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Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public at large that an individual has met the highest standards of professional practice, including completing a combination of educational and work requirements, successfully passing a certification exam, agreeing to adhere to ethical principles and standards, and committing to ongoing professional development.

These individuals have obtained objective validation of their expertise in helping clients develop and use mental, life, and self-regulatory skills to optimize performance, enjoyment, and/or personal development in sport or other domains (e.g., performing arts, military).

CMPCs are individuals with a master’s or doctoral degree in sport science, psychology or a clearly related field* who have met specific course requirements and have completed an extensive, mentored applied experience.

The disciplines included within the sport psychology field applicable to those holding the CMPC designation include: clinical psychology, educational psychology and clinical mental health counseling, social work, industrial-organizational psychology, and sport psychology from a sport science basis. A CMPC may work with a wide variety of participants in sport and performance.

The CMPC Council is responsible for setting policies and processes that uphold the highest standards for mental performance credentialing. Due to the increased interest in CMPC and volume of applications, the CMPC Council is unable to provide individualized assistance such as "soft review" of coursework or evaluation of transcripts at this time. Even if a CMPC Council member did provide a "soft review" it would not be binding until officially reviewed as part of the formal application process. The Council understands that candidates face decisions regarding registering for courses. We strongly encourage CMPC candidates to work closely with an Approved Mentor regarding selecting coursework and mentored experiences.

Youth sport organizations identify several pain points for mental performance, including:

Lack of Mental Skills Training

Many youth sport organizations focus primarily on physical training and neglect mental skills training. This can lead to athletes who are physically talented but struggle with anxiety, focus, and confidence.

Burnout

Overtraining, over-scheduling, and a lack of balance between sports and other activities can lead to burnout in young athletes. Burnout can lead to physical and mental fatigue, decreased motivation, and decreased performance.

Social Comparison

Youth athletes may compare themselves to their peers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and decreased confidence. This can negatively impact mental performance, as athletes may focus on their perceived shortcomings rather than their strengths.

Pressure to Perform

Youth athletes may feel pressure from parents, coaches, and peers to perform at a high level. This pressure can lead to anxiety and stress, which can negatively impact mental performance.

Negative Coaching

Coaches who use negative feedback, punishment, and criticism can have
a detrimental effect on the mental performance of youth athletes. Negative coaching can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and a lack of confidence.

Injuries

Injuries can be a significant pain point for youth athletes, as they may feel frustrated and demotivated by the need to take time off from their sport. Injuries can also lead to anxiety and stress, which can negatively impact mental performance.