MOTIVATION KNOW YOUR WHY

Why do you play your sport?

"This is so much fun!"

Knowing your why in sports
can help to provide motivation, a sense
of purpose, determination, & discipline
in addition to being a reminder of the
direction that you are headed.
Developing a why helps ensure that you Intrinsic Motivation
are making progress toward your goals
& avoiding setbacks when possible. Inherent enjoyment or
fulfillment from participating
in your sport or activity.

Integration Motivation
Participation in your sport or
activity comes from the
integration of your behavior
into your identity, but, you
may still lack a sense of Identification
inherent fulfillment or
enjoyment. Participation because you
know the value of an activity
and how it can help you
reach your long-term goals.

Introjected Motivation
Participating in your sport or
activity for the validation &
approval of others OR to
avoid punishment.
Extrinsic Motivation
Participating in your sport or
activity for external rewards
such as medals, trophies, or
money.
Amotivation

General indifference,
disinterest, or boredom in
your sport or activity.
Did you Know?
The most successful athletes have high
levels of BOTH intrinsic and extrinsic

"I don't get why

motivation.
You can facilitate intrinsic motivation in

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your sport by establishing a sense of
autonomy, competence, and belonging in
yourself and other athletes.

Try giving your teammates positive

performance feedback or going the extra
mile to make them feel included.