News Release: December 18, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of The International
Mental Game Coaching Association, is interviewed as a sports
psychology expert for BBC Magazine.
Bill Cole, MS, MA was interviewed as a sports psychology
expert for a story in BBC Magazine, entitled "Why Do So Many
Athletes Struggle To Cope With Retirement?" by Peter Crutchley,
on the issues around retirement for elite and professional
athletes. Many athletes struggle to cope with retirement.
The article focused on why this happens and how to manage
the inevitable let-down that most athletes feel when their
exalted world of high-end celebrity sport ends. See the complete
article at www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/20646102
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has called Bill
Cole " A world-renowned peak performance coach."
Famed boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard and Britain's double
Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell were interviewed for
this piece, as well as other well-known sport psychology coaches,
including Sports psychologist Andrea Firth-Clark, from the
University of Greenwich, and Sports psychologist Dr. Victor
Thompson.
Mr. Cole was quoted as saying, "Athletes identify themselves
by what they do. Take that away and they feel abandoned and
naked and at a loss for how to make sense of it. It's as if
a major piece of themselves has gone missing. Athletes had
regular doses of serotonin daily for many years, and suddenly,
that has decreased or stopped outright. That is a huge upset
to the chemistry of the body. Even some retired athletes who
continue to exercise fail to get the endorphin highs since
they no longer compete."
Bill Cole, MS, MA, is one of the world's leading sport psychology
consultants. Mr. Cole is also the founder of the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, and has worked as an NCAA
Division I head coach, a sport psychology coach for the Stanford
University Baseball and the Israeli Davis Cup Tennis Team.
Mr. Cole has served as a sports psychology consultant for
various elite level athletes, including 2006 Olympic Gold
Medalist and two-time world curling champion Russ Howard.
He has been the mental game coach to professional players
who have had wins over Pete Sampras, Andy Roddick, Marat Safin,
Michael Chang and Tim Henman. Mr. Cole also has been an NCAA
Division I College Head Coach in tennis, the Sports Psychology
Coach for the Israeli Davis Cup Team, and has coached in the
US and Europe on the ATP Tour. Bill was inducted into a tennis
hall of fame for his accomplishments as a player and coach.
Bill has advised, coached or consulted with members or coaches
of 13 national and world teams, six international and Olympic
teams and 27 professional sports teams or leagues. He has
been mental coach or consultant to Olympic athletes who have
won bronze, silver and gold medals.
For more information, to engage Bill as a guest expert, or
to schedule a media interview, please contact:
William B. Cole Consultants
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014-2358
VOICE: 408-725-7191
FAX: 408-298-9525
E-Mail: Bill@MentalGameCoach.com
Website: www.mentalgamecoach.com
News Release: December 15, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Kevin Skeens, Of Broomfield, Colorado Is A New Level I Certified
Coach.
Kevin Skeens, Of Broomfield, Colorado has earned the Level
I Certification by the International Mental Game Coaching
Association. Mr. Skeens was awarded the title of Certified
Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Kevin Skeens is a pleasure to have in our program. He
has a very high-level background as an athlete and has taken
that extensive experience and now teaches and coaches others
on how to be successful. Kevin has over 20 years coaching
experience and is a specialist in volleyball. He stays active
as an athlete and this helps him use those experiences and
insights as a laboratory for his coaching. Kevin distinguished
himself by designing and executing a very interesting and
extensive mental training project involving seven volleyball
teams and 70 athletes. It is clear that Kevin has a big vision
for his programs, and for delivering the most cutting-edge
mental game training programs possible. I believe Kevin will
continue to grow mental game coaching in Colorado and become
the leader in his state and region in this field. I look forward
to watching his programs develop."
Kevin holds a BS in social sciences and is a Certified high
school athletic director, a NFHSC certified coach, and a CHSAA
certified coach. He is also on the FCA Board Of Directors
Coaches Ministry. Kevin is known for taking struggling teams
and turning them into champions. He was the Metro league coach
of the year, and took his volleyball team to the state championships.
Kevin excelled as an athlete, and still remains active, playing
adult in line hockey (as a two-time league MVP), adult football,
hockey, soccer and basketball. He was High School All-State
in soccer, and High School All-Region in basketball and soccer.
He earned an athletic scholarship to an NCAA Division II school
for soccer and played three years of college soccer.
