Craig Sigl, Author at Mental Toughness Trainer

The Coaches Playbook For Mental Strength

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:34+08:00

As coaches, you all know what it means to be mentally strong or you would never have made it as a coach. I am sure you developed techniques that worked for you as an athlete and are passing those on to your athletes. Having worked with 1000's of athletes over the years, I have found teaching mental toughness has to be multifaceted because kids are all so different. What may work for one athlete, falls on death ears with another athlete. We wanted to share with you what we call the Coaches Playbook for Mental Toughness video series. This series are [...]

The Coaches Playbook For Mental StrengthCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:34+08:00

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

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:48+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 LevelsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:48+08:00

Fighting Through Setbacks

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:55+08:00

Read the story about minor league baseball player Donnie Webb, from Rick Allen, the Founder of Informed Athlete. This inspiring story tells how Donnie perseveres, works very hard and is extremely determined on fighting through setbacks... Here’s some of Donnie’s story and advice… It started happening in my sophomore year, when I tried out for the high school team and got cut. The coach told me I wasn’t strong enough, big enough, didn’t have a good enough arm. I was a little guy back then. I tried hard and though I wasn’t the most athletic kid out there, I sure gave [...]

Fighting Through SetbacksCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:42:55+08:00

Youth Coaching Tips

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:05+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth athletes. I was recently asked to write an article for The Washington Coaching Magazine on youth coaching tips. I wanted to share the information with you, because I know a lot of you are coaches as well as sports parents. If you have any of your own tips to share I would love you to include them in the comments below! Youth Sports Coaches, Are You Stumped When It Comes To The Emotional Side Of The Game? Listen here: Youth Coaching Tips You’ve only [...]

Youth Coaching TipsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:05+08:00

How To Get Over The Fear Of Making Mistakes In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:20+08:00

Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer helps athletes get past their fear of losing or making a mistake, by reminding them about the most important reason they are playing their sport..... Because you love your sport!!! Reminding them of this helps put short term losses and disappointments in perspective AND it keeps the athlete focused on the present moment. Watch this video to see how Craig helps a group of varsity volleyball players with this same issue... How Does Playing For Love Of The Game Help You To Win? Have any of you ever had one of those [...]

How To Get Over The Fear Of Making Mistakes In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:20+08:00

Are You An Inspirational Youth Coach? 10 Things To Consider.

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:34+08:00

Can anything be more important than having been a truly positive life influence on those with whom you interact? This is a guest post from Michael Langlois who writes a Youth Sports Blog - "Taking You Beyond the Game!", which features articles and commentaries that deal specifically with youth sports. Michael give you tips to evaluate if you are an inspirational youth coach. In the context of sports, and particularly in the world of high-pressure youth sports, coaches have an opportunity—virtually every day—to create a lasting memory in the minds of the young athletes they are there to lead and teach. [...]

Are You An Inspirational Youth Coach? 10 Things To Consider.Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:34+08:00

Youth Baseball Tips For After Choking

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:47+08:00

You will learn in this article about of youth baseball tip for after choking. Not sure what to say or do when your child is upset after making a mistake or choking? Check out this video for youth baseball tips to help your athlete after choking: This is my story of choking during an important baseball game... I remember very well a baseball game I played when I was 14. It was a late-season game where we were in the hunt for a playoff berth and all day I was in a constant state of excitement during school trying [...]

Youth Baseball Tips For After ChokingCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:43:47+08:00

Youth Sports Parents Turn Crazy- Marv Marinovich

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:31:31+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer has worked with athletes who are constantly pushed and criticized by their parents. Ever hear of the NFL football player, Todd Marinovich? You will not believe the tactics his father, Marv, also a former player, used to turn Todd into a professional football player. Amazing! He could get an award for one of the craziest sports parents. When young athletes don't feel supported by their parents, it can sometimes lead to even worse problems if it's not addressed. Watch this video to hear a story about a really crazy sports [...]

Youth Sports Parents Turn Crazy- Marv MarinovichCraig Sigl2016-01-14T17:31:31+08:00

You Volunteered To be a Youth Sports Coach – Now What?

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:44:08+08:00

You have an opportunity to impact many children's lives as a youth sports coach, not just your own child's! Ask yourself, what type of impact do you want to make? Will you be the coach who players request to play for next year? Or will you be the coach that the league administrators ask not to come back? Maybe you’ll end up somewhere between those two options. Either way, YOU control the outcome! We wanted to share with you Coach Mike's wisdom on how to be a great youth sports coach. Mike runs The Sports Family Club, a non-profit organization dedicated [...]

You Volunteered To be a Youth Sports Coach – Now What?Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:44:08+08:00

Learn The Secrets of Winning By Tennis Legend Allen Fox

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:44:21+08:00

We are honored to share this article about The Secrets of Winning by Allen Fox. Here, Allen discusses the power of positive self-talk and how you can use it to your advantage in sports. We’d love hear your thoughts! Share your opinions by leaving a comment below. Learn some surprising new thoughts on positive self talk... As competitors we are all told, “It is crucially important to believe in yourself.” Our coaches regale us with tales of how great players believe in themselves and how this belief carries them past obstacles and leads to victory in major championships. We are [...]

Learn The Secrets of Winning By Tennis Legend Allen FoxCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:44:21+08:00

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