MGCP
Endorsements
& STUDENT COMMENTS

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
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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
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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