Goals

When setting a goal, use forward looking language not past looking language (e.g “we will have a stable boat” vs “we won’t have an unstable boat”⊕ (Simon n.d., “Goal Setting Language” Jul 13, 2020)

Athletics doesn’t use SMART goals for individuals. Instead, they set overarching performance goals with a long time horizon (e.g. win the Gold Medal) and then daily learning goals about improving performance on one skill (e.g. turn left faster).⊕ (Simon n.d., “Goal Setting - The Athletic Model” Jul 22, 2020)