Athlete Motivation Quiz

What is the foundation of all athletic effort and accomplishment?

• Physical conditioning

• Motivation

• Intensity

• Confidence

What is the only contributor to sports performance over which one has control?

• Motivation

• External factors

• Difficulty of the competition

• Ability

What separates successful athletes from those who don't achieve their goals?

• Competition

• The Grind

• Luck

• Talent

What are the signs of low motivation?

• 100% effort in training

• A desire to practice more

• Consistent effort with goals

• Skipping training

What does the first 'D' in developing prime motivation stand for?

• Determination

• Direction

• Dedication

• Decision

What technique can help distract you from the discomfort of the Grind?

• Listening to music

• Focusing on long-term goals

• Ignoring the discomfort

• Taking a break

What is one way to keep yourself motivated in training?

• Avoiding competition

• Ignoring your greatest competitor

• Setting unrealistic goals

• Having a training partner

What is one of the most rewarding and motivating things in sports?

• Setting goals and achieving them

• Taking breaks during training

• Ignoring daily questions

• Avoiding competition

What should you ask yourself every day to stay motivated?

• Did I do everything possible today to become the best athlete I can be?

• What can I do today to become the worst athlete I can be?

• Did I do everything possible today to become the worst athlete I can be?

• What can I do today to become the best athlete I can be?

Where must motivation ultimately come from?

• From teammates

• From coaches

• From within

• From external sources