Maximize Your Mental Game with a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC)

Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs) specialize in training athletes and performers to develop the mental skills necessary for peak performance.

Their work includes implementing goal-setting programs, helping individuals reshape their thinking, and creating customized routines for mindfulness, imagery, and competition planning.

CMPCs also assist in overcoming performance obstacles and restoring high performance levels. Whether it’s low self-confidence, a dip in motivation, handling competitive pressure, recovering from injury, or improving team dynamics, CMPCs provide expert support tailored to each individual’s or team’s needs. In addition, CMPCs guide teams and organizations by addressing challenges, developing strategies, and enhancing overall team performance. This includes educating coaches on talent development, aligning individual performance with team goals, and delivering interventions like parent education in youth sports.

What Is a CMPC?

A Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) is a highly trained professional who specializes in the mental performance aspects of sport and performance. CMPCs are certified by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and the Canadian Sport Psychology Association - Association Canadienne de la Psychologie du Sport (CSPA-ACPS), which ensures they meet rigorous standards of education, training, and ethical practice.

Achieve Peak Performance

CMPCs help individuals unlock their full potential by developing mental strategies that enhance performance and consistency.

Overcome Mental Barriers

CMPCs assist in identifying and overcoming obstacles that can hinder success, such as performance anxiety, self-doubt, and motivation issues.

Enhance Mental Toughness

CMPCs train individuals to build mental toughness, enabling them to stay focused and composed under pressure.

Improve Well-Being

CMPCs support overall well-being by teaching skills that promote a healthy balance between training, competition, and personal life.

Services Offered by CMPCs:

Individual consultations
Team workshops and seminars
Performance assessments
Customized training programs

Who Can Benefit?

Athletes of all levels (youth, amateur, collegiate, professional)
Coaches and sports teams
Non-sport performers (exercisers, performing artists, military service organizations, high-risk occupations)
Parents of young athletes
Fitness enthusiasts and recreational athletes

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Success Stories

Ryan, a collegiate swimmer, faced signiﬁcant challenges recovering from a shoulder injury. Struggling with low self-conﬁdence and motivation, his performance signiﬁcantly dropped, and he felt disconnected from his team. With the help of a Certiﬁed Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), Ryan embarked on a transformative journey.

A high school soccer team is experiencing significant interpersonal conflict among the players and coaches due to a current losing streak and serious on-field turmoil in the last game. A CMPC advises and guides the team to improve communication and build a more supportive team environment.

Tatiana, a young vocalist, is preparing for a leading role and an audition for another role in a bigger production. A CMPC provides support and assistance in helping Tatiana remove her performance barriers of low self-confidence and high performance anxiety.

A military unit faced significant challenges during a demanding operational environment, including a lack of purpose, motivation, and cohesiveness. With performance at stake, the unit decided to invite a CMPC to embed with their team for two weeks during a deployment. The goal was to address mental and emotional roadblocks to boost overall performance and well-being.

Eric, a new police recruit, is completing simulation training to learn how to handle stress under high pressure situations. A CMPC trains and develops Eric’s mental performance skills to improve his ability to attend to the necessary environmental cues during the simulation.

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Accredited in North America

Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) certification program has developed eligibility requirements to ensure professional competence and commitment to continued education.