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So far Craig Sigl has created 364 blog entries.

Learning + Enjoyment = Winning – NOT Parent’s Pressure On Kids

2016-01-14T17:06:53+08:00

Do you as a parent find yourself confused as to how much pressure you should put on your child to help them reach their athletic potential?  Did your coaches, mentors and parents put a lot of pressure on you and so you think that pressure on kids work too? Read on to find out that is not always the best way to go... Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  I'm Craig Sigl,  the Mental Toughness Trainer.  Today we have a guest article from Dennis Hillyard about what parents pressuring does to kids in sports. Coach Hillyard has been a player, coach [...]

Learning + Enjoyment = Winning – NOT Parent’s Pressure On Kids2016-01-14T17:06:53+08:00

How Athletes Can Stop Choking Under Pressure?

2017-10-18T20:07:08+08:00

It’s the 1986 World Series and the Boston Red Sox are winning by 2 runs in the last inning with 2 outs and 2 strikes on the batter. A very easy, slow ground ball was hit to Bill Buckner, the Red Sox first baseman, but instead of picking it up he let it go through his legs.  It went down as one of the worst chokes in the history of baseball. World famous tennis player, John McEnroe was leading Ivan Lendl, 2 sets to 0 in the French Open and had not lost a match all year. McEnroe only needed one [...]

How Athletes Can Stop Choking Under Pressure?2017-10-18T20:07:08+08:00

Mental Performance Anxiety – The Hidden Culprit

2016-01-14T17:08:09+08:00

Performance anxiety seems to be the number one issue in youth sports these days.  Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth athletes. It is easy to blame it on the kid's parents or coaches, but I think anxiety in sports goes much deeper than just pressure from sports parents and coaches. Love to know your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. What are the Effects of Performance Anxiety on Sports Performance? It seems like everywhere around the world, kids in sports are experiencing some sort of sports performance anxiety like this every [...]

Mental Performance Anxiety – The Hidden Culprit2016-01-14T17:08:09+08:00

High School Baseball Coaching Tips – How To Focus

2016-01-14T17:08:59+08:00

I have coaches telling me all the time that they have trouble getting their players to focus.  So I decided to write this baseball coaching tips post to help you teach your high school players a quick technique on how to focus. High School Baseball Pitching Coaches Learn How To Get Your Players To Focus Let me tell you a story about Jim, a 16-year-old varsity pitcher. Unlike many of his teammates, he hadn't played on a select team, but is showing signs of becoming a very powerful player as his body grew taller and stronger over the summer. [...]

High School Baseball Coaching Tips – How To Focus2016-01-14T17:08:59+08:00

‘On Air’- Craig Discusses the Importance of Mental Training for Athletes

2016-01-14T17:10:00+08:00

Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer was recently featured on a sports radio talk show discussing “The 4 Keys for Developing Mental Toughness for Teen Athletes”. We thought there was some valuable information in the interview we wanted to share. Some of the questions that were discussed in the talk show are: How you might be sabotaging your performance without even knowing it? How developing mental fitness may be different than you think? Why, not developing a positive mental attitude could cost you BIG TIME during critical moments? How mental strength can be a performance booster? The Introduction that the [...]

‘On Air’- Craig Discusses the Importance of Mental Training for Athletes2016-01-14T17:10:00+08:00

Can Some Performance Anxiety Treatments Actually Make Your Problem Worse?

2016-01-14T17:10:20+08:00

Are you one of those people that occasionally suffer from performance anxiety?  It is such a common problem among athletes you would think that sports psychologist would have some good solutions for athletes by now.  Unfortunately this is NOT the case. Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer. If you have never been to see a sports psychologist this short dialogue will give you a sample of what the typical performance anxiety treatments are like and why they don't work!  I will go out on a limb and say that some performance anxiety treatments actually [...]

Can Some Performance Anxiety Treatments Actually Make Your Problem Worse?2016-01-14T17:10:20+08:00

Top 9 “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports To Be Successful

2016-01-14T17:23:29+08:00

What Are The “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports? Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  I'm Craig Sigl, the mental toughness trainer for youth athletes. I hear from our parents all the time about how their kids are struggling in their sport for a variety of reasons. We all get our children to participate in sports for "all the right" reasons and when it does not go as planned it can be extremely frustrating. So I wanted to do a post to give you some ideas on how you can positively effect your kids experience playing their sport.  I would also [...]

Top 9 “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports To Be Successful2016-01-14T17:23:29+08:00

National Youth Sports Program Launched To Build Confidence For Kids In Sports

2016-01-14T17:24:22+08:00

I hear stories all the time from frustrated parents about their kids in sports wanting to drop out.  If you want to make sure your kids are getting the best experience possible from their sports program be sure to read on... Has this been a problem for you?  If so, we would love to hear what happened with your kid in the comments section below. Listen here:National Youth Sports 35 million kids play organized sports every year and 92% of parents of youth athletes felt youth sports programs were important to the overall development of their children, [...]

National Youth Sports Program Launched To Build Confidence For Kids In Sports2016-01-14T17:24:22+08:00

How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball

2015-10-27T07:35:23+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer and I am here to teach you How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball in this latest video for baseball players. Although the video features the issues experience by baseball players, the lessons apply to any athlete who wants to learn how to kick out that voice in their head that says they are not good enough! Listen to How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball How to Master The Mental Game Of Baseball Do you question or doubt yourself and your abilities? Do [...]

How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball2015-10-27T07:35:23+08:00

When It Comes To Learning Life Skills, You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids!

2016-01-14T17:24:53+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth athletes. Parents always ask me what are the best sports for kids?  There is no "right answer and luckily there are so many different sports for kids that parents can choose from to have their kids play. What is important is choosing something that works for your child's temperament and idea of fun. You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids! Playing sports for kids is a fantastic way for parents to teach focus, discipline, resilience and how to build confidence in a very fun and exciting way.  [...]

When It Comes To Learning Life Skills, You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids!2016-01-14T17:24:53+08:00

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