Join The IMGCA

The International Mental Game Coaching Association welcomes individuals and organizations to apply for membership. IMGCA membership is open to anyone, in any country. There are many advantages and privileges of membership in the IMGCA. A major focus of IMGCA membership is to support the study and advancement of mental game coaching worldwide. You will find details here about the five categories of IMGCA membership, the 21 IMGCA member benefits, future IMGCA benefits and a link to the IMGCA membership application, which can be filled out online. We look forward to hearing from you about joining the International Mental Game Coaching Association.

If you're already a member, you can renew your annual membership on our membership renewal page.

The Five IMGCA Membership Categories

1. Professional / Volunteer - Teachers, coaches, consultants, counselors, trainers, researchers, writers, officials, health care providers, mind-body practitioners, movement specialists or dance instructors, who volunteer, or work part or full time with an interest in the mental game.
   
   
2. Student - Any part or full time grade school, junior high school, high school, undergraduate student, graduate student or other student, who has an interest in the mental game.
   
3. Parent - Anyone who has a child in sports or any parent who coaches, officiates, administers or supports sports.
   
4. Institutional - International, national, regional, state or local schools, organizations and associations that have an interest in the mental game.
   
5. Affiliate - Vendors and businesses working in the sports arena.

Annual IMGCA Membership Fees

IMGCA membership is for a 12-month period, effective when we receive your payment.

1. Professional / Volunteer $40 USD annually
2. Student $10 USD annually
3. Parent $20 USD annually
4. Institutional $100 USD annually
5. Affiliate $60 USD annually

Group Discounts

Groups of five or more individuals that join can receive special rates on dues, along with other benefits from IMGCA. All memberships will still retain their individual membership status but they are transferable within the organization. For more information on registering your group, contact IMGCA.

Association Discount Memberships

IMGCA also offers other associations substantial membership discounts to their members when they sign up for IMGCA membership. For more information on registering your members, contact IMGCA.

21 IMGCA Member Benefits

1. Use Of IMGCA Logos. License to use proprietary and copyrighted IMGCA logos on your web site and letterhead designating you as an IMGCA member in good standing. High-quality images of the IMGCA Member logo illustrated at left below (without the Copyright IMGCA watermark) are available to members in various sizes, and the special Professional Member logo illustrated at right below is available to professional IMGCA members.
   
   

   IMGCA Member Logo		IMGCA Professional Member Logo

   
   
2. In-Depth Articles for Members Only. In addition to the extensive collection of articles on the publicly available website, members have access to an additional set of in-depth articles written by mental game experts.
   
3. Video Library for Members Only. We have compiled links to over 75 videos that teach, describe and embrace the mental approach to learning, practicing and performing, in over twenty-five categories, in sports, business and life. Learn more about this video library and see some sample videos.
   
4. Listing in the IMGCA Coach Finder. On an opt-in basis, IMGCA members can be listed on our web page of IMGCA members, used by associations, clubs, individuals and others to find local mental game coaches to hire.
   
5. IMGCA Speakers Bureau. On an opt-in basis, IMGCA members who are speakers can be listed in our Speakers Bureau at a basic level or premium level. Learn more about this benefit.
   
6. Leadership Opportunities. IMGCA members will have the opportunity to serve on committees and an International Advisory Board. IMGCA members may, under IMGCA direction, form and lead a national, regional, state or local chapter of IMGCA.
   
7. Honors, Awards and Recognition. The IMGCA administers an awards and recognition program designed to showcase and appreciate achievement and excellence in mental game research, writing, teaching, coaching, ethics and consulting. Some of these awards and recognition are available only to IMGCA members.
   
8. Access To The IMGCA Directory. On an opt-in basis, IMGCA members can add their name to this list so other IMGCA members can contact them.
   
9. Subscription to the IMGCA Mental Game Journal, containing articles, research, strategies and tips on maximizing the potential of the mental game.
   
10. Opportunity To Become Involved In Member Research Projects. IMGCA members who are conducting research can promote this research to the IMGCA community, and call for assistance in completing these projects.
    
11. Opportunity To Receive Email Information Of Interest To Mental Game Coaching. On an opt-in basis, IMGCA members can add their name to this list so outside vendors approved by the IMGCA can contact them.
    
12. Membership Recognition. Handsome, ready-for-framing membership certificate with your name. Click on the small sample certificates below to see larger versions in a new window. (Please close that window when finished.)
    
    

    IMGCA Membership Certificate		IMGCA Professional Membership Certificate

    
    
13. Opportunity To Be Showcased On The IMGCA Web Site As An "IMGCA Member Of Distinction". Periodically, IMGCA members who have distinguished themselves through their achievements can be profiled with their picture, bio and accomplishments.
    
14. Opportunity To Be Showcased On The IMGCA Web Site As An "IMGCA Member In The News".
    
15. Opportunity To Contribute To The IMGCA News Section In The Web Site. Each month, IMGCA members who have pertinent news to report can appear in the IMGCA news section of the web site.
    
16. Opportunity To Be Profiled By The Media. When the media contacts IMGCA looking for appropriate mental game professionals to provide background information, quotes or actual interviews, IMGCA members will have the opportunity to be selected.
    
17. Opportunity To Advertise In IMGCA Materials. IMGCA members who wish to advertise their business, products or services in IMGCA materials and on the IMGCA web site will be considered, and provided a 25% discount off prevailing advertising rates.
    
18. Discounted Meeting Fees. IMGCA members will receive a 25% discount off all IMGCA meeting fees.
    
19. Discounts With William B. Cole Consultants. IMGCA members will receive a 15% discount on all products and services from William B. Cole Consultants, at www.mentalgamecoach.com.
    
20. IMGCA Store Discounts. IMGCA members will receive a 15% discount on all products and services (Certification discounts are separate) from the IMGCA store.
    
21. Publishing Showcase. Priority opportunity to publish articles in the International Mental Game Coaching Journal, and the public and private article areas of the IMGCA web site.
    

To join the IMGCA, please fill out and submit our Membership Application. To renew your membership, go to our Membership Renewal page.

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