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Goals can be divided into the following categories:

 Long-term goals: One to three years

 Midterm goals: Six months to one year

 Short-term goals: One to six months

 Immediate goals: One day to one week

In order to achieve your goals, each goal should build on the last. In other words, goals should be successive and cumulative. If you want to be an all-American, you have to start by being all-conference. Before that, you have to get enough playing time to be noticed. Before that, you need to earn a spot on the team. Start with the end in mind when you set about determining your priorities and goals in your pursuit of athletic success.

Work with specialized and trusted coaches to provide perspective and education. For example, when it comes to fitness goals, strength and conditioning coaches and exercise specialists are key. A skills coach would be helpful if you’re a tennis player wanting to improve the speed of your serve. Work with a sports psychologist to help understand and establish mental and emotional goals. Getting to your long-term goal takes time and expertise. Use your support team to help you.