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Setting goals is a way to establish a plan of action for accomplishing new tasks and making progress in desired areas of your life. Did you know that an estimated 70 percent of adults in the United States set goals each year, but only eight percent achieve them? There are a number of reasons this might happen, but putting a plan in place can help stay on track, maintain motivation, and ensuring long-term, sustainable success. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer and Sport Psychology Consultant Aaron Patterson explains how to set goals, the importance of setting the right type of goals, and establishing a plan to accomplish those goals.
Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, he is a Sport Psychology Consultant helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, is an active member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).