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    MGCP Endorsements & STUDENT COMMENTS

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Peak Performance Sports has worked hard to obtain recognition for the MGCP certification and partner with other organizations and coaching associations. Below is a partial list of the organizations that support the MGCP by giving endorsements or allowing their members to obtain CE or education credits for participation. Please contact us if your organization wants to review the MGCP program.

 

Organization Endorsements & Partnerships

The Professional Golf Teachers Association of America (PGTAA) - Professional Golf Teachers Association of America recognizes and endorses the MGCP certification program.

Approved for Education Credits from Organizations

Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers - Peak Performance Sports and the MGCP program is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. MGCP graduates receive 20 CE credits!

PGA of America - members of the PGA of America have been approved by membership services to receive four (4) Member Service Requirements (MSR) Credits for participation in the MGCP 20 - week teleclass option. Dr. Cohn's golf psychology seminars and clinics are also approved for MSR Credits.

Professional Tennis Registry - members of the PTR have been approved to receive ten (10) Merit Achievement Program Points (MAP Points) for participation in the MGCP 20-week teleclass certification option. Final MAP points awarded is based on total number of hours completed on each subject matter in the program.

LPGA
The LPGA of America has approved for its members to receive CE credits for participation in the 20-week MGCP program.
The Canadian Professional Golfer's Association has approved Dr. Cohn's MGCP certification program for members to receive education credits for participation.

Listen to Success Stories of Recent MGCP Graduates:

Success Story 1 | Success Story 2 | Success Story 3
Success Story 4 | Success Story 5 | Success Story 6

What Graduates Are Saying about the MGCP Program:

“Peak Performance Sports’ MGCP course has taught me how champions think and act. I have learned through Dr. Cohn’s practical, clear lessons and his patient guidance how to teach these skills to my own students. I want to thank for sharing your experience and insights about mental coaching. You inspire us to commit to the process and explore our fullest potential as athletes, teachers, and people.”
~Curtis Way, MGCP

“The information in the MGCP program is great! The arrangement of chapters, supportive handouts, case studies and homework assignments inter-leaves the information, analysis and planning together nicely.”
~Gene Moretti, MGCP

“I just wanted to thank you for sharing so many of your ideas which has helped me to become a better coach. Last week, you sent me a handout about compiling a game plan when playing a practice round. I used that this weekend with one of my junior golfers that I have been working with for a month and today he won his first tournament of the year. I am not writing because he won, but because of your effort, I am better prepared to teach the mental skills of golf. For that I am thankful.”
~Chuck Yaeger, MGCP

“Dr. Cohn’s MGCP program exceeded my expectations and then some. I appreciated Dr. Cohn's interest and integrity during the MGCP program. I took the program because I wanted to learn a real system for working with athletes and teams. Dr. Cohn’s approach to uncovering the athlete’s main obstacles to success and then having the strategies to help the athlete were exceptional. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is or wants to be a Mental Game Coach. It is obvious that Dr. Cohn is committed to providing his students all the tools necessary to excel as Mental Game Coaches.”
~Dr. Mike Procaccini, MGCP

“I earned a M.S. in sports psychology from Ball State University before completing the MGCP course. The MGCP program helped me better apply what I know about sports psychology to working with athletes I currently coach. The MGCP case studies and handouts provided during the course were right on! Dr. Cohn’s extensive experience with mental coaching was evident in both the course materials and weekly classes. If you are a coach or professional helping athletes or performers succeed, the MGCP program will be vital to your success!”
~Reyna Gilbert, M.S., MGCP

“I just want to say how much I enjoyed the MGCP certification program. It has really helped me understand the mental game, but more importantly has outlined a game plan I can use when working with my athletes. It has probably been the best investment I have ever made!”
~Rodney King, MGCP

“Dr. Cohn's MGCP certification program was exactly what I needed. I searched long and hard to find a program just like this. His specialized MGCP training & certification program provided me with the extra “edge" and mental game tools I needed to expand my practice into sports and improve my mental coaching programs for athletes.”
~John R. Ellsworth, MGCP -- Listen to John's MGCP Success Story

“Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge in the area of mental game coaching. The organization and content of the MGCP program manual is an excellent and valuable reference to mental coaching with athletes. You have enhanced my knowledge about peak performance and performance enhancement. I feel better equipped with my new and fine-tuned mental coaching tools and skills to be effective mental game coach. Thanks again.”
~Marc Anderson, LCSW, MGCP -- Listen to Marc's MGCP Success Story

“Thanks so much for the opportunity to take your MGCP Course. I am so happy I was able to take this class with you. I am excited to utilize this throughout the next year and to utilize your knowledge as much as I can. Thanks for doing what you do!”
~Jennifer Croneberger, MGCP -- Listen to Jen's MGCP success story

