Another day Quote by Jermaine Jenas
“I can remember visiting one school in Nottingham - where there were about 10 pupils on the brink of exclusion. They had about a term-and-a-half to go and I said to them that - if they didn't miss another day - I'd get them football tickets at the end of their studies.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Talk Show, 2018
He used a tangible incentive—football tickets—to motivate at‑risk students, showing how rewards can drive attendance and engagement.
In simple terms: He promised tickets to improve school attendance.
Key Takeaway
Use clear rewards to motivate behavior.
Themes
motivation
education
incentives
Mood
encouraging
pragmatic
Type
educational
behavioral
When to use this quote
- school attendance
- youth programs
- behavioral change
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
student engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives work best for you?
- How can we sustain motivation after rewards end?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may not address underlying issues.
