Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) Instructor Training
Friday December 4 – Saturday December 5, 2020
Online via Zoom
Led by Keith A. Kaufman, PhD and Timothy R. Pineau, PhD, with Carol R. Glass, PhD
Mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE)® has emerged as a leading mindfulness-based mental training program for athletes and coaches. The focus of this interactive experiential workshop will be on the educational content and mindfulness exercises that comprise the six MSPE sessions, with attention to best practice in organizing and leading a MSPE program and tailoring it for different athletic environments. From how best to explain the concept of mindfulness and present the rationale for mindfulness training to constructing sport-specific meditations, attendees will have the unique opportunity to be guided through the exercises by the co-developers of the MSPE protocol. Participants will receive specific recommendations on facilitating MSPE sessions and ways to encourage athletes to commit to mindfulness practice. The theory and evidence base underlying MSPE will also be discussed.
MSPE Instructor Training is designed for mental health and sport science professionals, coaches/athletic staff, graduate students, and others who already have familiarity with mindfulness and sport and would like to offer MSPE to athletes, coaches, or other performers. Prerequisites for this workshop, which is offered at an intermediate instructional level, include: (1) a personal daily meditation practice for at least 2 months, (2) knowledge and experience working with sport populations and/or as a mindfulness teacher, and (3) familiarity with the MSPE protocol as a participant and/or having read Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches by Keith Kaufman, Carol Glass, and Timothy Pineau (2018, APA). The online workshop covers the same content as our "in person" training, including experiential exercises, small and large group discussions, and frequent opportunities for questions.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
MSPE Instructor Training is designed to help you:
➢Explain the concept of mindfulness to athletes and coaches
➢Present the rationale for MSPE
➢Identify the performance facilitators targeted in MSPE
➢Discuss the empirical basis for integrating mindfulness into sport
➢Prepare to facilitate core elements of each MSPE session
➢Discuss best practices for delivering MSPE and adapting the protocol for specific athletic settings
➢Create examples of sport meditations that could be used in a particular athletic environment
➢Describe ways to encourage athletes to commit to mindfulness training both during and beyond MSPE
Registration and Payment
This is an interactive and experiential training, so please note that only 30 seats are available. The cost of the 2-day workshop is $475. A limited number of reduced-fee seats are available for full-time students at a 35% discount. Full refunds will be given for cancellations up until November 27, 2020 (1 week prior to the training). We will do everything we can to assist people in addressing any technical difficulties they experience during the workshop, but unfortunately cannot offer refunds if a participant misses part or all of the workshop due to technical issues related to their device or internet connection.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion and may describe themselves as trained MSPE instructors.
This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 11 continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists and/or Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs) for an additional $50 fee. We have been approved by AASP to offer CE credits for CMPCs. For APA CEs, we have partnered with Sadar Psychological and Sports Center. Sadar Psychological is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sadar Psychological maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Many other professions accept APA CEs; please check with your state licensing organization to confirm if they will accept APA CEs.
The views of the presenters are theirs and do not necessarily represent a position by Sadar Psychological. Sadar Psychological is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. Sadar Psychological is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns, and any complaints to Carol Glass using the contact information below.
Additional Information
Corporate support/payment was not received for this program. The presenters have a financial interest in MSPE as developers of the protocol and receive royalties from APA Books.
Any reasonable accommodations will be made for persons who request them, consistent with ADA requirements.
It is the responsibility of every attendee to abide by the standards set forth in the APA Code of Ethics for maintaining security and confidentiality of any test materials and proprietary information presented as part of this continuing education program. Any materials used as part of this program may not be copied or otherwise distributed, and no propriety information will be disclosed by attendees to any person not registered for this program.
There are no limitations or risks found in the content of this workshop, when the content is applied according to the scope of one's license and expertise.
Contact Carol Glass at [email protected] or (301) 452-3806 with any questions.
Accessing the Workshop
This 2-day workshop will be conducted via Zoom. You can download the Zoom application for free on your computer or mobile device, and it will be important that you have updated to the latest version of Zoom prior to the workshop. Shortly before the training you will be sent Zoom links to access each day of the workshop, along with a number of useful handouts and resources.
Schedule (All times listed are US Eastern Standard Time using a 24-Hour Clock format)
Friday, December 4:
Check-in and Welcome: 10:45 – 11:00
First Session: 11:00 – 12:50
Second Session: 13:10 – 14:50
Third Session: 15:10 – 17:00
Saturday, December 5:
Check-in: 10:45 – 11:00
First Session: 11:00 – 12:50
Second Session: 13:10 – 14:50
Third Session: 15:10 – 17:15
The workshop will open on Friday, December 4 at 10:45 EST for participants to greet each other and to troubleshoot any technical issues. Please make sure to join the Zoom meeting at least 5-10 minutes prior to 11:00 EST each day to ensure a prompt start time. Also please note that the workshop will run for 6 hours each day with 2 scheduled 20-minute breaks during each 6-hour block. Please plan accordingly and have prepared any food, beverages, or other items you may need to access during these breaks.
Suggested Materials
➢Two pieces of candy/chocolate or other bite-sized food available to use in a brief eating meditation on Friday
➢Your copy of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches (to refer to if you wish)
Workshop Leaders
Keith A. Kaufman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the mental training of athletes and others who wish to improve their health and performance. He has operated his own private practice since 2008, and currently has two office locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Dr. Kaufman also served as a Research Associate at The Catholic University of America and taught undergraduate Sport Psychology there for over a decade.
Timothy R. Pineau, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Washington, DC, and has taught courses in Mindfulness and Meditation at The Catholic University of America. His 10+ years as a competitive rower and coach sparked his interest in sport psychology. Dr. Pineau has a particular specialty in working with collegiate athletes, and he also incorporates mindfulness-based approaches in his private practice to facilitate performance enhancement in other domains (e.g., business).
Carol R. Glass, Ph.D. is a Professor Emerita of Psychology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where she directs the Sport Psychology Lab. Her research interests include psychotherapy integration and mindfulness-based approaches to alleviate anxiety and promote peak performance. Dr. Glass served as a member of Catholic University’s Athletic Advisory Board, and has over 35 years of experience with mindfulness and as a practicing clinical psychologist.
Keith, Tim, and Carol are the co-developers of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement and the founders of the MSPE Institute, which provides educational services and consulting on mindfulness, mental training, and performance. We have consulted with a wide range of athletes and teams from around the world, across levels of sport from youth to elite.