"Dr. Cohn's MGCP program is an outstanding opportunity to advance in the mental work with athletes. It is all practical, soundly theoretically based, and covers the major aspects. Dr. Cohn is an impressive authority, a good presenter, and assists with additional or tailored information whenever asked for. The web site as knowledge base, and the program itself offer compiled information, that can't be found elsewhere (I've completed other programs, and know other web-sites in this field). The program has helped me in my work with athletes as well as given me further insights. As an MGCP you have continued access to the web-site and classes offered. “My deep and sincere thanks for the course - it was impressive, the weekly classes as well as the entire program. I am honored by and very happy with the MGCP program, thank you."
~Wolfgang Kuner, MGCP

“Working with Dr Cohn's MGCP program was a great opportunity, giving excellent quality tuition and materials, which have enabled me to grow my business as a sports mental coach. Dr Cohn’s method really works as my clients are really impressed with the great positive impact it has had on their performance. The teleclasses were also an excellent way of learning and having contact with other coaches in different countries…really brilliant and fun. The MGCP method is fantastic and really works! Thanks for an excellent training course and the support you provide to us.”
~Helen Emms, MGCP

“I loved the MGCP program and I am grateful to Dr. Cohn for creating it. I would highly recommend it to anyone with the desire to become a mental game coach. I especially liked having to work with athletes while completing the program. This helped with skill and knowledge application. Also, Dr. Cohn’s selfless sharing of knowledge, handouts and activities guarantees to make any graduate a success. Dr. Cohn is an impressive instructor and facilitator of the materials of the course and shows a deep interest and investment in wanting all of his students to succeed.”
~Cheryl Rohweder

“The high school baseball team that I have worked with the past two years won the state championship.  Our school won our fifth straight conference title at George Fox.  At the Western Regional's we placed third. The information from the MGCP certification class was very helpful in helping us win this year.”
~Marty Hunter, MGCP

“I truly appreciate for this opportunity to learn from you.  I have found this to be opening so many doors for me and the response has been amazing. These tools you have given me are such a great resource for the area and I cannot thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into assuring our understanding and ability to apply the material.”
~Gina Carlson, MGCP

“The MGCP program has been one of the most useful courses and certifications I have ever taken. I use it almost daily and have helped more people with the tools you have provided me than anything else in all of my years of teaching and coaching. I plan to continue to provide these services in the years to come and hope to strengthen our relationship since I have more time to teach with my reduced work responsibilities.”
~Larry A. Bennett, MGCP

"Since I enrolled in the MGCP program, one of my students has taken a 360 degree u-turn. His first tournament out for this season 'He Won'! I've never seen this kid so confident, his expectation levels were low, and he played in the process beautifully. He prepared for the tournament like a pro and to watch him perform in the raw conditions of the weather was a piece of art. I am so thrilled to have been a part of your classes. Thanks again for this program. I really appreciate it."
~ Ron Laster, MGCP

“Just a short follow-up on a success story. The place kicker for University of Cincinnati missed 2 PAT's and "shanked" a 20-yard field goal last week in his first college game. I was asked to work on his mental preparation. The problems(s) with his performance were very consistent with many of the athletes, who do not perform well - negative thoughts, decreased confidence, failing expectations, and poor mental preparation for games/kicking attempts. Even the coaches made him review his missed field goals over and over the day after the game. In addition to developing a plan very consistent with your approach, I had the film crew prepare a video of his "successful" attempts. During the game last night (on ESPN), he went 5-5, and even kicked his personal best/longest - 55 yards!! I was very pleased that many of the approaches that were developed through your program were immediately successful. So far, my practice has slowly transitioned more into mental game coaching, a pleasant change from my clinical practice. Please keep me informed of any additional programs or continuing education opportunities you have upcoming. I could not fit in your summer Bootcamp this past summer, but let me know of any other opportunities.”
~Peter J. Ganshirt, Psy.D. MGCP

“The MGCP course exceeded my expectations. Having studied Psychology along time ago at University, and having attended numerous mental training courses through the PGA, I was hesitant at first about the financial investment of US$4000. But having completed the course I feel that it represents remarkable value, especially when you consider the number of supporting documents, which you can use with your students. The MGCP program is the packaging of a complete mental training program for athletes, and represents the study and experience of Dr Patrick Cohn over the last 20 years, and is a must for all serious coaches.”
~Jonathan Wallett, PGA member, MGCP

“Thank you Dr. Cohn for delivering such a great certification program. The MGCP has been different from other classes I have taken. With MGCP I received a clear plan to take my athletes through; a detailed understanding of the cause/effect relationship of mental skills, and the most important part was the numerous resources supplied to help train athletes on the mental game. The knowledge was vital, however what made the difference was the application of the knowledge through real case studies and interaction with the class. I can’t wait to use this with my athletes!”
~Rick Sessinghaus, MGCP

“I want to thank you for a great course. Your ability to relate the research into practical terms and to an unbelievably wide variety of sports was invaluable. You readily had real life examples to illustrate the practical side to mental game coaching and sport psychology. Your openness to share all you have learned and help new MGCPs maximize their potential and avoid common errors was refreshing and inspiring. A real bonus is the resources I now have to continue my successful coaching. I look forward to ongoing communication and collaboration with my MGCP colleagues. Thank you!”
~Dean Hebert,  MGCP, Mindset for Performance

 
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