Craig Sigl, Author at Mental Toughness Trainer

How To Come Through Under Pressure – Tip #4

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:33+08:00

Are you ready to be the hero when your opportunity presents itself...like at the end of the game? For most athletes, the answer to that question is "No." Are you the one everyone looks to for the game-winning goal or clutch score? For most athletes this just adds on more pressure, because everybody starts expecting you to be the one to save the day whenever your team is down or needing a score. Every athlete needs to know how to come through under pressure consistently. In today's pressure tip, you will learn that the key is not to fight the [...]

How To Come Through Under Pressure – Tip #4Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:33+08:00

Conquering Fear By Letting Go Of “I”

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:46+08:00

You may not hear this approach for conquering fear in many sports psychologist offices or read it in a psychology book, because I learned this simple but powerful technique from doing yoga. I am Wendy Lynne, the Director of Mental Toughness Academy. I have been practicing this new approach for conquering fear and anxiety for myself and have found it to be amazingly effective and powerful. So I wanted to share it with you! It could be just another tool or approach you use to deal with any performance anxiety or fear. Yoga is more than just another way to move [...]

Conquering Fear By Letting Go Of “I”Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:46+08:00

What Is Self Confidence?

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:56+08:00

When it comes to being a top performer in the classroom or during the game, nothing will give you the edge you need like self confidence. Today we have guest author, Steve Rogers sharing with you how you can get self confidence, and how you can apply it to everything from school to sports, so you can give your best and get great results for your efforts. What is self confidence? You take risks every day. When you take a test at school, you're putting your knowledge on the line and are graded by how well you learn things in the [...]

What Is Self Confidence?Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:28:56+08:00

Youth Sports Parents: Tips for Dealing with The Coach Tips 7-9

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:29:09+08:00

We all as parents want our kids to be successful in their sports, of course. However, how you and your child interact and deal with their coach can make a big difference in their happiness and success while playing their sport. In this Part 3, of a 3 part video series on Success Principles for Kids and Sports, we share with you some simple, but critical things you can do to help your kids in sports and some tips for dealing with youth sports coaches... Youth Sports Parents Tips for Dealing with The Coach 7.To be taught and [...]

Youth Sports Parents: Tips for Dealing with The Coach Tips 7-9Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:29:09+08:00

Burnout In Coaching: Is It Time To Hit The OFF Button?

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:29:25+08:00

Burnout is starting to be a bigger and bigger problem if our everyday life. It kind of makes you want to flee sometimes instead of standing up and fighting, doesn't it? Especially in today's world when all anyone seems to want from us is more. More work, more time, more efficiency, more commitment, more risk-taking, more sacrifice, more, more, more. It seems like our lives are so fast paced and so much is expected of our kids. I wanted to share with you an article written by Track and Field Coach Bryan Hoddle about burnout in coaching and for youth [...]

Burnout In Coaching: Is It Time To Hit The OFF Button?Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:29:25+08:00

Sports Visualization: The Shortcut To Great Performances

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:30:49+08:00

I am sure many of you have heard about using sports visualization to improve in your sport, but do you use it? Many people are put off by the word visualization, because they think they cannot do it or some people still are not convinced of the benefits. I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer and I teach youth athletes how to use mental game training to boost their performances. Although I don't think it is the only tool that should be part of your mental training, it certainly should be used as one of the things you can do off [...]

Sports Visualization: The Shortcut To Great PerformancesCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:30:49+08:00

The Power of Positive Thoughts In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:31:10+08:00

We hear from youth sports parents all the time at the Mental Toughness Academy, who worry that their child, "uses such negative self talk" or "beats her self up all the time". I think this is an important issue parents need to address. Negative thoughts and beliefs don't normally "go away" without perspective and retraining our minds. Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Wendy Lynne, the Director of the Academy. Today we wanted to share with you the importance of using positive thoughts in sports and some tips you can use to help your child after a mistake or choke. [...]

The Power of Positive Thoughts In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:31:10+08:00

The Importance of Being Mentally Strong to Get a Sports Scholarship

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:32:23+08:00

As parents of athletes, we all have in the back of our mind "Wouldn't it be great if Johnny could get a sports scholarship to college" - right?!? Having the right natural abilities is definitely the first step, but there are a lot of gifted athletes competing for athletic scholarships. The following is a guest post discussing how mental toughness is the key ingredient. The Importance of Building Mental Strength to get a Sports Scholarship If you are looking to learn more about scholarships and how you can train your student athlete to receive one, you need to realize that [...]

The Importance of Being Mentally Strong to Get a Sports ScholarshipCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:32:23+08:00

How Parents Can Best Support Their Kid Playing Sports? Tips 3-6

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:03:33+08:00

This is Part 2 of our series of the top 9 ways parents can support their young athletes. Cheering your child on and encouraging them on from the stands is great, but there is much more to it to being a great sports parent. Check the next 3 tips on how to support your kid playing sports in this video... href="https://www.mentaltoughnesstrainer.com/wp-content/files/2012/05/Kids-In-Sports1.mp3" rel="nofollow">Kids In Sports So How Can Parents Best Support Their Kid Playing Sports? Here are the next few tips... Sleep well It’s very easy for parents of kids playing sports to ignore this, because there is [...]

How Parents Can Best Support Their Kid Playing Sports? Tips 3-6Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:03:33+08:00

Kids And Sports Success Principles For Parents Tips 1-3

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:32:36+08:00

Sports for kids isn't like it was in my day! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for Youth Sports. Today, there is travel teams, select teams, showcases, try outs for kids as young as 8 years old. There is far more pressure on kids today playing sports. More than ever it is crucial that parents know how to ensure that their children in sports build life skills and build their confidence through competition. Here is the first video from my 3 part series: Kids and sports success principles for parents... As parents and coaches there [...]

Kids And Sports Success Principles For Parents Tips 1-3Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:32:36+08:00

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