Mental Toughness Trainer - Page 25 of 38 - Focus, Confidence, Determination & Resilience

Resilience in Sports – Miracles Really Do Happen

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T22:32:40+08:00

I wanted to introduce you to Bob Jackson, our new Northeast Manager in charge of business development for the Mental Toughness Academy. We talk a lot about resilience in sports as the cornerstone of mental toughness. Resilience means being able to bounce back from losses and difficult experiences. Resilience is getting back on track quickly when things don't go your way. The 1980 US Men's Olympic hockey team is a perfect example of this resilience and was the team that the movie Miracle was based on. The team is often called the "Miracle On Ice" team. In the interview below, Bob [...]

Resilience in Sports – Miracles Really Do HappenCraig Sigl2020-09-30T22:32:40+08:00

An Inspiring Baseball Story – How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional Ball

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T22:37:56+08:00

Ready to be inspired? Here is An Inspiring Baseball Story - How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional Ball We were lucky enough to be introducing Dave Clark, an amazing person with an amazing story that clearly exemplifies mental toughness and a never give up attitude. Imagine being 5-foot-2 and playing professional baseball. And not just playing, but managing, coaching, scouting, owning a professional barnstorming team that toured the country and traveling Europe as a representative of Major League Baseball. Now imagine doing it all on crutches due to polio. Watch and learn about his amazing baseball story on this [...]

An Inspiring Baseball Story – How Dave Clark Overcame Polio To Play Professional BallCraig Sigl2020-09-30T22:37:56+08:00

How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good Character

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T22:39:59+08:00

Does playing sports help kids develop self esteem and build good character? Today's guest post from Coach Mario Sousa, who has been coaching youth sports for over 19 years, shares what he believes builds self confidence and self esteem when kids play sports. I believe the way to build a child's self-esteem is by teaching them how to set goals, work hard, accomplish tasks, understand the body, and learn from failure. Introducing your child to sports is just one of the ways they can build these skills. Goal Setting: Playing sports gives the child an enormous pool of goals to choose [...]

How Sports Can Help Your Child Build Good CharacterCraig Sigl2020-09-30T22:39:59+08:00

Mental Toughness Quotes

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:06:08+08:00

Need inspiration or motivation? Check out these mental toughness quotes... It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. ~ Edmund Hillary, was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness. ~ Debi Thomas You have to have the mentality of executing your game when you don’t feel like there’s a lot of hope. I think the best feeling is when somebody pushes you to the limit and you dig down a little bit extra. By the same token, you also need a little luck. Sometimes they come together. [...]

Mental Toughness QuotesCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:06:08+08:00

Mind Body Training System For Sports Excellence

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:11:26+08:00

As we all know, both athletes young and old face emotions such as stress, anxiety and anger. When these emotions are stirred up, certain muscles stiffen in the shoulders, chest and elsewhere which can interfere with comfortable breathing and lead to performance declines. Today we have a guest post from movement specialist, Ed Barrera who will share with you some information and tips to help you change your bodies response to stress and anxiety. We can use our internal biofeedback system using mind body training exercises of our own sensory motor system to improve breathing, mental sharpness and lead us [...]

Mind Body Training System For Sports ExcellenceCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:11:26+08:00

How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting Process

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:14:59+08:00

There is a very important question that needs to be addressed and that is "How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting Process?" We all know our teenagers can't do it alone but how do parents help without taking over our teen's lives? There are many pieces to the college recruiting process that ultimately comes down to the high school student athlete’s ability to play their sport at the college level. The vital role parents can play in recruiting is when they are in an administrative capacity. This, I believe, is where parents can be very valuable to [...]

How Parents Can Play A Major Role In The College Recruiting ProcessCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:14:59+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

Motivating Kids In Sports Without Being Pushy

Craig Sigl2021-02-18T06:52:54+08:00

As a parent of two teenage boys, like most sports parents, I deal with the balancing act of wondering what are the best ways of motivating kids in sports. Do you let go and let god? Do you give an encouraging push? Or do you get tough on them so that they will get tough on themselves? These questions apply to all aspects of raising children really; not just athletes. As my kids get older it is getting less and less of a choice to let go, because they are busy asserting their independence and I am working hard to maintain [...]

Motivating Kids In Sports Without Being PushyCraig Sigl2021-02-18T06:52:54+08:00

Bullying in Youth Sports: Know How to Stop Bullies

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:15:44+08:00

Here is some tips for What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying In Youth Sports. We have our kids play sports for all the right reasons like to have fun, get exercise, learn to deal with other adults and kids and learn new skills. All our good intentions though get cancelled if kids get bullied. There is nothing worse for kids. Bullying by coaches and/or kids is unacceptable. At Mental Toughness Academy, we want to help empower you with strategies to do something about it. In her article about sports and bullying, Jodi Murphy from SportsSignup shares with you 3 [...]

Bullying in Youth Sports: Know How to Stop BulliesCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:15:44+08:00

Fatigue in Sports: Your Athlete’s Biggest Performance Enemy

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:21:13+08:00

Not surprisingly, studies have shown that lack of deep, restful sleep, causing fatigue in sports, negatively impacts athletic performance. At the Mental Toughness Academy we strive to showcase experts to help you and your athlete get the competitive edge. Today we are sharing an article by an expert in fatigue solutions, Captain Douglas Mikulicic. Captian Mikulicic has worked as a line pilot, directed fatigue analysis for Emirates Airlines and today, is the CEO of Advanced Fatigue Solutions. Enjoy his article on fatigue in sports… Education and technology have given today's athletes opportunities to compete in ways that were incalculable to previous [...]

Fatigue in Sports: Your Athlete’s Biggest Performance EnemyCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:21:13+08:00