Limerick will need much more than motivation

MOTIVATION is all governing when it comes to human challenges particularly in sport.

It governs the all too abstract ideas of hunger, ‘will to win’, determination and the other necessary requirements to achieve success in difficult battles. But although abstract in nature these are vital components in any successful team.

Managers are always looking for an edge, some little thing that will stimulate their players. The required response is an increase in their ‘will to win’ levels and the coach hopes their resolve will be superior to that of the opposition. Managers and players use various techniques to get themselves up for games. One of the best aids is using media comment and criticism to their advantage. Many players and managers admit in post-match interviews that slurs on their reputation, perceived or otherwise, by third parties rather than the opposition were powerful motivating factors.