague statements.
Measurable - Be able to keep track of your progress toward your goal.
Attainable - Make it relevant to your skills and level of expertise.
Realistic - For example, don't set your goal to win the Olympics this year.
Time frame - Keep in mind the limited time you have to achieve these goals.

Benefits of Goal Setting
(Adapted from Winning the Mental Way by Karlene Sugarman)
1. Improves the quality of practice and performance.
2. Increases motivation and sustains motivation over a longer period of time.
3. Relieves boredom by making training more challenging.
4. Lessens the doubt that you can't accomplish something.
5. Encourages you to be persistent in your pursuit.
6. Directs attention to the task at hand.
7. Helps put things in proper perspective.
8. Clarifies expectations between athlete, teammates, coaches, and parents.
9. Increases pride and satisfaction.
10. A mechanism for building self-confidence.

Finish Strong
Coach B