Mental Performance

Mental Performance Qualifications (effective April 5th, 2017) 

 Education

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, Science, Arts, or Education with relevance in sport psychology or sport mental skills.

Experience

• Applicants must have 50 hours of practical experience during the past 24 months.
  • Approximately 10% observing, 20% prep, 70% direct contact with individuals & groups
  • This experience must be within our core competency areas presenting or counseling to athletes in the area of sport psychology or sport mental skills.

Interview

• Must demonstrate their knowledge in our core competency areas by being interviewed (specific questions) by Council Staff & Mental Performance Consultants.
• Interview will be a Pass/Fail (unsuccessful applicants can reapply after 12 months)

Mentorship

• Applicants who do not successfully pass the knowledge interview may choose to participate in a mentorship program with Council Mental Training Consultants for a minimum of 10 hours.
  • The mentorship will include observing approximately 5 presentations or counseling sessions + then presenting or counselling approximately 5 sessions.
  • These will be under the supervision of Council Mental Training Consultants.
  • Mentorship will be a Pass/Fail (unsuccessful applicants can reapply after 12 months)

Services Provided (Core Competencies)

• Parent-Athlete-Coach-Relations
• Communication Skills
• Team Building and Group Dynamics
• Attentional control (focus/ concentration)
• Emotional control (stress management)
• Arousal control
• Self-awareness
• Goal Setting
• Mental Imagery
• Self-Talk
• Routines before, during and after competition
• Ideal Performance State
• Mental Toughness Training
• Maximizing effectiveness of practice
• Drug Education and Awareness Workshop

Updated as of July 2020