Kevin is currently the Athletic Director for Community Christian
School in Northglenn, Colorado, and also directs the Ballistic
Volleyball Club in Broomfield, Colorado.
Kevin's volleyball website:
www.ballisticvolleyballclub.com/
Community Christian School website:
www.ccscrusaders.org/
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 75 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 500 mental training videotapes. Each
student completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicum with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Mr. Skeen's final project was a season-long
assessment and performance improvement program for 70 players
his seven volleyball teams he directs.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in San Jose, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: December 12, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association announces
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA, has compiled
his annual year-end summary of accomplishments.
The International Mental Game Coaching Association announces
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA, has compiled
his annual year-end 2012 summary of accomplishments for his
mental game coaching, training and consulting.
The British Broadcasting Company (The BBC) has referred to
Bill as "a world-renowned peak performance coach."
Bill Cole stated, "It is gratifying to help hundreds of
people each year to reach their goals and expand more of their
inherent potential."
Here are some of the highlights from Bill Cole's coaching,
writing, consulting and work in radio, television and film.
In Media:
Launched the Mental Game Radio Show:
www.mentalgameradio.com/
Consulting Producer on the Hollywood film, The High:
www.mentalgamecoach.com/BillColeOnTVRadioAndFilm.html#BillColeInFilm
Appeared as a Sports Psychology Expert on HuffPost Live TV:
www.mentalgamecoach.com/PressReleases.html#20120926
Guest expert on a number of radio programs.
Subject of Media Interviews:
Interviewed by many high-profile media outlets:
- New Yorker Magazine
- The BBC
- INC magazine
- Prevention magazine
- Chief Learning Officer Magazine
Publications:
Published an article as a sports psychology expert for EXACT
Sports Go Mental eJournal, entitled "Practice Does
Not Make Perfect: Comparing Learning And Performance Mindsets".
www.mentalgamecoach.com/PressReleases.html#20120720
Coaching and Consulting:
Mental game coach to clients who achieved some very exciting
results:
- The #1 diver in the USA who won a bronze medal at the
2012 Olympics, who was coached daily by Bill at the Olympics
by remote video.
- The #1 girl table tennis player in the US, also on National
Women's Team.
- Top five team in US professional ballroom dance.
- Cadet Girls Table Tennis Champion at the US Open.
- The #1 and #5 in US junior girl and boy fencers.
- The #1 girl chess player in US.
- The #4 woman 35 and over tennis player in US.
- The #3 girl squash player in US.
- The #1 girl badminton player in US.
- A number of top US rodeo ropers, both men and women.
- Player in Stanford Women's Soccer Team who helped them
win their first National NCAA Championship.
- US record-holder in gliding and member of Team USA-Gliding.
- The 2012 top three pick in the women's pro draft in soccer.
- Member of Under 16 US National Basketball Team.
- Three-time US National Fencing Champion.
- Member of the Mexican National Soccer Team.
- Fourth place competitor in the World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Championships.
Teams, Professional Associations and Leagues:
Bill was the mental game coach, consultant or advisor to
coaches or athletes in these organizations:
- USA National Junior Table Tennis Team
- USA National Cadet Table Tennis Team
- USA National Women's Table Tennis Team
- US National Taekwondo Team-Junior
- Professional Motorcycle Racing-British Superbike Circuit
- AMA Professional Road Racing (US motorcycle pro circuit)
- Men's Professional Rodeo Rider's Association
- Women's Professional Rodeo Rider's Association
- Professional Poker Association
IMGCA Certifications:
IMGCA certified a number of people in 2012, with these three
in first-time categories.
Certified two MD's (Medical Doctors), Ashley B. Benjamin,
MD, of California and Dr. Yuvaraj Lingappa, MD from St. Lucia.
https://www.mentalgamecoaching.com/IMGCANews.html#20120210
https://www.mentalgamecoaching.com/IMGCANews.html#20120726a
Certified Kulwant Singh, the first person from India to be
certified by IMGCA.
https://www.mentalgamecoaching.com/IMGCANews.html#20120726b
Honors and Awards:
www.sportspsychologycoaching.com was recognized as one of
the top websites of its kind in the world:
www.mentalgamecoach.com/PressReleases.html#20120128
Certification training is provided by the International Mental
Game Coaching Association, based in San Jose, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: December 11, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association announces
IMGCA-Certified Mental Game Professional Coach Radek Sefcik
sets new standards in Slovakia for mental game coaching.
