I have set targets for a 16 year old footballer who wants to play professional football when he is older. He is currently the 5 highest scorer in the league and wants to be the top. In his first session with me he scored 4/10 for accurate passing
Specific-is the exercise meant for the individuals sport.
Measurable-how are you going to find out if it works.
Achievable-is it realistically challenging.
Realistic-can it be done.
Timed-how long is it going to last for.
This is the basic principles of smart. When a performer sits down with his coach he should take into consideration of these points in order for the athlete to improve.
I have set targets for a 16 year old footballer who wants to play professional football when he is older. He is currently the 5 highest scorer in the league and wants to be the top. In his first session with me he scored
4/10 for accurate passing
6/10 for heading towards goal
6/10 for 1st time shooting
7/10 for fitness
5/10 for reaction time
In order to improve this I have sat down with the boy and set him some targets using SMART.
I feel in order for the boy to be even considered at a professional or semi professional level he needs to improve heavily. So I Ten weeks I am looking for the following improvements