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So far Craig Sigl has created 364 blog entries.

Sports Psychology For Youth Sports

2016-01-14T17:25:33+08:00

I still get disappointed when I hear from coaches and parents who blame kids for their lack of effort in reaching their potential.  I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth sports.The bottom line is, kids in sports always perform their best when they are free of fears and limiting beliefs. That is what stops kids from giving their best efforts. In this video, I share with you the difference between what is typical teachings in sports psychology and what I believe you also need to learn to truly become mentally tough!     Many people in the [...]

Sports Psychology For Youth Sports2016-01-14T17:25:33+08:00

Give Your Athletes The Competitive Edge Through Mental Coaching

2017-04-04T11:42:02+08:00

I want to tell you a quick story about a coach whose success changed dramatically after learning the tools and techniques of mental coaching for his team. Coach Brown loved the game of basketball and teaching his players the ins and outs of the game. He was dedicated to creating excellence in his players, so he made sure to study every drill and training he could get his hands on.  He considered himself a real student of the game. His Varsity High School team had always done respectfully well and he felt like he had the respect of his players and [...]

Give Your Athletes The Competitive Edge Through Mental Coaching2017-04-04T11:42:02+08:00

How To Fire Up Motivation For Athletes

2016-01-14T17:26:35+08:00

How do you think elite athletes find the motivation to work as hard as they do to be the best at their sport? They DIG DEEP and find the fire in their belly that drives them to be the first to show up, the last to leave, and have the energy to inspire their team to greatness. Have you always wanted to know how elite players find the motivation to work as hard as they do be the BEST in their sport? Your search ends here... Craig has some exciting tips to share in this new video on how to fire [...]

How To Fire Up Motivation For Athletes2016-01-14T17:26:35+08:00

How To Be A Good Goalie

2014-06-12T06:27:25+08:00

Do you play hockey or watch hockey?  Ever wonder what it takes or how to be a good goalie? In this video, Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer gives some tips and pointers what to do on the mental side of the game to be a good goalie... Listen and Discover How to be a Good Goalie How To Be A Good Goalie As a player, your coach has probably told you how important preparation is for how to be a good hockey goalie. But even hearing that, sometimes you just feel like it's just too hard... and [...]

How To Be A Good Goalie2014-06-12T06:27:25+08:00

How To Overcome Fear and Anxiety In Sports

2015-10-27T07:39:33+08:00

Every athlete experiences fear and anxiety, especially before big games or matches.  It is normal and healthy.  If used in a positive way it can help you focus and be pumped up with energy. But for some of your athletes I am sure it causes them to freeze up and miss opportunities.  I worked with a pole vaulter who was so fearful she eventually was unable to run down the track! In this video, Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer explains to coaches how to help their athletes overcome fear and anxiety... How Do You Help Youth Athletes Overcome [...]

How To Overcome Fear and Anxiety In Sports2015-10-27T07:39:33+08:00

How To Get Out Of A Hitting Slump

2019-07-20T00:42:32+08:00

Today we have a guest post from Larry Cicchiello, who is the successful author of “Excellent Baseball Coaching: 30 Seconds Away.” (Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer added some mental training tips on this topic below Larry's article) Very simply, a baseball hitting slump occurs because of something that you are now doing that is mechanically incorrect when swinging the bat or it can be something that you were doing correctly and now you are not doing it. In other words, either you have developed a bad habit or have gotten away from a good habit. One of the reasons we have [...]

How To Get Out Of A Hitting Slump2019-07-20T00:42:32+08:00

How To Deal With A Difficult Coach

2016-01-14T17:27:20+08:00

A 12-year old quarterback and his dad came to my office to work with me to improve his performance.  He was barely holding back tears and I could hear in his voice a sense of giving up.  He told me his goal as a football player was to play quarterback for the University of Washington Huskies.  It was his dream ever since he met Jake Locker who was the Husky quarterback at the time and went on to the NFL.  He showed me his signed cap by Locker.  He was a football player through and through. I managed to gain his [...]

How To Deal With A Difficult Coach2016-01-14T17:27:20+08:00

The Forgotten Element of Youth Sports Coaching: Mind Over Matter

2016-01-14T17:27:55+08:00

This is a guest article on Mental Toughness from Coach Lonnie who blogs at Kids, Youth Sports Coaching and Parenting Tips... Week after week, millions of coaches across the world are teaching young athletes how to play the game. In all sports, coaches are instructing their athletes on how to kick, catch, throw, swing or do whatever to develop sports skills necessary to compete in their respective competitions. They teach technical skills, tactical skills and conditioning, but fail to incorporate one of the most important elements of an athlete’s development, building mental endurance. In her book, “Beginning Your A Game,” Jennifer [...]

The Forgotten Element of Youth Sports Coaching: Mind Over Matter2016-01-14T17:27:55+08:00

Lacrosse Success Tip: How To Build Trust

2015-09-04T06:58:39+08:00

Here is the article about Lacrosse Success Tip: How To Build Trust. Bill is a mid-fielder on his high school lacrosse team. Ever since he was introduced to it at the age of 10, he has been totally enthralled with mastering the sport.  He actually enjoys some of the drills and practices that his teammates find boring. He loves working out and conditioning himself to improve his stamina as he knows it makes him a better player. Bill’s coach taught him early that lacrosse players need to be constantly moving in order to be effective. But most of all, he is [...]

Lacrosse Success Tip: How To Build Trust2015-09-04T06:58:39+08:00

Performance Anxiety In Sports – What Youth Sports Coaches Need To Know

2015-10-29T13:43:56+08:00

Craig conducted a workshop at the Northwest Coaches conference to help coaches with their athlete's mental game.  This is often way under-emphasized by coaches probably because they just don't have the information.  Coaches: You need to get educated or get left behind! Understand what drives fears for young athletes and use your communication skills to inoculate against it. Watch the video:     Performance anxiety is one of the most common problems with athletes and is the reason why the study of sports psychology exists today. The reaction that we're dealing with is the fear reaction  You hear it [...]

Performance Anxiety In Sports – What Youth Sports Coaches Need To Know2015-10-29T13:43:56+08:00

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