This study aimed to identify how the motivational factors determine the permanence of young athletes in volleyball high level and compare these factors by gender and by category. Data collection was performed by applying the questionnaire Escala de Motivos para a Prática Esportiva (EMPE) to 96 young athletes from indoor volleyball (46 girls and 50 boys). The factors that most motivated the athletes to practice volleyball were: Skills Development, Health and Affiliation. Comparing of the motivational factors according to gender, except the factors health and status, the girls had higher motivation than the boys. Comparing motivational factors according to category, all items tested, except Affiliation, motivated the athletes the same way.
Motivation; Young Athletes Trainning; Volleyball Indoor; young athletes
