Craig Sigl Articles For Sports

Be The Best Coach That You Can Be

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:06:57+08:00

Give your athletes the competitive edge through mental coaching! The Story Of Coach Max A little bit of background about Coach Max: Max was an excellent basketball coach who knew little about mental coaching. He knows every drill ever designed and is a real student of the game. He long ago dedicated himself to creating excellence in his players and for his own career. His Varsity High School team had always done reasonably well since Max took over and he has earned the respect of his community and players. Arising problem of Coach Max: But Max wants more. He has applied [...]

Be The Best Coach That You Can BeCraig Sigl2017-09-28T19:06:57+08:00

Are Your Parents Always Right?

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:08:59+08:00

This article is specifically for young athletes. I work with young athletes every day from all over the world in my office and by Skype. A common issue that I see quite often is the athletes that think they know everything they need to know and don’t need to take advice from parents or others in their sport, especially the parents. We all know there’s a natural drive for teenagers to want to establish their independence as a person but that’s not a reason to ignore suggestions that could really help you. You certainly do need to make your own decisions [...]

Are Your Parents Always Right?Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:08:59+08:00

How To Raise Your Sport I.Q. For More Confidence

Craig Sigl2020-09-27T19:53:18+08:00

There is a new term that is coming up when describing athletes performances. It’s called, SPORT I.Q. Background of the term I.Q. The “I” stands for “Intelligence” and the “Q” is “Quotient.” Basically, I.Q. is supposed to be a measurement of a type of intelligence. Here’s the definition of intelligence by the man who first coined the term I.Q: “Intelligence is a general capacity of an individual consciously to adjust his thinking to new requirements: it is general mental adaptability to new problems and conditions of life.” [Stern, "The Psychological Methods of Testing Intelligence,” 1914] What does this have to do [...]

How To Raise Your Sport I.Q. For More ConfidenceCraig Sigl2020-09-27T19:53:18+08:00

A New And Better Season For Your Sports Career

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T20:44:00+08:00

New season, new team, and an optimistic attitude. It’s a ritual that every athlete goes through when beginning a new season or joining a new team. What do athletes usually go through every start of a new season? Fight hard for your playing spot while navigating the dynamics of your teammates. Figure out the coach’s teaching style. Decide what you need to work on most. Put some extra effort in to get in shape and worry a lot. That last part is optional and definitely not helpful and here’s how to deal with it. The Problem Before I give you the [...]

A New And Better Season For Your Sports CareerCraig Sigl2017-09-28T20:44:00+08:00

Be Your Own Advantage In Your Sport

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T20:44:41+08:00

Being small than the other players is never a disadvantage! It was the 6th grade when I got the first indication that I was the smallest player on the field. I was playing football representing my school, the Gisler Gators, on a perfect Saturday morning. As one of the fastest on the team and able to catch anything thrown at me, I played wide receiver. I had already caught 2 passes this game and successfully did my job of luring 2 men downfield to take them out of plays so others could score. I was the smallest one out [...]

Be Your Own Advantage In Your SportCraig Sigl2017-09-28T20:44:41+08:00

Think Like An Underdog And Win Competitions!

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T20:45:15+08:00

Win With An Underdog Mental Attitude Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to play loose and free in heavy competition when you’re the underdog? When you don’t expect to win? When everyone thinks your opponent is better? It’s a sports cliche even in top pro sports that the competitor with “nothing to lose” is the most dangerous to play, especially when playing at home. In the sport of golf, they take it a little further and actually say to look out for the golfer who has a cold or a sore throat. Golf being such a mental game that if [...]

Think Like An Underdog And Win Competitions!Craig Sigl2017-09-28T20:45:15+08:00

Don’t Be Just A Parent, Be A Source Of Inspiration!

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:37:28+08:00

I hear this complaint from parents quite often: “She says he wants to get to the next level but when I remind him he needs to run, lift weights or do drills, she says he’s tired or has to do homework or some other excuse." Why do they say this? Stop preaching and nagging your athlete. Instead, start INSPIRING them. Think about this, when Wayne Gretzky was a boy, nobody had to remind him to work on his game. He did it out of sheer love, drive, and desire for the game. He would practice 4-5 hours a day, every [...]

Don’t Be Just A Parent, Be A Source Of Inspiration!Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:37:28+08:00

Building Confidence For Youth Baseball Athletes

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:37:47+08:00

Every coach and parent knows that youth baseball players perform better when they are confident. It’s no mystery, even to the kid. Truthfully, it’s really quite simple and most parents already know how to do it, but they just don’t do it. It all comes down to these 2 THINGS adults can do to build their child’s confidence in sports or anywhere: 1. Positive encouragement 2. Unconditional approval See, I told you that you knew the answer. So, this article will help you correct the reasons why adults are so terrible in the execution of those principles and how to do it right! [...]

Building Confidence For Youth Baseball AthletesCraig Sigl2017-09-28T19:37:47+08:00

Youth Sports Tip Part 2: Powerhouse Athlete

Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:12:17+08:00

This is the part 2 of turning a head case into a powerhouse athlete. Your athlete is a human being with all sorts of things going on in his/her life. You must remember, at all times that these are kids who have not figured out their identity or their personal power and are going through all sorts of crazy changes like the following: Some have been bullied Some have major family problems. Some are dealing right now with the biggest stressor of all for kids: Not fitting in. You don’t have to be an amateur child psychologist, however, it’s to your advantage to [...]

Youth Sports Tip Part 2: Powerhouse AthleteCraig Sigl2017-09-28T19:12:17+08:00

Focus Tips For Athletes That Coaches And Parents Should Know

Craig Sigl2019-07-12T12:45:32+08:00

When athletes are lacking focus, coaches often say things like: “Get your head in the game!” or “You need to focus out there.” What Do Coaches Need To Understand First? Coaches need to first understand that non-focusing is built into kids’ hard wiring showing as curiosity and exploration in order to learn as much as they can. That’s their job as a kid and it’s actually a very powerful survival mechanism. Now knowing that, you can have some empathy while helping them improve this mental skill instead of thinking they are just being lazy or unmotivated. And yes it is a [...]

Focus Tips For Athletes That Coaches And Parents Should KnowCraig Sigl2019-07-12T12:45:32+08:00

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