Goal Setting Worksheet

When done with intention and care, setting goals can help athletes develop sports skills, increase self-esteem and perseverance, build their work ethic, and learn to ask for support¹. Collaborating with athletes in the goal-setting process encourages them to tailor goals based on their personal preferences, feel more connected to their success, and invested in progressing towards achievement.²

When setting goals, coaches should guide athletes to set effort based goals – so they have control over achieving them. Goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based.³  This worksheet will support athletes in drafting their goals.