Sports Psychology Coaching

Goal Setting for Athletes

• Eli Straw

🎯 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!

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*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.