The International Mental Game Coaching Association announces
Radek Sefcik, of Slovakia, the world's highest-rated IMGCA-certified
mental game practitioner, at Level IV, has set new standards
in Slovakia for mental game coaching.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Radek Sefcik, the world's highest-rated IMGCA-certified
mental game practitioner at Level IV, has had many mental
game coaching breakthroughs and is clearly the top and most
visible mental game coach in Slovakia. He is a true leader
in the field, worldwide. Here are some of his 2012 coaching
highlights".
 He
has been the mental game coach the last three years for Tomas
Berdych, the number six ranked ATP player in the world, who
reached the final of the 2010 Wimbledon Championships. Radek
stated, "This year was really special. I once again had
a chance to be with Tomas at the ATP Masters Final in London.
It was really outstanding to see his huge potential where
he almost reached the semis there. Djovokic beat Tomas. In
November we were in Prague, in the Davis Cup Final against
Spain. After 32 years, The Czech Republic had the chance to
win trophy, and they got it! What a great accomplishment for
him and whole team. Hopefully next year, he will win a Grand
Slam!"
This picture is Radek Sefcik (right) with Tomas Berdych,
the number 6 ranked ATP player in the world, at the 2012 ATP
World Masters Final in London, England for the top 8 players.
Learn more about Tomas Berdych at www.tomas-berdych.com
and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomáš_Berdych.
Other 2012 Radek Sefcik Accomplishments:
- Mental game coach for a pro ice hockey team in the Slovakian
Extra League, the highest ice hockey league in Slovakia,
which eventually reached the national play off finals.
- Mental game coach for Slovakian professional basketball
extra league team, which reached the semifinal play offs.
- Mental game coach for the Slovakian National Golf Team.
- Mental game coach for junior and senior golfers, where
some players qualified into the finals in the "Faldo Series"
and into Junior European Cups.
- Conducted mental game workshops for business leaders,
on focusing under pressure, leadership and communications
skill development, and in breaking limiting self-beliefs.
- Mental game coach for a pro motocross racer who is preparing
for a rally in Dakar in 2013.
- Mental game coach and consultant for Special Operation
Police Units in Slovakia, working with team units on mental
toughness.
- In 2013, will be working with police special unit snipers,
as well as with team management on their leadership skills.
Peak performance strategist and mental game coach Radek
Sefcik may be contacted here:
ing.Radek Šefcík
www.mentalcoach.sk
www.coach4life.sk
Certification training is provided by the International Mental
Game Coaching Association, based in San Jose, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: October 25, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Ryan Long, MSW, Of Washington, DC Is A New Level I Certified
Coach.
Ryan Long, MSW, Of Washington, DC has earned the Level I
Certification by the International Mental Game Coaching Association.
Mr. Long was awarded the title of Certified Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Ryan Long has very special sensibilities around the mental
game. He is very attuned to what athletes, coaches and parents
are thinking and feeling in their sport experience. He knows
how to help them get the most out of their mental approach.
Ryan has a fantastic athletic background which he uses to
help parents, coaches and athletes improve their mental capabilities.
He has a vast level of experience personally as an athlete,
coach, consultant and trainer in baseball, basketball, rugby,
football and numerous other sports. All this taken together
shows me what great things Ryan ultimately can do in this
field. I know he is already making a major impact on his client's
mental games, and I know he could be a major force nationally
in the mental game."
Ryan was on the rugby team at the College of William & Mary,
and is a weightlifter, fitness enthusiast, and does triathlons
and bike racing. He is a 2003 graduate of the College of William
& Mary in Williamsburg, VA. He is a graduate of the University
of Maryland with an MSW in Clinical Counseling and a specialization
in Mental Health. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist (under
clinical supervision), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and
a Specialist in Sports Conditioning (SSC). His training company,
Attainable
Peak Performance, is located in Washington, DC.
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 70 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 450 mental training videotapes. Each
student completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicum with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Mr. Long's final project was an audiotape
on the benefits of mental game coaching in baseball for athletes
and coaches.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in Cupertino, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: September 26, 2012
- Silicon Valley, California
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of The International
Mental Game Coaching Association, is interviewed on the HuffPost
Live Television Show as a sport psychology expert.
