Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) Instructor Training
Friday July 24 – Saturday July 25, 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 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 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) 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).
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
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 7/17/2020 (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.
11 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 Carol Glass at [email protected] or (301) 229-6413 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.
Schedule (All times listed are US Eastern Daylight Time using a 24-Hour Clock format)
Friday, July 24:
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, July 25:
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 7/24 at 10:45 EDT 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 EDT 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
➢Comfortable clothes
➢Optional: meditation cushion, water bottle, food/snacks, 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.