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Don’t Let Your Kid’s Sports Failures Stick

2020-10-14T06:12:13+08:00

Before specializing in working with youth athletes, I assisted many adults with anxiety and stress. What makes me different than many others in my field is that I am all about going to the CAUSE of the problem and CLEARING it, and not just dealing with the symptom. In other words, we have underlying beliefs like: "I'm not good enough" that we learn when we are young and it carries over into adulthood causing us problems for years. These destructive belief programs often happen and can be traced back to our youth sports experiences as a teen and pre-teen. As a [...]

Don’t Let Your Kid’s Sports Failures Stick2020-10-14T06:12:13+08:00

How To Get Back In The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 1

2021-02-18T07:53:29+08:00

How To Get Back In The Game Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! Many athletes are frustrated by having to sit the bench. In this video, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer, explains how to get back in the game when you just sitting the bench... Is your athlete tired of sitting on the bench? Stop worrying! There are many stories of famous athletes who were bench-warmers for quite some time, before they got their chance and all of them had one thing in common...they didn't give up! It is never "fun", but there are lessons that can be [...]

How To Get Back In The Game When Sitting The Bench – Part 12021-02-18T07:53:29+08:00

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts Performance

2021-01-07T06:25:24+08:00

Many athletes wear the badge of being a "perfectionist" proudly. Unfortunately, many don't realize it but this ends up only hurting their performance. How does trying to being perfect cause you to lose or under-perform??? Let me explain using a typical client story of mine... [Video Transcript] John, a 13-year-old basketball player, had been playing basketball, since he was 8 years old and absolutely loved the sport. His coaches commented on how hard he always worked to improve his game and how he was an inspiration to his teammates. However, John has not been getting [...]

Youth Basketball Tip – Perfectionism Hurts Performance2021-01-07T06:25:24+08:00

Show Your Son/Daughter This Video After A Big Loss or Choke

2020-09-30T23:54:41+08:00

I regularly hear athletes describe in great detail how devastating their last loss or choke was. Unfortunately kids and adults alike, tend to To a lot of kids playing sports, it can seem like the end of the world. What they are missing is…PERSPECTIVE. Playing sports see the loss or mistake in a new light and make it an experience they learn and grow from. Your athlete makes a big mistake or is upset after a poor performance. What should you say or do? This is a perfect time to help them see the loss or mistake in a new [...]

Show Your Son/Daughter This Video After A Big Loss or Choke2020-09-30T23:54:41+08:00

Get Laser Sharp Focus and Concentration In Your Sport

2020-09-30T23:54:49+08:00

In this article will discuss how to get laser sharp focus and concentration in your sport. "Losers visualize the penalties of failure, but winners visualize the rewards of success." Rod Gilbert When you get really good at sports concentration and focus, almost nothing will be able to knock you off your game… crowds screaming, opponents trash talking you....any pressure will be a non-factor and you will see your performance will skyrocket. Talk about the need to focus and concentrate...check out this hysterical video and see how even the best players can get knocked off their game.... A simple exercise you can [...]

Get Laser Sharp Focus and Concentration In Your Sport2020-09-30T23:54:49+08:00

Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help

2016-01-14T17:36:22+08:00

There is so many Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help. I went to fan appreciation day at the Seattle Mariners stadium a couple years ago. There were 4 pitchers on the dugout that us fans got to interview. I asked the first question: "What do you do for your mental game?" All 4 of them responded but did not answer the question and so I finished by concluding "so you don't do anything?" over the stadium loudspeakers and then gave them my card as they walked off. Most players have no idea how important the mental game plays a [...]

Case Histories Of Baseball Players Needing Mental Game Help2016-01-14T17:36:22+08:00

Get In The Zone Using Clear The Mechanism

2015-10-27T08:08:36+08:00

We've all heard about “The Zone” right?  No, I’m not talking about a special diet or a municipal district.  I’m talking about that elusive state of being that you can create within yourself so that you can achieve your potential in performing anything. The Zone has been described as an ecstatic experience when everything works, fits, and is just right.  It’s effortless and the perfect actions just happen. It’s like being possessed by your best self.  You usually have an intense focus on what you’re doing and everything else fades away. Many sports movies depict such scenes where the spectators blur [...]

Get In The Zone Using Clear The Mechanism2015-10-27T08:08:36+08:00

Preparation Is The Key To Controlling Your Anger

2015-02-27T16:13:01+08:00

Ever lose your temper playing sports?  Most of us have and it usually never ends up with a positive outcome.  Well in sports losing your cool can have devastating results.  So how do elite athletes control their tempers? How do your athletes act when they are provoked or teased? Reacting out of anger has brought down even the best of athletes.Watch the video to build mental endurance and know how to maintain your cool. In this video, Craig, the Mental Toughness Trainer shares some mental strength secrets and how elite athletes deal with frustration and anger... Secrets Of Elite [...]

Preparation Is The Key To Controlling Your Anger2015-02-27T16:13:01+08:00

Using Positive Self Talk In Sports

2014-06-13T02:00:32+08:00

Welcome to the Mental Toughness Academy! Craig, the mental toughness trainer teaches a group of football players the importance of using positive self talk to get their game to the next level. “This is a big deal. I want us really locked in on this meeting. I want us getting better because of it. We all need this. I’m going to introduce a guy here. His name is Craig Sigl. He is a Mental Toughness Trainer. We got to get ready. We got to get better up here. Let’s go and let’s listen to what he said. And let’s take some [...]

Using Positive Self Talk In Sports2014-06-13T02:00:32+08:00
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