With motivation, nothing works for all coaches all the time. Motivation An athlete will not learn or perform well unless motivated. Intrinsic is usually stronger and lasts longer. Attaining success through extrinsic motivation tends to be empty and less fulfilling. Giving extrinsic motivation athletes who are intrinsically motivated does not help much.
Most successful people are intrinsically motivated.
Reinforcement is vital and positive reinforcement is usually better. Success does not always increase motivation, sometimes failure does. Knowledge of results is important Feedback is important. Excessive motivation may impede success. Optimal arousal levels are different depending on sport, the individual, or player position in a sport.