Bill Cole, MS, MA was interviewed by HuffPost Live television
show co-hosts Jacob Soboroff and Alyona Minkovski on the segment
entitled Do Pro Athletes Belong Inside The Beltway?
on September 26, 2012. Bill was an invited guest as a sport
psychology expert. The show asked the question: Should former
sports stars go into politics?
HuffPost Live television is co-hosted by Jacob
Soboroff, who is also a producer for HuffPost Live. He
is also the AMC News correspondent, a contributor to MTV's
2012 election coverage.
HuffPost Live television is also co-hosted by Alyona
Minkovski. Forbes magazine named her one of the 30 most
influential media personalities under the age of 30 in 2011.
A Russian American, she has been called Russia's female Jon
Stewart.
In addition to Bill Cole, guests included Huffington Post
Sports Columnist Jordan
Schultz, former Indiana Congressman and Indiana Basketball
Hall of Fame Inductee Baron
Hill, and Forbes.com Business of Education Columnist James
Marshall Crotty.
Watch the show in this archived link: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/505a0bb378c90a0f5800027e
Bill Cole, MS, MA, is a mental game coach to athletes and
coaches, politicians, professional speakers and trainers,
the entertainment industry, executives and business professionals.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (The BBC) called him
"A world-renowned peak performance coach." Bill has been mental
coach or consultant to Olympic athletes who have won bronze,
silver and gold medals.
He has been the mental coach or sports psychology consultant
with athletes or coaches of 17 world and national teams, eight
international and Olympic teams, 31 professional sports teams,
associations or leagues, and of athletes who have won 35 world
and national championships. He has been the mental trainer
for thousands of athletes in over 75 sports, at all ages and
skill levels and has been a leader in the field of mental
training for over 30 years. He was the first person in the
world to earn an undergraduate degree in sports psychology,
and is also the founder and President of the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, which trains and certifies
mental coaches worldwide.
For more information, to engage Bill as a guest expert, or
to schedule a media interview, please contact:
William B. Cole Consultants
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014-2358
VOICE: 408-725-7191
FAX: 408-298-9525
E-Mail: Bill@MentalGameCoach.com
Website: www.mentalgamecoach.com
News Release: July 26, 2012 -
Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Dr. Yuvaraj Lingappa Is A New Level I Certified Coach.
Dr. Yuvaraj Lingappa, a physician based in St. Lucia, West
Indies, has earned the Level I Certification by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association. Dr. Lingappa was awarded
the title of Certified Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Dr. Yuvaraj Lingappa is a three-decades experienced physician
who has now added peak performance coaching to his medical
practice. He brings his expertise in obesity control, health
and wellness and humor studies to the mental game field, and
I am extremely excited to see what programs and publications
he will create. I know he will make a major impact on the
field."
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 70 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 450 mental training videotapes. Each
student completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicum with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Dr. Lingappa's final project was
a paper on the benefits of mental game coaching for athletes
and coaches.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in Cupertino, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: July 26, 2012 -
Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Kulwant Singh Is A New Level I Certified Coach.
Kulwant Singh, a consultant based in India, has earned the
Level I Certification by the International Mental Game Coaching
Association. Mr. Singh was awarded the title of Certified
Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Kulwant Singh is a dedicated mental game coach who has boundless
energy in investigating the world of peak performance. He
has a highly analytical mind and creative insights that will
take him very far in this field. He is a pleasure to work
with."
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 70 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 450 mental training videotapes. Each
student completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicum with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Mr. Singh's final project was a study
of peak performance concepts and methods for athletes and
coaches.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in Cupertino, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: June 21, 2012 -
Silicon Valley, California
William B. Cole Consultants announces the launch of the new
Mental
Game Radio Show website.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, media personality and international peak
performance thought leader, announces the launch of the new
website www.mentalgameradio.com.
The Mental Game Radio Show combines entertaining, informative
solutions and insights about the world of peak performance
and high achievement.
