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Smart Goal Setting for Baseball Players

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T05:09:09+08:00

Smart Goal-Setting!I’ve worked with countless youth, college, and pro baseball players over the years and I am shocked at how few of them have taken advantage of a very simple, yet powerful mental tool to get their play to the next level. Usually, they come to see me because they have problems…they are in a slump, or have the throwing yips, or just not playing to the talent and skills they know they have. I often start out by asking them about the decisions they have made about their game. They usually answer something about deciding to play for this team [...]

Smart Goal Setting for Baseball PlayersCraig Sigl2021-07-09T05:09:09+08:00

Feeling the Winter Blues? Here’s What To Do

Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:14:36+08:00

Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's What To Do: It's natural to start feeling down in the winter months, but there are steps you can take to help! As you know, if your extremities turn blue when you’re out in the cold, it's a huge warning sign. Feeling blue can also be a warning sign for your emotional well-being that can also become a problem during the winter. It’s only natural and it’s not your fault - but you can do something about it, and you can even understand it better. The thing is, during the winter your circadian rhythm gets thrown [...]

Feeling the Winter Blues? Here’s What To DoMental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:14:36+08:00

The Top Tips For Training During Winter

Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:20:08+08:00

So, you want to exercise outdoors (even though it’s winter)? Good on you for your dedication to maintaining your training! The great news is the shift in air quality and temperature can make your immune system stronger. Additionally, your heart rate speeding up to counter the cold makes your workout even more efficient. However, it's important to be safe when taking on harsh environments and weather conditions. Here are a few tips to help make the most of your winter workout: 1. Don't Forget To Warm Up! Your body is like a car, it needs some time to warm up when [...]

The Top Tips For Training During WinterMental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:20:08+08:00

Are You Getting Enough Rest?

Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:25:56+08:00

Why Do We Need A 'Rest Day'? We work hard day in and day out so that we can play even harder when game time comes. Practice, hard work, and dedication are all important pieces of the puzzle that make up a top performing athlete. But there is one more piece to that puzzle that’s just as important as giving it 110% every practice - getting quality rest. A huge problem I’ve seen, over and over, that keeps athletes from greatness, is not getting enough quality rest. Inside of our bodies, we are constantly preserving a balance between action and rest. [...]

Are You Getting Enough Rest?Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:25:56+08:00

What Do You Mean “Stop Thinking”?

Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:30:49+08:00

Like a racing car is designed to drive, your mind is designed to think. When coaches and others give you well-intended advice to stop overthinking, they don't realize how futile this directive is. How do you simply "stop"? Can’t I Just Get My Zen On? I guess you could go to the Himalayas and meditate with some Buddhist monks for a few years and you'd learn how to do it. Don't get me wrong, meditation is a great thing. But, it can still be very difficult to slow or stop overthinking. The good news is it's not even necessary to do [...]

What Do You Mean “Stop Thinking”?Mental Toughness Team2021-07-09T05:30:49+08:00

5 Habits That Will Improve Your Mental Toughness

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T05:47:10+08:00

Mental toughness should be practiced every day, especially for those athletes wanting to take their sport to the next level. […]

5 Habits That Will Improve Your Mental ToughnessCraig Sigl2021-07-09T05:47:10+08:00

You Need a Growth Mindset – Learn How From NBA Star Steph Curry

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T05:55:33+08:00

"Believing that your qualities are carved in stone - which is part of having a fixed mindset - discourages risk-taking and revision.People with a fixed mindset avoid challenging situations that might lead to failure because success depends upon protecting and promoting their set of fixed qualities and concealing their deficiencies." -- Steph Curry We came across a really good article the other day from inc.com: "You Need a Growth Mindset -- and NBA Star Steph Curry Can Teach You How to Get One" This article was geared more towards entrepreneurs, however the main points were still extremely relevant to athletes. [...]

You Need a Growth Mindset – Learn How From NBA Star Steph CurryCraig Sigl2021-07-09T05:55:33+08:00

How To Overcome The Fear Of Disappointing Parents and Others

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T06:01:13+08:00

This is a clip from the Baseball/Softball Mental Toughness program released in spring 2018. It’s part of module 7 where we work on becoming fearless by finding a treatment for the fear of failure and rejection. […]

How To Overcome The Fear Of Disappointing Parents and OthersCraig Sigl2021-07-09T06:01:13+08:00

Visualization Techniques & Exercises for Sports Performance Training

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T06:06:18+08:00

Mental practice or visualization techniques: using your imagination to practice your sport! […]

Visualization Techniques & Exercises for Sports Performance TrainingCraig Sigl2021-07-09T06:06:18+08:00

Letting go of the need to control and trust your skills

Craig Sigl2021-07-09T06:09:22+08:00

Performance = Potential – Interference […]

Letting go of the need to control and trust your skillsCraig Sigl2021-07-09T06:09:22+08:00