MENTAL PERFORMANCE GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM:

Group mentorship – CMPC Certification and/or general professional development for licensed providers

WHY JOIN?
Professional isolation, particularly in smaller communities and within specialized practice domains, presents unique challenges for ethical practitioners (Wood et al., 2005). Mental performance coaches need mentorship not just to fulfill certification requirements but to actively grow and refine their practice. This group mentorship program is designed to support professionals by:

  • Identifying goals and action plans for advancing professionally
  • Obtaining mentorship hours in an engaging and cost-effective way
  • Developing or honing a personal theory of optimal performance
  • Enhancing both personal and professional growth
  • Navigating practical challenges in mental performance consulting across varied settings
  • Understanding complex cases and ethical decision-making in conceptualization and intervention
  • Connecting with a trusted peer network in a structured, facilitated environment

WHAT TO EXPECT
Dr. Tim Herzog will lead this 20-hour group mentorship experience for licensed (or license-eligible) mental health providers. This program is structured to help participants refine consulting skills, deepen their understanding of athlete mental performance, and build meaningful professional relationships. Drawing from extensive applied experience and sport psychology literature, topics will include:

  • Ethical decision-making in mental performance consulting (Herzog & Zito, 2023)
  • Case conceptualization and intervention strategies (Herzog et al., 2023)
  • Differentiating between mental performance consulting and psychotherapy (Herzog & Hays, 2012)
  • Evidence-informed interventions integrating performance psychology and clinical techniques (Herzog, Eiring, & Bartley, 2022)
  • Self-regulation training and personalized consulting approaches (Herzog et al., 2018; Hathaway & Eiring, 2010; Winter et al., 2024)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
AASP allows up to 20 group mentorship hours to count toward certification. This program will provide a cost-efficient and highly productive pathway to fulfilling up to half of your mentorship requirements. For the 2025-2026 cycle, our cohort will begin on April 17, meeting virtually ten times over the course of a year. Sessions will be held on 3rd Thursdays each month from 11 AM to 1 PM EST, structured as follows:

  • Didactic Component: Topic presentation by Tim Herzog, Group Members, and Invited Guests
  • Group Discussion: Interactive debrief and application
  • Manageable Homework: Based on group consensus, readings or other tasks between meetings
  • Case/Topic Discussion: Group members volunteer cases and topics for discussion

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Duration: 10 sessions (2 hours each), totaling 20 hours of mentorship
  • Fee: $999 for all sessions
  • Participants: Limited to 9 licensed or license-eligible practitioners (some exceptions will be made)
  • Continuing Education Credits: 20 APA CE credits* will be available for a $50 additional fee, if 90% of each meeting is attended.  See learning objectives here.

This program provides a structured, interactive, and supportive environment for professionals looking to refine their consulting approach, expand their knowledge, and enhance their career in sport and performance psychology. Join us to advance your skills, gain mentorship, and build connections that will support your long-term success!

*This program is co-sponsored with the Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA). Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CCSPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

TIM

Dr. Tim Herzog is an AASP Fellow and served on the ethics committee for over a decade. Tim has been mentoring practitioners ranging in experience from rookies to well-established, for several years as they seek CMPC and/or BCIA (biofeedback) Certification, or sometimes when they simply want a seasoned professional to consult with.  He has been in private practice for over 16 years, and is licensed in multiple states, have been CMPC since 2008, and is listed in the USOPC Mental Performance Registry and Mental Health Directory. He has frequently led continuing education workshops for other professionals and has worked in a variety of performance-oriented settings including America’s Cup, Olympic Sailing, university athletics programs, IMG Academies, and Military (ACEP and CHAMP).  Part of Tim’s philosophy is that he doesn’t pretend to have all the right answers, but he is adept at asking the right questions and facilitating good dialogue.

If interested, please complete this contact form (share a little bit about yourself and ask any questions you might have). Tim or will follow up directly with you regarding your candidacy and fit and may schedule a brief interview. Please share and recruit your colleagues/friends!

 

Looking forward to connecting,

TimÂ