EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 12 MIN
Goal Setting for Athletes
from Sports Psychology Coaching · host Eli Straw
🎯 Goal Setting for Athletes: How to Set Goals That Actually Improve Your GameIf you’re serious about becoming the best athlete you can be, you need more than just hard work—you need the right goal setting framework. In this episode, I’ll break down:✅ What goal setting really means for athletes✅ Why having goals is essential to your growth and performance✅ The most common mistakes athletes make when setting goals (like focusing only on outcomes, setting goals too far into the future, and forgetting daily goals)✅ A simple framework to set goals that keep you motivated, consistent, and focusedBy the end, you’ll know how to:Identify a powerful long-term goal that fuels your motivationBreak it down into smaller, realistic targetsUse process goals in practices and games to stay locked inCreate a weekly checklist to track progress and stay accountable🚀 Whether you’re a high school athlete, college athlete, or just someone looking to take your performance to the next level, this video will help you set goals that actually work.📌 Watch until the end for my step-by-step framework you can start using today! Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamYFree Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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🎯 Goal Setting for Athletes: How to Set Goals That Actually Improve Your Game If you’re serious about becoming the best athlete you can be, you need more than just hard work—you need the right goal setting framework. In this episode, I’ll break down: ✅ What goal setting really means for athletes ✅ Why having goals is essential to your growth and performance ✅ The most common mistakes athletes make when setting goals (like focusing only on outcomes, setting goals too far into the future,...
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