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Performance Goals versus Outcome Goals Effective goals focus on performance, not outcome. Performance is what the athlete controls. Outcomes are frequently controlled by others. An athlete may have an outstanding performance and not win a contest because other athletes have performed even better. Conversely, an athlete may perform poorly and still win if all other athletes perform at a lower level. If an athlete's goal is to run 12.10 seconds in the 100m, the athlete has greater control in achieving this goal than winning. However, the athlete has even greater control of achieving a goal if the goal is to run using the correct form, driving the knees through the entire race. This performance goal ultimately gives the athlete more control over his/her performance.   Sport Performance Goal Outcome Goal Athletics Run in lane the entire race, completing event Run race hitting split goals Basketball Make contact with opponent and block out after the shot Get the rebound Football Sprint after balls coming into play Get to the ball first and control it

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