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Certified Mental Performance Consultant Certification
We are the premier association dedicated to advancing mental performance and well-being through the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification. Founded to provide a standardized framework for mental performance expertise, our organization has spent decades cultivating a global network of certified professionals, licensed mental health practitioners, educators, and researchers. Our CMPC certification remains the sole accredited program in North America, setting the benchmark for professionals working with athletes, tactical personnel, business leaders, and performing artists.Through rigorous education requirements, applied training, and ethical standards, we ensure practitioners develop the skills necessary to enhance performance, overcome mental barriers, and improve overall well-being. Our commitment to research, professional development, and practical application has made us the trusted authority in sport and performance psychology, serving individuals across diverse performance domains while maintaining strict adherence to continuing education and ethical practice requirements.
Services
CMPC Certification
Mental Performance Consulting
Professional Conferences
Research Publications
Ethics Training
Continuing Education
Consultant Directory
Career Development
Graduate Programs
Webinars
Highlights and features
- We offer the only accredited CMPC certification in North America
- Our professionals work with diverse performance populations including athletes, military, and business leaders
- We maintain rigorous certification standards with ongoing education requirements
- Our network includes over 1,500 certified consultants worldwide
- We publish leading research journals in applied sport psychology
Associations and certifications
- National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Services
CMPC Certification
The Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) program establishes professional standards for mental performance consultants. This credential requires comprehensive education, supervised experience, and passing scores on rigorous examinations. Certified professionals must complete continuing education to maintain their credentials, ensuring they stay current with best practices in performance psychology. The certification validates expertise in applying mental skills training across diverse performance domains.
Mental Performance Consulting
Our consultants specialize in developing mental skills for peak performance across various domains. Services include individualized mental training programs, team-building workshops, and performance enhancement strategies. Consultants work with athletes, military personnel, business professionals, and performing artists to improve focus, confidence, and resilience under pressure while maintaining ethical practice standards.
Professional Conferences
Annual conferences provide continuing education through workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities with leading practitioners. Events feature over 100 sessions covering current techniques in mental performance training, research findings, and practical applications. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge methodologies and professional development resources for applied sport psychology practice.
Research Publications
We publish multiple peer-reviewed journals containing the latest research in applied sport psychology. These publications include practical applications for mental performance consultants, case studies, and evidence-based interventions. Resources are available to members and professionals seeking to stay current with advancements in performance psychology theory and practice.
Continuing Education
Webinars, virtual conferences, and workshops provide ongoing education for certified consultants. Programs cover emerging trends in mental performance training, ethical considerations, and specialized populations. All offerings meet recertification requirements while expanding practitioners' knowledge base and practical skills in performance psychology applications.
People
Brandonn Harris
President
Dr. Brandonn Harris serves as Association For Applied Sport President, bringing extensive experience in applied sport psychology. He oversees strategic initiatives while maintaining academic appointments at Georgia Southern University, where he contributes to graduate training programs in performance psychology.
Hillary Cauthen
President-Elect
Dr. Hillary Cauthen, Association For Applied Sport President-Elect, specializes in performance enhancement for athletes and professionals. As a practicing psychologist and CMPC, she contributes clinical expertise to organizational leadership while operating her private practice in Texas.
Betsy Shoenfelt
Immediate Past President
Dr. Betsy Shoenfelt provides continuity as Immediate Past President, drawing from her academic leadership at Western Kentucky University. Her experience in sport psychology education and organizational governance continues to shape Association For Applied Sport's strategic direction.
Questions
What is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)?
A CMPC is a credentialed professional trained in sport and performance psychology who helps individuals enhance performance through mental skills training while adhering to strict ethical standards.
Who can benefit from working with a CMPC?
Athletes at all levels, military personnel, performing artists, business professionals, and individuals seeking to improve performance in high-pressure environments can benefit from CMPC services.
How do I find a qualified mental performance consultant?
Use our official CMPC directory to locate certified professionals who have met rigorous education, training, and ethical requirements for mental performance consulting.
What distinguishes AASP's certification from other programs?
The CMPC certification is the only program in North America accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, ensuring the highest standards in mental performance consulting.
What services do CMPCs typically provide?
CMPCs offer individual consultations, team workshops, performance assessments, customized training programs, and mental skills development tailored to specific performance domains.
How does one become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant?
The certification process requires specific coursework, applied experience hours, passing a comprehensive exam, and maintaining ongoing continuing education credits to ensure professional competency.
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