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If Winning Isnt Everything…Then What Is?

2017-10-18T18:57:01+08:00

Sometimes when you stop TRYING TO WIN you end up winning more. In this article on If Winning Isn't Everything, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer explains why... Most coaches emphasize winning. I am sure you have all heard the quote from Vince Lombardi "Winning isnt everything...it's the only thing" You've been taught all of your life that to succeed, you always have to work hard towards a goal. Well, that's true, except that in competition and game time, athletes often perform MUCH BETTER by not focusing on winning! Watch the video below to learn why focusing on winning backfires and discover [...]

If Winning Isnt Everything…Then What Is?2017-10-18T18:57:01+08:00

How To Get Back Into The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 2

2015-10-27T08:00:15+08:00

In this article and video you will learn how to get back in the game from sitting on the bench... Even if your athlete is sitting the bench the whole year, they will be learning powerful lessons that will prove valuable the rest of their lives such as discipline, consistency, perseverance, and especially patience. So how do you help a frustrated kid who is a bench warmer? Watch the video below to find out! It’s also a fact of team sports that there are always going to be more players than can play at any given time.  Backups are [...]

How To Get Back Into The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 22015-10-27T08:00:15+08:00

Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports

2016-01-14T17:34:09+08:00

I have been hearing a lot about burnout in youth sports lately and wanted to make sure I address this issue, because it is completely avoidable. I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth sports and I am committed to helping kids get back to finding what they love about playing their sport. Youth Sports Burnout is getting to be a bigger and bigger issue among youth sports athletes, because of the demands and expectations placed on them from parents, peers and coaches. I am sure you know some talented athlete who quit their sport, because of the pressure. It [...]

Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports2016-01-14T17:34:09+08:00

Don’t Let Your Kid’s Sports Failures Stick

2017-05-27T05:42:22+08:00

Before specializing in working with youth athletes, I assisted many adults with anxiety and stress. What makes me different than many others in my field is that I am all about going to the CAUSE of the problem and CLEARING it, and not just dealing with the symptom. In other words, we have underlying beliefs like:  "I'm not good enough" that we learn when we are young and it carries over into adulthood causing us problems for years. These destructive belief programs often happen and can be traced back to our youth sports experiences as a teen and pre-teen. As a [...]

Don’t Let Your Kid’s Sports Failures Stick2017-05-27T05:42:22+08:00

How To Get Back In The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 1

2014-06-12T18:32:18+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy!  Many athletes are frustrated by having to sit the bench.  In this video, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer explains how to get back in the game when you just sitting the bench... Is Your Athlete Tired of Sitting On The Bench? Stop worrying! There are many stories of famous athletes who were bench-warmers for quite some time, before they got their chance and all of them had one thing in common...they didn't give up! It is never "fun", but there are lessons that can be learned from some other famous bench warmers that show it can [...]

How To Get Back In The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 12014-06-12T18:32:18+08:00

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts Performance

2017-12-11T08:38:09+08:00

Many athletes wear the badge of being a "perfectionist" proudly.  Unfortunately, many don't realize it but this ends up only hurting their performance. How does trying to being perfect cause you to lose or underperform??? Let me explain using a typical client story of mine... [Video Transcript] John, a 13-year-old basketball player, had been playing basketball, since he was 8 years old and absolutely loved the sport. His coaches commented on how hard he always worked to improve his game and how he was an inspiration to his teammates. However, John has not been getting as much playing time lately as [...]

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts Performance2017-12-11T08:38:09+08:00

Show Your Son/Daughter This Video After A Big Loss or Choke

2017-04-14T10:11:38+08:00

I regularly hear athletes describe in great detail how devastating their last loss or choke was. Unfortunately kids and adults alike, tend to To a lot of  kids playing sports, it can seem like the end of the world.  What they are missing is…PERSPECTIVE. Playing sports see the loss or mistake in a new light and make it an experience they learn and grow from. Your athlete makes a big mistake or is upset after a poor performance. What should you say or do? This is a perfect time to help them see the loss or mistake in a new light [...]

Show Your Son/Daughter This Video After A Big Loss or Choke2017-04-14T10:11:38+08:00

Get Laser Sharp Focus and Concentration In Your Sport

2017-10-18T18:52:15+08:00

In this article will discuss how to get laser sharp focus and concentration in your sport. "Losers visualize the penalties of failure, but winners visualize the rewards of success." Rod Gilbert When you get really good at sports concentration and focus, almost nothing will be able to knock you off your game… crowds screaming, opponents trash talking you....any pressure will be a non-factor and you will see your performance will skyrocket. Talk about the need to focus and concentrate...check out this hysterical video and see how even the best players can get knocked off their game.... A simple exercise you can do [...]

Get Laser Sharp Focus and Concentration In Your Sport2017-10-18T18:52:15+08:00

Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help

2016-01-14T17:36:22+08:00

There is so many Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help. I went to fan appreciation day at the Seattle Mariners stadium a couple years ago. There were 4 pitchers on the dugout that us fans got to interview. I asked the first question: "What do you do for your mental game?" All 4 of them responded but did not answer the question and so I finished by concluding "so you don't do anything?" over the stadium loudspeakers and then gave them my card as they walked off. Most players have no idea how important the mental game plays a [...]

Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help2016-01-14T17:36:22+08:00

Get In The Zone Using Clear The Mechanism

2015-10-27T08:08:36+08:00

We've all heard about “The Zone” right?  No, I’m not talking about a special diet or a municipal district.  I’m talking about that elusive state of being that you can create within yourself so that you can achieve your potential in performing anything. The Zone has been described as an ecstatic experience when everything works, fits, and is just right.  It’s effortless and the perfect actions just happen. It’s like being possessed by your best self.  You usually have an intense focus on what you’re doing and everything else fades away. Many sports movies depict such scenes where the spectators blur [...]

Get In The Zone Using Clear The Mechanism2015-10-27T08:08:36+08:00

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