1. What is motivation? What types of motivation are there?

2. Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation comes from an outside source- includes both tangible and intangible
More temporary
Praise and encouragement
Applause from crowd
Medals and trophies
Certificates
Swimming grades as you progress
Money
Good way of attracting newcomers to an activity, young performers like to receive rewards.
However they should not be used all time as they will enjoy the trophy more than the game itself
Overuse of extrinsic motivation to devalue and limit intrinsic motivation

3. Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation comes from within the performer
More permanent
Feelings of pride
Reaching the top of a mountain
Self satisfaction
Winning a major competition
Enjoyment
Scoring a goal
More desirable as it is a more permanent way of maintaining interest
Coach should gradually decrease extrinsic rewards and replace them with intrinsic.
Setting personal goals and giving ownership of these goals can increase intrinsic motivation

4. Methods of motivation Sessions should be FUN
Adjusting training environment
Ensure players can play against those of similar ability
Role Models
Coaches can use player of a good ability (not star players) so it seems achievable.
Success should be attributed to internal factors
Coaching explaining they won due to effort and ability
Reward specific behaviour
Emphasise that better performance is the direct result of an improvement.
Consider performer’s personality
Some enjoy limelight whereas other will prefer praise away from other people
Praise should be given as soon as possible
Being awarded man of the match after a game will motivate and reinforce behaviour.
Set SMARTER goals