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Benefits of Goal Setting
Prepares the athletes and coaches mentally and emotionally to act out their commitment.
Expresses confidence.
Creates a positive self-image that the athlete and coach are in control of improvement and performance.
Provides a positive focus of energy.
It is the process of attaining the goals rather than winning or losing that is important in golf.
Goals should be:
Clear
Reachable
Realistic
Setting and Attaining Goals
Six Step process
Step 1: Know the athlete and your coaches
Step 2: Know the skills required for golf
Step 3: Evaluate commitment
Step 4: Define goals that are realistic yet challenging
Step 5: Plan
Step 6: Evaluate progress
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