<p>Lack of motivation is a big problem for some students, and I have found it harder to coach students who have no motivation.&#160; The techniques to hep students and address motivation will be extremely helpful.&#160; Helping these students draw from past successes is a great technique; Having them recall past solutions to their problems also gives coaches the ability to tailor affirmations to the student; for example "It is really amazing how you handled working so many extra shifts and still managed to study hard for that Biology test.&#160; Is there anything specific from that time you could use to apply to this situation?"&#160;&#160;</p>