Take the time to figure out where you are now, how you got there and what you have already achieved.
Write down setbacks disappointments and shortcomings both mental and physical.
Write down what you have achieved thus far and memorable moments that you have enjoyed.
Keep this somewhere in your phone so you can look back on what you have achieved thus far and how far you have to go.
Define broad goals and NOW GOALS.
USE THIS ACRONYM FOR DEFINING NOW goals, we are going to call them SMART GOALS.
S for SPECIFIC. Ambiguous goals are not attainable. Be specific about your goals for your next tournament, game or try out. Very specific.
M for MEAUREABLE. I am going to skate back and forth to the blueline in this time. I am going to stickhandle around this particular course I set up in basement in this time. I am going to study for SAT and get this amount of questions correct for older student athletes in the recruiting process.
A for ATTAINABLE. If your goal is not attainable in the near future readjust the goal, get there and then set a higher goal.
R for REALISTIC. Set a goal for moving up one line at a time or one team at a time. Or getting more playing time. Keep goals real and current and NOW.
T for TIME. Set a time limit on your goal so you have a current deadline and then once again set a new goal and achieve that.
