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High School Baseball Coaching Tips – How To Focus

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:08+08:00

I have coaches telling me all the time that they have trouble getting their players to focus. So I decided to write this baseball coaching tips post to help you teach your high school players a quick technique on how to focus. High School Baseball Pitching Coaches Learn How To Get Your Players To Focus Let me tell you a story about Jim, a 16-year-old varsity pitcher. Unlike many of his teammates, he hadn't played on a select team, but is showing signs of becoming a very powerful player as his body grew taller and stronger over the [...]

High School Baseball Coaching Tips – How To FocusCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:08+08:00

‘On Air’- Craig Discusses the Importance of Mental Training for Athletes

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:25+08:00

Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer was recently featured on a sports radio talk show discussing “The 4 Keys for Developing Mental Toughness for Teen Athletes”. We thought there was some valuable information in the interview we wanted to share. Some of the questions that were discussed in the talk show are: How you might be sabotaging your performance without even knowing it? How developing mental fitness may be different than you think? Why, not developing a positive mental attitude could cost you BIG TIME during critical moments? How mental strength can be a performance booster? The Introduction [...]

‘On Air’- Craig Discusses the Importance of Mental Training for AthletesCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:25+08:00

Can Some Performance Anxiety Treatments Actually Make Your Problem Worse?

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:43+08:00

Are you one of those people that occasionally suffer from performance anxiety? It is such a common problem among athletes you would think that sports psychologist would have some good solutions for athletes by now. Unfortunately this is NOT the case. Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer. If you have never been to see a sports psychologist this short dialogue will give you a sample of what the typical performance anxiety treatments are like and why they don't work! I will go out on a limb and say that some performance anxiety treatments [...]

Can Some Performance Anxiety Treatments Actually Make Your Problem Worse?Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:34:43+08:00

Top 9 “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports To Be Successful

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:23:29+08:00

What Are The “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports? Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the mental toughness trainer for youth athletes. I hear from our parents all the time about how their kids are struggling in their sport for a variety of reasons. We all get our children to participate in sports for "all the right" reasons and when it does not go as planned it can be extremely frustrating. So I wanted to do a post to give you some ideas on how you can positively effect your kids experience playing their sport. I would also [...]

Top 9 “Must Haves” For Kids In Sports To Be SuccessfulCraig Sigl2016-01-14T17:23:29+08:00

National Youth Sports Program Launched To Build Confidence For Kids In Sports

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:35:13+08:00

I hear stories all the time from frustrated parents about their kids in sports wanting to drop out. If you want to make sure your kids are getting the best experience possible from their sports program be sure to read on... Has this been a problem for you? If so, we would love to hear what happened with your kid in the comments section below. Listen here:National Youth Sports 35 million kids play organized sports every year and 92% of parents of youth athletes felt youth sports programs were important to the overall development of their [...]

National Youth Sports Program Launched To Build Confidence For Kids In SportsCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:35:13+08:00

How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball

Craig Sigl2015-10-27T07:35:23+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer and I am here to teach you How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball in this latest video for baseball players. Although the video features the issues experience by baseball players, the lessons apply to any athlete who wants to learn how to kick out that voice in their head that says they are not good enough! Listen to How To Master The Mental Game Of Baseball How to Master The Mental Game Of Baseball Do you question or doubt yourself and your abilities? Do [...]

How To Master The Mental Game Of BaseballCraig Sigl2015-10-27T07:35:23+08:00

When It Comes To Learning Life Skills, You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids!

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:24:53+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth athletes. Parents always ask me what are the best sports for kids? There is no "right answer and luckily there are so many different sports for kids that parents can choose from to have their kids play. What is important is choosing something that works for your child's temperament and idea of fun. You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids! Playing sports for kids is a fantastic way for parents to teach focus, discipline, resilience and how to build confidence in a very fun and exciting way. [...]

When It Comes To Learning Life Skills, You Can’t Beat Sports For Kids!Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:24:53+08:00

Sports Psychology For Youth Sports

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:25:33+08:00

I still get disappointed when I hear from coaches and parents who blame kids for their lack of effort in reaching their potential. I'm Craig Sigl, the Mental Toughness Trainer for youth sports.The bottom line is, kids in sports always perform their best when they are free of fears and limiting beliefs. That is what stops kids from giving their best efforts. In this video, I share with you the difference between what is typical teachings in sports psychology and what I believe you also need to learn to truly become mentally tough! Many people in the [...]

Sports Psychology For Youth SportsCraig Sigl2016-01-14T17:25:33+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 Fire Up Motivation For Athletes

Craig Sigl2016-01-14T17:26:35+08:00

How do you think elite athletes find the motivation to work as hard as they do to be the best at their sport? They DIG DEEP and find the fire in their belly that drives them to be the first to show up, the last to leave, and have the energy to inspire their team to greatness. Have you always wanted to know how elite players find the motivation to work as hard as they do be the BEST in their sport? Your search ends here... Craig has some exciting tips to share in this new video on how to fire [...]

How To Fire Up Motivation For AthletesCraig Sigl2016-01-14T17:26:35+08:00