
Sports Psychology Coaching
Welcome to the Success Starts Within podcast! Mental performance coach, Eli Straw, discusses mental game and sport psychology tips, tools, and techniques you can use to elevate your mindset and reach peak performance.
*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.
Sports Psychology Coaching
Goal Setting for Athletes
🎯 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:
âś… What goal setting really means for athletes
âś… Why having goals is essential to your growth and performance
âś… 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)
âś… A simple framework to set goals that keep you motivated, consistent, and focused
By the end, you’ll know how to:
- Identify a powerful long-term goal that fuels your motivation
- Break it down into smaller, realistic targets
- Use process goals in practices and games to stay locked in
- Create 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!
➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching
👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course
đź“– Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN
đź“– Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY
Free 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.