Motivation is a very personal feeling. It is not something that can really be taught or bought off the shelf. It’s driven by the feeling within each of us based on our past experiences and dreams for the future. A truly motivated person will do something because they really want to and not because there is a reward on offer.

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The best coaches work with individuals to understand what their own motivation is and can draw that out of them to the best effect.

Motivating Football Players

Motivation is important in any sport because athletes must be willing to endure hard work, repetition, boredom, and often pain in order to succeed. This is particularly so with Football players, who face significant physical impact on the field every week.

Don’t ignore the mental factors such as focus and confidence, but do not as a coach think that is enough …