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Improving Focus In Youth Sports Hockey

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T22:24:30+08:00

This article will teach you how to improving focus in youth sports hockey. Whenever an athlete steps inside the arena, the loud roar of the people cheering either for their team or their opponent or coaches yelling at them at the middle of the game can get them out of focus, but it is critcal for them to keep their minds fixed on their goal. Improving Focus in Sports is one of the most important parts of mental training that should be trained during practice so you are ready before playing in the real game. This is Part 5 of a [...]

Improving Focus In Youth Sports HockeyCraig Sigl2020-09-30T22:24:30+08:00

Stop Negative Self Talk In Sport Performance – Pressure Tip #2

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:27:10+08:00

Today's pressure tip is about eliminating destructive thinking and the critical voice inside your head to reduce pressure. It's called negative self talk and it is a significant contributing factor to experiencing stress, anxiety and ultimately, that pressure we are working on getting rid of because it's part of that "Interference" that gets in the way of your best performances. Thoughts like, "I can't do this", "I'm not big enough, fast enough or strong enough" or worse "I'm not good enough" are only going to INCREASE the amount of pressure an athlete feels when they need to perform their best the [...]

Stop Negative Self Talk In Sport Performance – Pressure Tip #2Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:27:10+08:00

How To Focus Better In Competition – Pressure Tip #5

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:27:26+08:00

Today's pressure tips help you learn how to focus better in competition. When you do that, your mind is occupied and distracted away from the pressure. This video gives you ideas on how to direct your focus... Can you keep your focus in the moment of pressure and ignore distractions? The first step is to pick a small target and then put your center of attention completely on it. That means focusing all of your mental energy on the spot you want the ball/puck to go or in some cases, the ball coming at you. You can practice this at home [...]

How To Focus Better In Competition – Pressure Tip #5Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:27:26+08:00

Get Laser Sharp Focus and Concentration In Your Sport

Craig Sigl2020-09-30T23:54:49+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 SportCraig Sigl2020-09-30T23:54:49+08:00

Get In The Zone Using Clear The Mechanism

Craig Sigl2015-10-27T08:08:36+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 MechanismCraig Sigl2015-10-27T08:08:36+08:00