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How Goal Setting In Sports Training Makes You A Better Athlete

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:12:03+08:00

Yes, your youth sports athlete knows how to prepare for competition, but can you say that they are mentally-equipped to face the monotony of everyday training? In this video, Peter Vidmar, the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history, shares his experience on how goal setting has helped him be a more effective gymnast both in training and in competition. Read on to know more about How Goal Setting In Sports Training Makes You A Better Athlete. The best mental preparation is physical preparation. If I prepare physically and do everything I am supposed to do, I earn [...]

How Goal Setting In Sports Training Makes You A Better AthleteCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:12:03+08:00

Learn Why A Never Quit Attitude Is Essential To Success In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:03+08:00

Winners never quit and quitters never win! Teaching perseverance to your youth athletes will definitely set them on the path to success not only in youth sports but also in life! In this video, Peter Vidmar shares how he got powerful motivation to persevere from a bulletin board in a cafeteria and what he saw in his father as he grew up. Have something to say? Make it known by leaving a comment below! If I look back, I noticed when I was in elementary school; they had a board in the cafeteria. It was the school record [...]

Learn Why A Never Quit Attitude Is Essential To Success In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:03+08:00

Over Training Can Lead To Burn Out In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:18+08:00

Too much of a good thing can be bad! Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Vidmar talks about the number one reason for burn out in sports! In this video, Peter shares how his relentless gymnastic training schedule led to fatigue and how he came back from a slump with some simple relaxation. If you want to know whyOver Training Can Lead To Burn Out In Sports all you have to do is to read on! We'd really appreciate your comments, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. The low point came around my sophomore year [...]

Over Training Can Lead To Burn Out In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:18+08:00

Proper Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence During Competition

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:37+08:00

Proper sports preparation is crucial to success. It gives youth athletes confidence that they need to overcome challenges and realize their full potential! In the video below Peter Vidmar, writer of the amazing book "Risk, Originality and Virtuosity", wants you to Learn How Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence In Competition. Read on and discover how being prepared will help youth athletes build confidence in a competitive setting. We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments, please do leave a comment below! I think my best performances usually came after a culmination of really good physical performances beforehand, so [...]

Proper Sports Preparation Leads To Confidence During CompetitionCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:37+08:00

Inspiring Youth Athletes: The Bob Feller Act Of Valor Baseball Award

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:50+08:00

Today we have a special guest post from Peter Fertig, who recently created an award in honor of Hall of Famer Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians. Mr. Feller, a World War II Navy Veteran, was one of Peter’s heroes not because he was one of the best baseball pitcher’s ever to play in the 20th century, but because of what he gave up to defend this country in an uncertain time in our history. Hopefully his article will get you thinking honor, what your country means to you and what are your highest values…love to hear your thoughts and [...]

Inspiring Youth Athletes: The Bob Feller Act Of Valor Baseball AwardCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:14:50+08:00

The Psychology Of Competition In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:15:00+08:00

Let's talk about the Psychology of Competition in Sports. How do you create a winning mindset so you are prepared and ready when it comes to competition time? Today we are sharing insights on The Psychology of Competition from Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Vidmar. This is Part One from Wendy Lynne, Director of Mental Toughness Academy's interview with Peter. I had a motto and many of us in the gym have this motto at UCLA. And the motto is this, "Practice as if its competition, but compete as if its practice." Meaning everyday matters. It is easy in [...]

The Psychology Of Competition In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:15:00+08:00

How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys Vs Girls

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:15:14+08:00

Girls and boys each their have unique needs when it comes training. In this video, Coach Jen Croneberger discusses ways on How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys vs Girls. Coach Jen works with many community groups helping girls with leadership, teaching motivation and confidence. Read on to find out more about the different approaches for you to build confidence among boys and girls. Make your thoughts known by leaving a comment below! Both boys and girls suffer from confidence issues. I think for females there is a lot more of an "I don't want to let anyone [...]

How To Build Confidence When Coaching Boys Vs GirlsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:15:14+08:00

Overcoming Fear In Sports Leads To Trust and Respect

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:16:40+08:00

Every youth sports athlete experiences fear especially in the game, sometimes even breaking them down. But what if you can use fear to your advantage? Every athlete experiences fear, especially right before a big game or event. Sometimes it even causes them to completely break down from the pressure. But what if you knew a way to use fear to your advantage? According to Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Vidmar, when an athlete is afraid of something or they have that fear that means they respect what they are doing and it is okay to have that fear. The question is [...]

Overcoming Fear In Sports Leads To Trust and RespectCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:16:40+08:00

Coaching Tip: The Power Of Sports Mantras

Craig Sigl2017-10-18T21:47:01+08:00

Coaches and parents have tremendous influence over their players’ behaviors and beliefs on and off the field. Often, however, the big picture gets lost in young athlete’s minds because there are so many small pictures (details) to remember. Let’s start here by asking ourselves what is it that we really want our youth athletes to learn by participating in the sport? Hold that thought… Recently I thought back to my own experiences as a child and young athlete. What really stood out for me was my mom constantly telling me, “You can do anything you want if you put your mind [...]

Coaching Tip: The Power Of Sports MantrasCraig Sigl2017-10-18T21:47:01+08:00

Coaching Tips For Youth Basketball

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:16:57+08:00

As youth sports coaches, we spend almost all of our energy preparing young athletes both mentally and physically for the next competition. Here's a few coaching tips for the new youth basketball (or any sport) season.Even after the state championship, or the biggest match of the year, there is always a new season to train for and another challenge to prepare for. But there comes a time in every young athlete's career when the last game of their very last season comes to pass. Just as we prepare our athletes to sustain mental toughness for the next big game, it [...]

Coaching Tips For Youth BasketballCraig Sigl2020-09-30T20:16:57+08:00