Bill Cole brings his unique mental game approaches and worldwide
coaching and speaking background to each Mental Game Radio
Show. Guests include top authors and performers from the worlds
of entertainment, television, film, radio, music, publishing,
science, business, medicine, sports, coaching, military, law,
education, government and the arts. The show airs every Monday
at 2pm Pacific Time.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, is a mental game coach to athletes and
coaches, politicians, professional speakers and trainers,
the entertainment industry, executives and business professionals.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (The BBC) called him
"A world-renowned peak performance coach." He has developed,
pitched and sold his ideas in Hollywood and has successfully
worked in front of the camera, as well as behind it. His TV,
radio or film credits include Creator, Writer, Producer, Consulting
Producer, Founding Producer, Guest Expert and Host. He has
been the mental coach or sports psychology consultant with
athletes or coaches of 17 world and national teams, eight
international and Olympic teams, 31 professional sports teams,
associations or leagues, and of athletes who have won 35 world
and national championships. He has been the mental trainer
for thousands of athletes in over 75 sports, at all ages and
skill levels and has been a leader in the field of mental
training for over 30 years. He was the first person in the
world to earn an undergraduate degree in sports psychology,
and is also the founder and President of the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, which trains and certifies
mental coaches worldwide.
For more information, to engage Bill as a guest expert, or
to schedule a media interview, please contact:
William B. Cole Consultants
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014-2358
VOICE: 408-725-7191
FAX: 408-298-9525
E-Mail: Bill@MentalGameCoach.com
Website: www.mentalgamecoach.com
News Release: Feb. 10, 2012 -
Silicon Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Ashley B. Benjamin, MD, Is A New Level I Certified Coach.
Ashley B. Benjamin, MD, a psychiatrist based in Ventura
County, California, has earned the Level I Certification by
the International
Mental Game Coaching Association. Dr. Benjamin was awarded
the title of Certified Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Ashley B. Benjamin, MD is an award-winning military psychiatrist,
a book author, former college coach, journalist and experienced
athlete. His insights and thinking around the mental game
are profound, and he was a delight to work with. I look forward
to collaborating with him in the future. I know he will make
a major impact in the mental game coaching field."
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 70 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 500 mental training videos. Each student
completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicums with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Dr. Benjamin's final project was
creating a detailed synthesis of traditional psychiatric medical
diagnosis procedures, combined with mental game assessment
protocols.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in San Jose, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
News Release: Feb. 7, 2012 - Silicon
Valley, California
The International Mental Game Coaching Association Announces
Anne Lemons Is A New Level I Certified Coach.
Anne Lemons, a Physical Therapist based in Upton MA, has
earned the Level I Certification by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association. Ms. Lemons was awarded
the title of Certified Mental Game Instructor.
Bill Cole, MS, MA, Founder and President of IMGCA stated,
"Anne Lemons is a very talented teacher, coach and speaker,
and she has already made significant headway in the field
of mental game coaching. She is dedicated to giving her clients
the absolute best mental training possible."
A licensed Physical Therapist for over 25 years in private
practice, Ms. Lemon's specialty is Dance Medicine working
with pre-professional dancers and Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
clients. She is certified in Pilates and has extensive coursework
in dance, sports medicine and holistic healing techniques,
as well as craniosacral and myofascial therapies. Ms. Lemons
consulted for the Boston Conservatory for many years and created
a screening protocol for all incoming dancers to help in injury
prevention. She has lectured throughout the New England area
to dance schools and companies on injury prevention.
Level I IMGCA certification requires two hours of live private
telephonic 1-1 coaching with Bill Cole, MS, MA, IMGCA President.
Students also have access to over 70 hours of IMGCA pre-recorded
audio classes and over 500 mental training videos. Each student
completes reading assignments, written homework, practical
application of the class content and coaching practicums with
groups, teams and individuals as applicable and coaching feedback
evaluations. Each student passes the IMGCA Level I certification
written examination, or writes a final paper or creates and
submits a final project. Ms. Lemon's final project was creating,
developing and delivering a mental training workshop to a
women's college golf team.
This certification training is provided by the International
Mental Game Coaching Association, based in San Jose, California.
The IMGCA was the first international mental game coaching
membership organization, created January 1, 2006. It remains
the only international mental game coaching membership organization
in the world today. The mission of the International Mental
Game Coaching Association is to advance the research, development,
professionalism, and growth of the discipline of mental game
coaching worldwide. The IMGCA is comprised of individuals
and institutions interested in sports, movement, health, fitness,
business, the arts, achievement, work-life balance, stress
control, and peak performance. IMGCA members come from all
walks of life, and have varied backgrounds in sports performance,
coaching, teaching, writing, business and consulting. They
are professionals, students, parents, and interested observers
of the mental game.
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