When goal setting, establish how progress will be measured. Demonstrate interest by regularly & casually checking in with participants. Recognize efforts to improve—not just their results.

When a participant is discouraged by their results, remind them to refer to their Individual Social goal. Highlight sport’s intrinsic rewards (fun, pleasure, mastery, challenge) & the value of their participation in developing career skills (communication, teamwork, resiliency).

Give opportunities & model how to celebrate each other by calling out successes, including persisting through failure. This practice also reinforces that good teammates uplift each other & are inspired—not discouraged—by each other’s successes.