Before girls will participate, compete, or enjoy an activity or sport, they need to

• feel emotionally secure; feelings of belonging are crucial.
• believe they are in a socially supportive learning environment with opportunities to develop & build healthy relationships & social connections with others.
• feel competent & have the necessary skills to attempt a new skill or activity.

In addition to greater engagement, goal setting can help your participants to redefine risk as a means of taking control of their development as an athlete—a necessary step to becoming successful at something.