Basketball Archives - Mental Toughness Trainer

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 Be More Aggressive in Basketball

Craig Sigl2021-04-14T02:59:37+08:00

If your youth basketball coaching sessions have seen your coach imploring you to be more aggressive out there on the court, there are a great number of drills you can do to gain more toughness and therefore more aggressive in your basketball. Let’s take a look at some of the drills you can be teaching to improve today and in the future: Teaching the Aggressive Defensive Basketball Position Drill Aggressive play starts with defense. Put your energy into stopping that opposing player from scoring like your life depends on it. Get every rebound [...]

How to Be More Aggressive in BasketballCraig Sigl2021-04-14T02:59:37+08:00

Leading Your Basketball Team To Victory

Craig Sigl2015-01-09T08:30:16+08:00

As a coach you must provide the necessary leadership in order for your team to be victorious and to create a long-term climate of success. In order for a leader to be followed they must have a winning philosophy and system that can be articulated with passion to the team. In order for the team to commit 100%, they must see, through the coach’s passion and by example, how much you are committed to each player and the team’s victory. There are three major components to developing a winning mindset and program. Foster Team Chemistry For Consistent Victories The first [...]

Leading Your Basketball Team To VictoryCraig Sigl2015-01-09T08:30:16+08:00

How To Get A Confident Shooting Hand In Basketball

Craig Sigl2020-09-29T03:36:32+08:00

Michael, a 16 year old basketball player has finally made the varsity team at his high school. He lives, eats, and breathes basketball following his favorite stars in the NBA and College. His dream is to play for UNC like his hero Michael Jordan whom his parents were inspired to name him after. Michael has everything going for him - height, speed, quickness and a great shot that he has practiced for uncountable hours since he started specializing in basketball 2 years ago. In pickup games, Michael is amazing and nobody can guard him as he makes just about everything [...]

How To Get A Confident Shooting Hand In BasketballCraig Sigl2020-09-29T03:36:32+08:00

Tips by Lamar Hull: Mental Game in Basketball

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T03:23:22+08:00

Being able to master the metal game takes time and experience. A young basketball player will be mentally strong through his/her experiences. I started to gain mental toughness at an early age when my older cousins started pushing me around. I was able to transfer that state of mind to the basketball basketball court by saying in my head that, “I’m the best player on the court!” I used to say that before every game, no matter who I was playing against. This mental drill has definitely helped build self-confidence, strengthen my mental game, and brought some light to my [...]

Tips by Lamar Hull: Mental Game in BasketballCraig Sigl2020-09-30T03:23:22+08:00

Rutgers Scarlet Knight Players Learn From Passion NOT Abuse!

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:27:38+08:00

Rutgers Scarlet Knight Players Learn From Passion NOT Abuse Since the Rutger Scarlet Knights coach is being so pillared in the press lately, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer wanted to weigh on how coaches can lead with passion - not abuse! It is also important you keep a vigilant watch that your kids are never subjected to that kind of abuse... Recently Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer was interviewed for an upcoming article in Consumer Affairs about the Rutgers coaching scandal. We thought his answers would be helpful… What do you believe is the biggest lesson parents should take from [...]

Rutgers Scarlet Knight Players Learn From Passion NOT Abuse!Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:27:38+08:00

Sports Injuries: How To Get Past Them

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:15:14+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 ThemCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:15:14+08:00

Give Your Athletes The Competitive Edge Through Mental Coaching

Craig Sigl2017-04-04T11:42:02+08:00

I want to tell you a quick story about a coach whose success changed dramatically after learning the tools and techniques of mental coaching for his team. Coach Brown loved the game of basketball and teaching his players the ins and outs of the game. He was dedicated to creating excellence in his players, so he made sure to study every drill and training he could get his hands on. He considered himself a real student of the game. His Varsity High School team had always done respectfully well and he felt like he had the respect of his players and [...]

Give Your Athletes The Competitive Edge Through Mental CoachingCraig Sigl2017-04-04T11:42:02+08:00

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

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:45:13+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 2Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:45:13+08:00

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts Performance

Craig Sigl2021-01-07T06:25:24+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 under-perform??? 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 [...]

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts PerformanceCraig Sigl2021-01-07T06:25:24+08:00

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