Developing intrinsic motivation in junior ice hockey
Ohtonen, Keijo (2014)
Ohtonen, Keijo
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201501271648
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201501271648
Tiivistelmä
Getting to a top level in ice hockey requires tremendous amount of effort. It is often those
who have strong desire that can go all the way. Not everyone has a strong desire from begin
with and that is ok, everyone is not meant to become professional hockey players. Still, there
are lots of players who have the fire inside them. Problem is that it is not always nurtured
properly but rather suffocated.
This report will focus on motivational theories and practical implementations. Goal is to find
effective and practical ways to increase intrinsic motivation, and educate parents and coaches
how to use them. Having coaches and parents to value same principles helps the overall development
of an athlete. That is why the product is not only meant for coaches, but for parents
too.
Improving intrinsic motivation not only helps to avoid drop out phenomenon but makes
practicing more efficient. Imagine team practicing passing with same enthusiasm than when
shooting penalty-shots. Having players to practice because they want to rather than just following
coaches orders will lead to happier environment.
This project is for Heinolan Kiekko Ry (HeKi) ice hockey club. The author of this report is a
head of juniors and a coach of E juniors in HeKi. E juniors will serve as a platform for this
study.
who have strong desire that can go all the way. Not everyone has a strong desire from begin
with and that is ok, everyone is not meant to become professional hockey players. Still, there
are lots of players who have the fire inside them. Problem is that it is not always nurtured
properly but rather suffocated.
This report will focus on motivational theories and practical implementations. Goal is to find
effective and practical ways to increase intrinsic motivation, and educate parents and coaches
how to use them. Having coaches and parents to value same principles helps the overall development
of an athlete. That is why the product is not only meant for coaches, but for parents
too.
Improving intrinsic motivation not only helps to avoid drop out phenomenon but makes
practicing more efficient. Imagine team practicing passing with same enthusiasm than when
shooting penalty-shots. Having players to practice because they want to rather than just following
coaches orders will lead to happier environment.
This project is for Heinolan Kiekko Ry (HeKi) ice hockey club. The author of this report is a
head of juniors and a coach of E juniors in HeKi. E juniors will serve as a platform for this
study.