Don’t Set Goals. Set Standards.
Goals end.Standards don’t.
Instead of:“Make varsity”“Get recruited”“Start every game”
Ask:
- What is my daily standard when I’m tired?
- How do I respond after a mistake?
- What does my effort look like when no one’s watching?
The level you reach in 2026 will match the standards you tolerate, not the goals you write down.
Drop one standard you’re committing to this year.