As coaches we set goals for our judoka, either instinctively or consciously.
”try to use your ashiwaza in this next randori.”
”first person to score can stay out.”
”you must attack first.”
All coaches will be able to reflect on their own use of such motivational statements, which are actually setting task goals or ego goals for the judoka. Working with more experienced judoka, we often work with them to encourage them to set their own goals for the randori or contest, or competition.
This approach is supported by researchers, for example, Ziv and Lidor in 2013, and Gernigon and colleagues in 2004.
Until now, the available ways that coaches have to measure, record goals and their achievement has been very limited. In the modern world there are plenty of software solutions aimed at supporting the coach, but the unique nature of judo means that technical goals are ignored by most of the options.
Athlete Analyzer Judo, is designed by judo coaches for judo coaches, and provides coaching tools specific to our crazy sport. Like all good coaches, Nicklas and his team are constantly developing, innovating and experimenting with new approaches. The latest innovation, ”Structured Goals”, takes this software onto another level.
”Structured Goals” builds on what the literature tells us about psychology of judoka, and sports performers, and puts it into a judo-specific format that can be used to deliver ”Evidence Based Coaching”. It allows you to measure the effectiveness of your goal setting and impact on the motivation of judoka.
Good luck in all your efforts.
References
Ziv, G. and Lidor, R. (2013) Psychological Preparation of Competitive judokas – A Review. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 12, 371-380Gernigon, C., d’Arripe-Longueville, F., Delignieres, D. and Ninot, G. (2004) A dynamical systems perspective on goal involvement states in sport. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 26, 572-596.