My goals for the upcoming season
Most players play soccer without purpose.
They play because that’s what they’ve always done.
They play because they enjoy the game.
And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
However…
If your intention is to become the best you can be, you need purpose. You need a reason to train, a reason to give your best effort in every moment.
You need goals.
If you don’t have goals you will lose focus, motivation, and stop improving. Because you have no strong reason pulling you forward.
Below is a list of goals I’ve set for myself for the upcoming season.
Every single morning I review these goals.
This gives me motivation to train, to play hard, to eat properly, and live a healthy lifestyle.
It reminds me that everyday I must become better, otherwise I may let these opportunities slip away.
I want you to do the same thing.
First, review my goals to get an idea of some goals you could set for yourself.
Second, create your own list of goals that you are going to review every morning.
Think about all the opportunities that are in front of you this season:
Big matches, leagues, tournaments, tryouts, personal awards, etc.
Dylan’s List of Goals For The Upcoming Season
First game back injury free (YES!)
Div 1 Provincial Championships* (YES!!)
Top Goalscorer For Team* (YES!!!) and Tournament (6 goals in 4 games)
Cochrane Cup Champions (YES!!!!)
Cochrane Cup Leading Goal Scorer (YES!!!!! – 10 goals in 5 games)
1 month injury free (YES!!!!!!!!!)
Pre-season Futsal Tournament (Oct 12-14)
Leading Goalscorer For Team
Futsal ID Camp Tryouts (October 21st)
Top goalscorer CUSA Men’s Indoor Major League
Champions of CUSA Men’s Indoor Major League
Qualify for Men’s Major League Alberta Provincials
Top goalscorer in CUSA Futsal League
Champions of CUSA Futsal League
Qualify For Futsal Nationals (win the league)
Champions of CUSA Coed League
3.0 goals per game ratio for COED
Champions of Mark Hamilton Cup (Dec 26th – 31st)
Leading Goal Scorer for Team
Champions of Red Deer 7v7 (early Jan)
Leading Goal Scorer for Team
Lethbridge Men’s Soccer Tournament (late April)
Leading Goal Scorer For Team
Champions of Nations Cup Indoor (late April)
Leading Goal Scorer For Team
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Now it’s your turn…
What are some big goals you can set for yourself?
These goals should be challenging and a little scary. These goals must challenge you to improve.
Because the reality is….
You will not be able to achieve them if you remain the player you are today.
Here’s what you need to do:
1) Set goals for yourself.
2) Review them everyday.
3) Assess your progress.
After you set these goals, make a plan on how you are going to make these goals possible. If you want to be the top goalscorer in the league but your not doing anything to improve your finishing, there is a big disconnect between your goals and your plan of action. Set your goals and create a plan of action.
Next, review your goals daily. This will motivate you to stay on track. Each day you will review your goal and realize that you are moving one day closer to that opportunity. Will you be prepared? Or do you need to make adjustments to your training, lifestyle, or discipline?
Finally, assess your progress. For example: 1 month ago you stated that you wanted to make the Varsity Soccer Team but a month has gone by and you haven’t been sticking to your training program? That goal is getting closer but you’re not getting any better? Assess your progress and make the necessary adjustments.
Overall….
I want you to understand the importance of goal setting and constant review.
It’s an extremely powerful tool and an extremely powerful feeling when you finally get to cross the goals you’ve accomplished off your list because of all the hard work you’ve done.
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Setting goals is a great first step.
But if you want to become good enough to accomplish those goals,
you are going to have to step up your training.
I encourage you to be your own best trainer, do your own research, and create your own training plans.
However…
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and get access to the best training program I’ve ever created.
You should take a closer look at my advanced course:
Here are few things this training program will do for you:
1. BECOME AN EYE-CATCHING AND STANDOUT GAME CHANGER
Coaches and teammates will respect you. Opponents will fear you. Develop the ability to change games and win matches by yourself. Learn how to become a playmaker, a defensive rock, a goal scorer, and leader that your team can look to and rely on when they need a victory. You will stand out and grab the attention of others when you play.
2. IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF YOUR PERFORMANCES
Expect to play well every time you step on the field. Your strong mentality and unbreakable confidence will ensure you play well consistently. The quality of your performances will continue to improve as you become better each day.
3. BOOST YOUR PERSONAL MATCH STATS
Get ready to improve every statistic you can imagine. From minutes played to successful dribbles. Total touches, interceptions, 50/50s won, sprints per match, and game winning goals. Become a complete player with no weaknesses.
4. DEVELOP THE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Improved technical skills will allow you to do what you visualize in your mind with your feet. Increased physical fitness will allow you to dominate your opposition and make a bigger impact on the match. Enhanced game intelligence will ensure you are never “lost” and are always in the right spot at the right time. Heightened mental strength will make you unphasable, massively increase your chances of winning more matches, and help you to achieve your personal goals.
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Dylan Tooby
Progressive Soccer
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