The framework

THE MOTIVATION SPACE MODEL

Turning different drives into one direction.

Every team wants to move faster toward its goals. Most motivation advice treats that as a purely individual problem. This model reveals the team dimension of motivation, so you have a practical way to ask more of your athletes, in the way that actually moves each of them.

This isn't a personality test. It's a practical toolkit. Once we understand what's driving someone, we can ask for what works. The real change happens when your team builds that understanding together.

SSignificance

Getting recognition and making a meaningful impact on the team.

PPredictability

A sense of certainty, clear expectations, and fairness in how the team runs.

AAutonomy

Real independence and a genuine say in decisions that affect them.

CConnection

Meaningful relationships and a real sense of belonging on the roster.

EExpansion

Growth, learning, and being able to see their own progress.

Women's professional soccer match under the lights
Game night. This is where the work actually gets tested.
Two teams lined up facing each other before a match
Same model, every level, whichever two teams are lining up.
What teams report

What changes when everyone understands the SPACE model.

  • Players who can self-motivate through a slump, instead of waiting to be rescued.
  • Increased self-awareness, which unlocks deeper motivation and resilience.
  • A culture that actually attracts and retains your top talent.
  • Championship-level performance that holds up under real pressure.
How it works

Three steps, in order.

1

Take the assessment

Fill out the free Motivation SPACE assessment to identify the factors driving your own behavior. It's the groundwork for everything after.

2

Do the workbook

Get the Motivation Workbook to understand the research behind the model and how to put it to work for you.

3

Bring it to your team

The real impact happens when your team discusses these insights together. From there, we can schedule a workshop or talk about a season-long partnership.

Ready to bring this to your team

Let's talk about what that could look like.