Competence
The need for competence
Self-Determination Theory
In sport, it's about
mastery, getting better, being capable.
These creatures all chase competence — but in very different ways. The tracker logs all four needs independently, so this is the lever, not a label.
Who chases it, and how
Eagle
The Eagle chases it by winning and proving it on the scoreboard.
Owl
The Owl chases it by understanding the game more deeply than anyone.