Motivation & Consistency: Building Momentum in Your Strength & Speed Program

#6 - Strength & Speed Coaching - Pursuing Your Best ⚡️

Hey everyone, Preston here—welcome back to Pursuit PE!

In our last newsletter, we explored the Training Card system—a simple, tangible way to track daily lifts without tech glitches or recurring fees. But what happens after that initial excitement fades? How do you keep your students consistently engaged and pushing for personal bests all semester?

Today, I’m sharing eight advanced strategies that go beyond basic accountability—perfect if you’re looking to supercharge motivation and maintain high energy in your PE weight room.

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1. Start with Clear, Achievable Goals

Goal-Setting & Accountability

• Focus on Short-Term Wins: Instead of a broad “Squat 300 lbs” target, break it into weekly or bi-weekly steps: “Add 5 lbs each session,” or “Improve form and control in this particular exercise.”

• Individual & Class Targets: Each student aims for a personal record, while the entire rack group pursues, say, attendance goals or a collective jump in 10-yard dash speeds. The power of ownership and TEAM can always be on display.

Why It Works: Students who know exactly what they’re working toward remain motivated far beyond the first few weeks. Maybe consider having a short goal-setting session at the beginning of the semester and then check in on those goals along the way.

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2. Emphasize “Best Version of You”

Personal Growth Over Rivalry

• Individual Progress vs. Peer Comparisons: Encourage them to outdo their own last session, not chase a teammate’s PR.

• Supportive Atmosphere: Pair them for spotting or small group feedback—but stress that each athlete’s main competition is their own previous performance.

• Progress Boards or PR Bell: Posting +5 lbs or -0.05 sec improvements fosters a sense of personal victory without overshadowing others.

Why It Works: A self-improvement mantra promotes healthy engagement and consistent effort, rather than fueling jealousy or intimidation.

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