Motivation is one key factor backing the reason that any athlete begins to play. Intrinsic motivations are inherent characteristics that feed off one's internal drive to attain a goal or objective. Extrinsic motivation is outside influences or people that often result in compensation, social approval, or rewards (Bartle, 2006). The real question is what is motivation and how does one continue to keep it up throughout their career. If coaches can tap into an individual's motivation, they may be able to better inspire and keep the desire to compete alive. Motivation is a love for what it is one competes in, practices, and enjoys sports at whatever level that may be. Motivation is desire. It is different for every individual but can be touched by many coaches, peers, friends, and family. Motivation in athletics can be defined as" ... the inclination to pursue and persist in activities related to one's sport"(Taylor, 2005). It is the reason that an athlete practices year round, in-season or off-season. Athletes continue to perfect skills required to be the best at sports. Sometimes it's what is inside of an individual. The motivation can be internal or external. The important factor is finding someone who can tap into one's inner feelings that drive them to do whatever it takes day in and day out. Research question posed for this study include the following: 1. Do collegiate female athletes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) experience a change in motivation for participation in athletics? 2. What are the factors that play a major role in the change of motivation within the collegiate female athletes of the RMAC?