Supporting Athlete Motivation

90-minute in-person workshop designed to help coaches understand athlete motivation and develop strategies that encourage commitment, consistency, and long-term engagement.

Key Themes:

• Understand the factors that influence athlete motivation and commitment

• Explore how coaching environments impact motivation and ownership

• Develop strategies to support autonomy, confidence, and engagement

• Learn approaches to maintain motivation through challenging periods

Key Outcomes:

• Develop autonomy-supportive coaching strategies that foster confidence, persistence, and self-driven motivation.

• Recognise and respond effectively to periods of reduced motivation.

• Implement practical strategies that promote consistent effort, persistence, and long-term athlete development.