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  • Fueling the Fire: How Psychological Need Satisfaction Drives Intrinsic Motivation

    Fueling the Fire: How Psychological Need Satisfaction Drives Intrinsic Motivation

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    Ian Reardon
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    Self-Determination Theory (SDT) explores athletes’ intrinsic motivation by focusing on autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Coaches can support this by involving athletes in training decisions, setting personalized goals, providing constructive feedback, promoting positive team dynamics, allowing choice in competition prep, fostering leadership, and adapting to individual differences. SDT empowers athletes to excel with passion and resilience.