Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) Instructor Training
Friday February 28 – Saturday February 29, 2020
Hershey Athletic Center, Episcopal High School - 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
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 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 an 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 underlying MSPE and the ongoing program of MSPE research will also be discussed.
MSPE Instructor Training is designed for those who already have familiarity with mindfulness and sport and would like to offer MSPE to athletes, coaches, or other performers. Prerequisites for this workshop include: (1) completion of the MSPE program as a live participant or by self-guidance using the MSPE book, (2) a personal daily meditation practice for at least 2 months, and (3) knowledge and experience working with sport populations and/or as a mindfulness teacher. Required Reading: Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches by Keith Kaufman, Carol Glass, and Timothy Pineau (2018, APA)
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
After completing MSPE Instructor Training, attendees will be able to:
➢Explain the concept of mindfulness to athletes and coaches
➢Describe how to present the rationale for MSPE
➢Explain the model of change proposed in MSPE
➢Cite relevant research on mindfulness and sport
➢Describe how to facilitate core elements of each MSPE session
➢Describe best practices for delivering MSPE and adapting the protocol for specific athletic settings
➢Generate examples of sport-specific meditations that can help athletes and coaches integrate mindfulness into their competitive routines
➢Describe ways to encourage athletes to commit to mindfulness training both during and beyond MSPE
Registration and Payment
Please note that only 30 seats are available for this training. The cost of the 2-day workshop is $620 ($100 early-bird discount prior to 1/31/20). 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 2/14/2020 (2 weeks prior to the training).
Participants will receive a certificate of completion and may describe themselves as trained MSPE instructors.
13 continuing education credits are available for psychologists and/or Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs) for an additional $50 fee. For APA CEs, we have partnered with Two-Point, LLC. Two-Point, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Two-Point, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Corporate support/payment was not received for this program. The presenters have a financial interest in MSPE as developers of the protocol.
Contact Keith Kaufman at [email protected] or (703) 272-7554 with any questions about the workshop.
Workshop Location
The Hershey Athletic Center at Episcopal High School (3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandra, VA 22302)
➢Visitor parking is available in front of the center
➢Look for the Hall of Fame room (first door on the left when you enter)
➢Lunch each day on your own (list of restaurants will be provided)
Schedule
Friday, February 28:
Check-in and Welcome: 8:30 am – 9:00 am (coffee and light refreshments will be provided)
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 29:
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Suggested Materials
➢Comfortable clothes
➢Yoga mat or towel
➢Optional: meditation cushion, water bottle, and/or your copy of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches
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.
The three presenters 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.
