John wants to be a member of Canada's Olympic hockey team in ten years. What kind of goal is John pursuing?

A) mastery
B) distal
C) proximal
D) performance

Distal

Relates to being situated away from the center or point of reference, often used in describing physical locations on the body or in psychological constructs.

Mastery

Achieving a high level of proficiency or expertise in a particular skill or body of knowledge.

Proximal

Physically or metaphorically close; pertaining to the immediate surroundings or situation.