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Sánchez-Oliva, D., Palmeira, A. L., Carraça, E. V., Teixeira, P. J., Markland, D., & Silva, M. N. (2021). Motivational Strategies Used by Exercise Professionals: A Latent Profile Analysis. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 18(8), 895–903.
The authors of this article examined motivational strategies of exercise professionals, this will provide you with information about self-motivation theory and selection of motivation strategies.

Bird, M. D., Swann, C., & Jackman, P. C. (2023). The what, why, and how of goal setting: A review of the goal-setting process in applied sport psychology practice. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
This is an excellent overview of goal setting as it applies to the field of sport/motivation psychology.

Durdubas, D., & Koruc, Z. (2023). Effects of a multifaceted team goal-setting intervention for youth volleyball teams. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35(2), 224–243.
This article demonstrates the technique of goal setting for volleyball players, as they at motivation from a team perspective.

Gregg, M., & Hall, C. (2018). Imagery as a skill: Longitudinal analysis of changes in motivational imagery. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 37(4), 448–457.
This article provides an overview of imagery as an intervention for motivation.

Latinjak, A. T., Masó, M., Calmeiro, L., & Hatzigeorgiadis, A. (2020). Athletes’ use of goal-directed self-talk: Situational determinants and functions. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 18(6), 733–748.
This article helps the reader understand the benefits of self-talk interventions from the athlete's perspective.

Gregg, M., & Hall, C. (2018). Imagery as a skill: Longitudinal analysis of changes in motivational imagery. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 37(4), 448–457.