MIND BODY LIFE – Episode 17 GOALS & EXPECTATIONS: DO'S & DON’TS

The wonderful world of EXPECTATIONS and GOALS. It’s still the start of a new year and with that many individuals and athletes begin to set goals for the upcoming season: “I’m going to finally make the varsity.” “I’m going to nail down that college scholarship.” I’m going to score double figures every game.” “I’m going to break 5:00 in the mile.” “I’m going to bat at least .350.” “I’m going to set the pool and Conference records!” Expectations, dreams, goals, call them what you may. They are another one of the athlete’s double-edged swords. When you know how to properly use your goals and expectations, they can help you cut through obstacles, overcome blocks, motivate yourself to get back up after falling and, ultimately, carve your athletic dream into a wonderful reality.

However, when you misuse goals and expectations, when you bring them out at the wrong time, they can physically and mentally tie you so tightly in knots that you will consistently choke under pressure and perform way below your potential. Athletes who misuse their goals continually experience frustration when they compete because they just can’t seem to execute the way that they’re capable. Furthermore, the pressure that they experience right before and during competition makes it impossible for them to relax and have fun.

Without the ability to feel loose, get in the 'flow' and enjoy themselves, these athletes are more prone to performance slumps, fears, blocks and failure. If reaching your dream as an ATHLETE is vitally important to you, if you as a PARENT want your son or daughter to really enjoy their sports experience and be as successful as possible, if you, as a COACH want your athletes to come through in the clutch and consistently perform like champions, then it is critically important for you to understand the “A, B, C’s” of goals and expectations.

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