Getting The Extra Push And Confidence With Religion For Athletes

2017-09-28T20:29:16+08:00

In this article, I’m going to teach how to connect your religion or faith to help you perform better in sports. The story of Julie Julie was 16 when she came to me devastated that she did not make the varsity soccer team. The varsity coach had seen her play the year before and even complimented her on her excellent defense at the end of a game as she came off the field. She had worked on her game over the summer and thought she was a shoo-in this year.   But it didn’t happen and she felt her confidence completely drain [...]

Getting The Extra Push And Confidence With Religion For Athletes2017-09-28T20:29:16+08:00

How To Coach U8 Soccer Practice

2020-09-27T20:03:52+08:00

Each age group of youth soccer teams comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Here we will focus on a typical session for under 8 players, addressing their needs and learning styles in order to optimize their learning whilst maintaining a fun, engaging environment. Before we look at some practice session examples it’s important to try and understand the players we are working with a little bit better. So I will list some typical traits of players in this age bracket: In the early development stage of their soccer motor skills Short attention spans/ Easily distracted Learn best through [...]

How To Coach U8 Soccer Practice2020-09-27T20:03:52+08:00

Three Soccer Drills For Kids

2015-01-17T00:08:47+08:00

Coach U12 and under soccer players to develop confidence through these drills   Hello! My name is Goran Popovic, and I'm a football/soccer coach with UEFA A license. Today I'm going to show you some soccer drills for players under 12 years of age. These three soccer drills for kids are just like the ones I demonstrate on the components of football development when I train teens, high schoolers and college soccer players. Modern training tends to be done in a much shorter time and yet achieve maximum effect. Kids of this age are in the sensitive stages of development and [...]

Three Soccer Drills For Kids2015-01-17T00:08:47+08:00

How To Run A Soccer Practice For Youth Players

2015-01-09T18:56:37+08:00

How to coach youth soccer   The biggest challenge that is faced by a coach is consistently providing an engaging and fun environment for their players. In providing a quality training session soccer coaches assist players to unconsciously improving an array of skills, such as motor, technical, and social, in each training session.   For starters, it is rule of thumb to depart from using “The Three L’s”, which is Laps, Lines, and Lectures. This is old school and it isn’t very effective any more.   Laps do not fulfill a purpose in the drills since young players are naturally fit. [...]

How To Run A Soccer Practice For Youth Players2015-01-09T18:56:37+08:00

8 Great Things About Getting A Bad Youth Sports Coach

2021-02-18T07:43:50+08:00

What To Do When You're Stuck With A Bad Youth Sports Coach "Craig, Any tips to help an athlete "get through" a season when they are stuck with a bad coach (overly critical, aggressive, demeaning, etc) so they don't lose their confidence?" Yes. I often see athletes in this predicament. The secret is in appreciating the fact that the difficult coach pushes you into seeking some help in building mental toughness and having the opportunity to practice it in real life. I have run into many athletes who go through many years of “good” coaches [...]

8 Great Things About Getting A Bad Youth Sports Coach2021-02-18T07:43:50+08:00

Should You Let Your Child Quit Sports?

2020-09-30T20:19:02+08:00

As an expert in working with kids in sports, I get this type of question often from parents: Should you let your child quit sports? We want to help our daughter, now 12, with handling the pressure of playing premier club soccer. She is by far one of the better skilled players and excellent at practices but would shut down if she fumble or felt she made a mistake on the field. We've struggled with this the last 2 seasons but she has made some improvements. As parents her play and potential has fueled our support and encouragement. Recently, she didn't [...]

Should You Let Your Child Quit Sports?2020-09-30T20:19:02+08:00

Sports Injuries: How To Get Past Them

2020-09-30T23:15:14+08:00

Getting injured in your sport is common place for active kids, but common sports injuries is also something all parents, coaches and athletes fear. No one wants to be forced to stop playing. How you handle your comeback is extremely important. With the right mental attitude you can either come back ready to play or fearful and tentative. Tap here to watch a unique sports injury treatment video teaching you to use your mind to help overcome setbacks. Today we have a guest article from Emily Torres, CPFT, CMT, whose practice focuses on sports injury treatment and prevention and sports [...]

Sports Injuries: How To Get Past Them2020-09-30T23:15:14+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

Youth Soccer Coaching – Dealing With Different Types of Players And Skill Levels

2020-09-30T23:42:48+08:00

This is the 3rd and final part of a series that Koach Karl Dewazien, an expert on youth soccer coaching, wrote on how to work with different personalities and skill levels of athletes on your team…. THE POTENTIAL SUPERSTAR Problem: Early physical maturing. Signs: Teammates begin to rely on them to help win every game. BAD SOLUTION: Coach siding with the individual, basking in his glory, he will add to the pressure. Spending most of the time talking to the individual. GOOD SOLUTION: Realize that no matter how much talent or self-confident the player is, they are as emotionally vulnerable as [...]

Youth Soccer Coaching – Dealing With Different Types of Players And Skill Levels2020-09-30T23:42:48+08:00

Preparation Is The Key To Controlling Your Anger

2015-02-27T16:13:01+08:00

Ever lose your temper playing sports?  Most of us have and it usually never ends up with a positive outcome.  Well in sports losing your cool can have devastating results.  So how do elite athletes control their tempers? How do your athletes act when they are provoked or teased? Reacting out of anger has brought down even the best of athletes.Watch the video to build mental endurance and know how to maintain your cool. In this video, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer shares some mental strength secrets and how elite athletes deal with frustration and anger... Secrets Of Elite [...]

Preparation Is The Key To Controlling Your Anger2015-02-27T16:13:01+08:00
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