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Why I Play · about a minute
The alarm's going.
You don't want to go.
You used to love this. Somewhere in there, you still might. Let's find the reason that's yours.
How much do you want to go today?
Why do you still play?
Tap every one that's true. Both kinds are real, and most athletes have some of each.
Not sure anymore is a real answer. If it's been weeks, talk to a parent, coach or school counselor. In the US you can call or text 988 any time.
Pick the one that's most yours.
Now, how much do you want to go?
Research on motivation finds that the reasons that are your own hold up longer than pressure does (Deci and Ryan).
Not sure anymore is a real answer. If it's been weeks, talk to a parent, coach or school counselor. In the US you can call or text 988 any time.
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Send your team the why.
When practice starts to feel like a chore, pressure is usually doing the talking. This rep helps each athlete find a reason that's their own. One minute, no sign-up, and nothing comes back to you.