Coach T Shout Out:Dream with Purpose
How many times have you heard someone say, "I wish I could…" well, you fill in the blank. The fact of the matter is that wishing or dreaming alone doesn't accomplish much. Everything you desire out of life must be personally relevant. Dreams have to be big enough to elevate them to a level of importance that leads a person to pursue those goals with a passion! If you want (not wish) to make good grades, you have to plan to study and do homework. If you desire (not daydream between T.V. commercials!) to be a better free throw shooter, you have to implement a practice strategy to actually improve in this area. The bottom line when it comes to dreams is that we have to plan to work and then work the plan. With purpose and planning you will be able to see your dreams come to fruition. Check out what Head Women's Basketball Coach at Linfield College, Robyn Stewart has to say on the subject...
Think Small, Dream Big: Keys to Setting and Accomplishing Goals
by Coach Robyn Stewart
"If it isn't written down, it’s only a dream!" I heard those words spoken by NBC Founder & President, Fred Crowell at a coach's clinic a few years back, and they are the same words I start out with when addressing our players at Linfield College about goals and goal setting. How do we make our dreams a reality? First off, the dream or dreams we have must be something that is meaningful, will drive you, and that a person has a great passion for. If not, one's ability to set goals is irrelevant. Can you think of something that really creates a fire within you to go after? If so, then the dream can be set in motion! Identify your dreams and then start asking the following questions of yourself:
• What is your long-term goal? This could be something that stretches over a number of years. What is possible in the long-term if you stretch all your limits and put a high level of energy into it?
• What is your dream goal for this year? What is possible if you stretch all your limits and commit yourself this year?
• What is a realistic performance goal that you can achieve this year, based upon your present skill level,your potential for improvement, and your current motivation? Once these questions have been answered, now it is time to come up with a goal setting plan with specific dated timelines based upon your responses to the questions above. Begin to think in terms of making monthly and weekly strides.
• Monthly goal: Set a goal that you feel you can achieve within the next month. This should be a short-term goal you would like to focus on with special intensity that will help you to your realistic performance goal.
• Weekly practice goal or goals: Set one to three goals that you feel you can achieve by the end of your first week of practice. More than three goals often are too many to concentrate on or even remember.
Now on to what I like to call goal statements. When we have our players write out their goals, they must address the following components:
• Goals should be specific, challenging, realistic, positive and stated with "I will". An example might be "I will make 75 out of 100 free throw attempts by the end of the first week of practice."
• Goals need to be something you can control. This means accomplishing those goals are not dependent on external forces or other individuals. For example, "I want to be a starter on the varsity team." That is a great goal, but not completely in your control, as the coach ultimately makes that decision.
• Focus on performance or process goals before outcome goals. Again, focus on something that you can impact. A person must be able to get to a level of performance in an area prior to attaining an outcome goal.
• Set game goals and practice goals. For athletes, practice leads to performance in competition, thus practice goals are just as important as game goals, if not more so in some instances.
• Write down your goals so you can see them daily and share goals with someone who will help keep you accountable and focused. If you write down your goals and put them where you never see them, then how important are they really?
• Evaluate your goals as you make progress, set timelines, and adjust your goals when necessary. Our players evaluate practice and game goals weekly as a measure of where we are and where we want to go during the season – our team "Dream Goal" so to speak. Goals can be powerful, keep you motivated and your energies directed during those times where you may feel like you are not yet where you want to be. Keep your eyes on the dream, and you will be surprised just how much can be accomplished by having direction, drive and a plan in your life!
What great strategies from Coach Stewart. Having direction, drive and a plan are worthy applications that can add value to every aspect of our lives. Scripture reminds us that God has a role in our plans – Proverbs 16:9. Remember to check out http://www.nbccamps.com for more "Girls Only" advice, and don’t forget to send any questions or personal shouts to me at tellisward@nbccamps.com.
Heart, Soul & Sport,
Coach T
Director of Women's Basketball & Whitworth Site Director
November 2008
Think Small, Dream Big: Keys to Setting and Accomplishing Goals
by Coach Robyn Stewart
"If it isn't written down, it’s only a dream!" I heard those words spoken by NBC Founder & President, Fred Crowell at a coach's clinic a few years back, and they are the same words I start out with when addressing our players at Linfield College about goals and goal setting. How do we make our dreams a reality? First off, the dream or dreams we have must be something that is meaningful, will drive you, and that a person has a great passion for. If not, one's ability to set goals is irrelevant. Can you think of something that really creates a fire within you to go after? If so, then the dream can be set in motion! Identify your dreams and then start asking the following questions of yourself:
• What is your long-term goal? This could be something that stretches over a number of years. What is possible in the long-term if you stretch all your limits and put a high level of energy into it?
• What is your dream goal for this year? What is possible if you stretch all your limits and commit yourself this year?
• What is a realistic performance goal that you can achieve this year, based upon your present skill level,your potential for improvement, and your current motivation? Once these questions have been answered, now it is time to come up with a goal setting plan with specific dated timelines based upon your responses to the questions above. Begin to think in terms of making monthly and weekly strides.
• Monthly goal: Set a goal that you feel you can achieve within the next month. This should be a short-term goal you would like to focus on with special intensity that will help you to your realistic performance goal.
• Weekly practice goal or goals: Set one to three goals that you feel you can achieve by the end of your first week of practice. More than three goals often are too many to concentrate on or even remember.
Now on to what I like to call goal statements. When we have our players write out their goals, they must address the following components:
• Goals should be specific, challenging, realistic, positive and stated with "I will". An example might be "I will make 75 out of 100 free throw attempts by the end of the first week of practice."
• Goals need to be something you can control. This means accomplishing those goals are not dependent on external forces or other individuals. For example, "I want to be a starter on the varsity team." That is a great goal, but not completely in your control, as the coach ultimately makes that decision.
• Focus on performance or process goals before outcome goals. Again, focus on something that you can impact. A person must be able to get to a level of performance in an area prior to attaining an outcome goal.
• Set game goals and practice goals. For athletes, practice leads to performance in competition, thus practice goals are just as important as game goals, if not more so in some instances.
• Write down your goals so you can see them daily and share goals with someone who will help keep you accountable and focused. If you write down your goals and put them where you never see them, then how important are they really?
• Evaluate your goals as you make progress, set timelines, and adjust your goals when necessary. Our players evaluate practice and game goals weekly as a measure of where we are and where we want to go during the season – our team "Dream Goal" so to speak. Goals can be powerful, keep you motivated and your energies directed during those times where you may feel like you are not yet where you want to be. Keep your eyes on the dream, and you will be surprised just how much can be accomplished by having direction, drive and a plan in your life!
What great strategies from Coach Stewart. Having direction, drive and a plan are worthy applications that can add value to every aspect of our lives. Scripture reminds us that God has a role in our plans – Proverbs 16:9. Remember to check out http://www.nbccamps.com for more "Girls Only" advice, and don’t forget to send any questions or personal shouts to me at tellisward@nbccamps.com.
Heart, Soul & Sport,
Coach T
Director of Women's Basketball & Whitworth Site Director
November 2008
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