Nobody is broken. Nobody needs to be fixed.
Craig Sigl2021-04-14T06:15:40+08:00One of the blocks to improved performance for kids and adults alike, is the thought “there’s something wrong with me.” […]
Podcast #8 – How To Build Confidence In Kids (and adults)
Craig Sigl2020-08-05T08:04:35+08:00Podcast: Play in new window | Download
How To Build Confidence In Kids (And Adults) By far, the most requested outcome I receive from those I work with is “I want more confidence.” […]
How To Teach Your Sports Kid To Be Fearless
Craig Sigl2021-07-09T06:23:30+08:00Here are Confidence Hacks #4 and #5. […]
Podcast Episode #4: Clearing With The Correct Antidote – C. in The R.A.C.E. Formula
Craig Sigl2021-06-30T04:17:03+08:00Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Clearing With The Correct Antidote (C. in The R.A.C.E. Formula) In this week’s podcast, we continue on the subject of making that “lasting change” that you need in your life. […]
How To Overcome Fear In Sports
Craig Sigl2017-09-28T19:16:48+08:00Every athlete, performer or competitor knows that there is always room for improvement. You can never completely master any sport or competition. Yes, you have those moments when you are, what I call, in the flow or zone where you are performing your best and you know it. Of course you want more of that. I’m with you and that’s what mental toughness is all about. I teach and operate under this principle: Performance = Potential - Interference This means that you will play, compete or perform your best when you have no interference or mental/emotional blocks. Boost Confidence To Overcome Anxiety [...]
4 Things Coaches Look For In Volleyball Tryouts
Craig Sigl2020-09-27T20:03:04+08:00What do volleyball coaches look for in team tryouts? From my experience of coaching at the high school, club and collegiate level, there are three important categories at all levels: athleticism, skill and will. 1. Athleticism This has elements that can be trained and others that cannot. For example, height cannot be affected by training regimens. While height has its advantages in volleyball, it is never enough if the person does not possess the other elements, such as quickness, strength, and power. Also, it is no substitute for skill and will. There were times when our club team, who’s tallest player [...]
Mental Training, Sport Coaches, and Parents
Craig Sigl2016-01-14T12:27:19+08:00There have been numerous studies conducted to find out what do highly successful athletes have in common. Besides the obvious - talent and hard work - a number of surprising conclusions have come to light. At the top of the list are how much the athlete had support at home and the high quality of the coaching. I work with young athletes every day in my office and I always start out by telling the parent how impressed I am by their recognizing the value of mental training by bringing their young athlete to a performance coach like me. Winning championships, [...]
Perfectionism in Sports: Good or Bad?
Craig Sigl2020-09-30T02:42:30+08:00Perfectionism in Sports: Good or Bad? “Practice makes perfect!” This is a saying that nearly every youth athlete has heard while struggling to master a new skill or advance performance. However, is striving for perfection really a good goal — especially for the youngest athletes? What constitutes perfection will vary from sport to sport and athlete to athlete. No matter what the case, it is vital that the athlete (as well as coaches and parents) keep in mind that perfection is a goal that is never attained — instead it’s a goal you will forever strive to achieve. After all, [...]
10,000 Hour Rule – The Talent Code
Craig Sigl2020-09-30T02:52:22+08:00We watch professional athletes and anyone who has made it to the top of their profession and they make it look easy. I was amazed to learn when I first read Malcom Gladwell's book about the 10,000 hour rule. Many coaches, parents, and athletes have heard at some point throughout their involvement in sport that 10 years and 10,000 hours of practice are required in order to become an elite athlete. The 10 year / 10,000 hour rule, as it has come to be known, is prominent in popular “talent” books such as Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell, The Talent Code by [...]
How To Visualize Success in Gymnastics
Craig Sigl2020-09-30T20:30:08+08:00Many athletes stay up the night before a game worrying if they are strong enough, tough enough, good enough. What they should be doing is seeing and thinking how they will defeat their opponent. Athletes have a powerful tool to help them stay focused in the competition... Today we are featuring Part 8 of a series of interviews with Raven Magwood, a teenage author, motivational speaker, and TV talk show host. In this video, Raven shares how to visualize success in gymnastics to achieve your goals, no matter what obstacles they will face along the way. I visualized [...]