Intrinsic Extrinsic Motivation -

Keeping Focus On Your Soccer Dream

Intrinsic extrinsic motivation is vital if you are going to succeed as a soccer player.

Here are a few suggestions for to do to keep your focused on your long term soccer goals.

1. The most important thing is to write down exactly "why" you are playing soccer. If know the why then everything else will fall into place. If you feel that you are slipping or are low on motivation your "why" for playing soccer becomes very important.

for example you may play soccer because of the fun you have with your teammates or you play soccer because you want to either get a scholarship for University or play at a professional level.

2. Keep a journal and and at the end of each the day write down three things that you did well. For example you could write:"I completed all my passes in practice today"

3. Visualize yourself achieving the goal you set out to get. Beleive it before you "see" it.

Write down your visualization and make sure you include all your senses into this picture: smell, touch, feel, hear and see. This separates those who make it and those who don't!

4. Believe in Value. you must believe that you a lot offer both on and off the field. For example " my speed inspires and helps my team in every game and practice"

5. Reference for Ability and Deservedness. Why do you deserve to reach that goal? For example you may believe " I do whatever it takes!"

6. Act In Spite of... sometimes you must take action or do something in spite of: feeling tired, feeling sore or feeling lost... this is truly a test of personal growth and the reason you play soccer.

7. Appreciation and Gratitude. In order for you to move move forward in achieving your ultimate soccer goal you must appreciate what you already have or achieved. you cannot take anything for granted!

Intrinsic extrinsic motivation expands on what you focus on!