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Name: Confidence: The MVP of Performance
Author: IMG Academy+

IMG Academy+ Essentials Course

Confidence: The MVP of Performance

11 Lessons • 15 Min/Lesson

Transform your approach to the game and boost your confidence during training, competition and beyond.

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believe in your ability to perform at your best

It’s the little things that separate good athletes from great athletes.

Negative thinking can be a big reason for poor performance. Reframe those negative thoughts and create your own positive self-talk phrases.

How you carry yourself matters. Learn how to identify & correct negative body language to boost your confidence whenever, wherever.

Can you see yourself succeeding? Imagery exercises can help you feel like you’ve already hit a home run before you step up to the plate.

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Course Overview

Course Modules

What is mental performance? Identify different mental performance attributes and distinguish mental performance facts from fiction.

Learn about the benefits of sports confidence, where confidence comes from, and identify your own sources of confidence.

First learn how to differentiate between positive and negative self-talk. Then, create your own positive self talk phrases to boost your confidence in any moment.

This module is all about defining body language and developing body language strategies and techniques to help you improve your confidence.

In the last section of the course, learn how to create and practice visualizations to address your areas of personal improvement.

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meet your coaching team

Coach Guide

Dr. Greg young

Originally from Newcastle, England, Dr. Greg Young played collegiate soccer at Berry College and earned a degree in Physical Education - Teacher Education. He attended the University of Tennessee and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior.

While studying, he taught the physical education activity program and served as a graduate assistant for Sports Psychology for the University of Tennessee athletic department. He currently heads up Mental Performance at St. Louis CITY Soccer Club.

As the Course Guide, Coach Greg leads student-athletes through course modules and lessons.

Course Facilitator

dr. emily wright

Emily received her Ph.D. in Sports Psychology with a concentration in youth sports parenting from Michigan State University. At Michigan State, Emily provided mental performance training services to the DI women’s tennis team and youth hockey teams in the surrounding area.

In addition to being an IMG Academy+ Coach, Emily is an Assistant Professor at Miami University (Ohio), where she teaches and mentors students in Sport Psychology.

As a Course Facilitator, Coach Emily is active in the course community in real time to answer questions and connect with student-athletes.

don’t just take our word for it!

"This course was a huge step in the right direction for me. as a person. The Confidence Course should play a role in peoples lives in general. It’s always good to have tools that help better you as a person." - Cole (Student-Athlete)

"The sessions with my son have helped him to become more confident and give him a plan to mitigate negative thoughts and prepare him mentally for each game. Coach Brianna also provides a safe and comfortable environment for him to share any vulnerabilities he has with her." - Julie N. (Parent)

"I have not only noticed a big change in my athletic performance, but also I have been able to make this community with other athletes, relate to them and see that other people feel the same way as me when it comes to nutrition, especially because of social taboos. I feel understood and I feel great." - Rafaela (Student-Athlete)

"This course was a huge step in the right direction for me. as a person. The Confidence Course should play a role in peoples lives in general. It’s always good to have tools that help better you as a person." - Cole (Student-Athlete)

"The sessions with my son have helped him to become more confident and give him a plan to mitigate negative thoughts and prepare him mentally for each game. Coach Brianna also provides a safe and comfortable environment for him to share any vulnerabilities he has with her." - Julie N. (Parent)

"I have not only noticed a big change in my athletic performance, but also I have been able to make this community with other athletes, relate to them and see that other people feel the same way as me when it comes to nutrition, especially because of social taboos. I feel understood and I feel great." - Rafaela (Student-Athlete)

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