Goals & Objectives 5 Step Plan

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Areas you need to improve on to achieve your dreams & outcome goals( what will give you the opportunity to realize these targets?)

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 PERFORMANCE GOALS ( numeric indicators of skill progression)

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Rank these into priorities.
Identify when you want to work on them.
What are the barriers to achieving these goals.

Enjoy the process

Darren
0860827800

GOALS &OBJECTIVES (5 step-plan)

as, in all sports it is important to have goals & objectives. You cannot achieve or attain a certain standard without a plan in place . Otherwise you are leaving it up to Lady Luck.

The plan below , outlines the goals & objectives you are trying to achieve, and further, helps you clarify the specific strategies that you need to employ to realise those targets.

DREAMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. What are your dreams, where would you like your game to go? Where do you want to be ( with respect to your performance) in one year, in five years etc.

OUTCOME GOALS
2: What are the 'objective' outcome indicators that will tell you that you are progressing in pursuit of these targets?  Eg. Tournament wins, handicap reduction , making teams , you decide.

3. What aspects of your performance do you need to improve . Is it physical , psychological ? You need to identify them. What skills do you need to acquire? Putting, driving, accuracy, confidence, better routine?

PERFORMANCE GOALS
4. How will you be able to asses your progress? How will you know whether you are making progress , or whether the specific aim has been achieved. Statistics are great for this.

PROCESS GOALS
5. What are the specific strategies that you need to employ to help you achieve your performance goals? These can vary in specificity. For example, one focus on my key word or phrase that represents the desired movement objective, whereas, one might have a specific goal to adhere to their routine every time they have some doubts about their next shot.

Next week I will go through how to break each section down.

Enjoy the process.

Darren
0860827800

Before your game of golf.

In this weeks newsletter I will be looking at the time spent before your game. A few elements that are crucial before golf are basics in all sports. Make sure you are fully hydrated & that you have consumed a slow releasing carbohydrate food. Remember if you are thirsty it's already too late , so take in fluids before & during the round. In the modern world it's not always possible but try & consume food at least one hour before your tee time. Getting to the course well in advance of your game can help you establish a practice warm up but more importantly you can asses the conditions of the day. With certain weather conditions you can set out a game plan for your round, ie if it's into the wind on certain holes , already have in mind to take plenty of club. Focus on the positive aspects of your last game & remember the good shots.
Your body language & breathing are vital . Stand tall with the head upright & try not to let your eye level drop below the flag while walking. Breathing deeply allowing the stomach expand while inhaling (babies do this great) can help calm the nerves & give you a personal ease.
Remember it's only a game , it's not life or death or your job! You are going to hit bad shots so be mindful of that & accepting this can help your overall confidence.
Enjoy the process.

Darren
0860827800
darrenmcloughlinpgapro@hotmail.com

The Winning Formula

Congratulations to Padraig Harrington on winning the Honda Classic . Padraig has immense tenacity & a work ethic that is second to none , so , it came as know shock to me that he has won again on the PGA Tour.
So, what can we learn from his great win. As, he said himself he had the YIPS in 2012. Yes a major champion who had the YIPS. Does this sound familiar, well maybe it does. Bernhard Langer had the YIPS in his career too. The unmistakeable factor between these too players is there unrelenting work ethic, diligence & love for practice. Were they both the two most talented golfers, certainly not but they sure as hell have squeezed every  ounce out of their games.
In golf you are going to "Fail" more than you win. It's a harsh fact but one we all must face. The process or journey to achieving a goal or achievement is totally an individual thing. For you it might be breaking a certain gross score, for a beginner it might be making a Par & for a Tour player it can be a win or retaining their Tour status. You see as in all walks of life success for the individual has different levels & bearing within their lives.

With this in mind at the Darren Mc Loughlin Academy for the Month of March I am offering you a specialised individual program which covers all the areas of this great game. This program will be catered specifically for you. It's your program to suit your goals & aspirations.
To start you on the new season the initial offer is for 3 One hour lessons with video analysis, drills & individual assessments for only €100. This offer is limited so contact me ASAP .
In the next Newsletter I will be touching on the process of what to do before your game of golf.

Darren

Tel:0860827800
Email:darrenmcloughlinpgapro@hotmail.com