In the context of private coaching through Athletes Untapped, establishing short-term goals can significantly enhance an athlete’s progress and motivation. Here’s why they are beneficial:

Provides a Sense of Accomplishment:

Short-term goals are more immediate and achievable, offering athletes frequent opportunities to experience a sense of accomplishment. This builds confidence and encourages continued effort in their training sessions.

Facilitates Focused Training:

Breaking down larger objectives into smaller, short-term goals allows for more focused and targeted training sessions with the coach. Each session can be designed to address a specific step towards the overall goal.

Enhances Motivation and Engagement:

Seeing progress regularly through the achievement of short-term goals helps maintain motivation and keeps the athlete engaged in the training process. It provides tangible evidence that their hard work is paying off.

Allows for Easier Adjustments:

Short-term goals provide more frequent checkpoints to assess progress. If an athlete is struggling to meet a short-term goal, it signals a need to adjust the training plan or approach with the coach more quickly.

To discuss and set short-term goals with your athlete’s coach, utilize the platform’s messaging feature: How do I contact a coach? Understanding how training sessions can be tailored to meet specific goals can be found here: How do I modify a booked lesson?