* Create  your Thriving Peak Performance Practice
* Attract High Paying Clients
* Do what you are Passionate About

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Become a Certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional

Enhance Your Coaching Skills or Professional Practice
Join us! Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter’s PECI Certification Program!

Performance Edge Coaching International
Certification / Mentorship Program

If you would like to build a successful practice working with athletes or fitness oriented clients at many levels, who are motivated, intelligent, and inspiring, or you want to maximize your clients’ and athletes’ potential, or if you would like to move into the area of performance coaching/sports psychology, you may have the opportunity to become a Performance Edge Coach!

You will be personally trained by one of the world’s leading Sports Psychologists from Stanford, with several Olympic Gold Medalist clients who has worked on-site at the last 4 Olympic Games, as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. You will learn how to work behind the scenes in preparation for major competitions and for athletes at all levels.

Performance Edge Coaching Professional Certification provides powerful strategies to give athletes a leading edge for consistently improving their performance. Our program offers a broad spectrum of exclusive benefits:

What are the Unique Advantages of PECI Certification/Mentoring?

• Customized program for your professional practice
• Distance Learning, Self-paced via Teleconference, Video Training, Email, and Web
• Accessibility: Consultations with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter
• You learn how to build a lucrative career adding Performance Edge Coaching to your business
• Conference Q and A calls – Get your individual questions answered
• Practical applied sport psychology techniques you can use right away

• Training in MARKETING your BUSINESS – building a successful practice
• A step-by-step program which you can begin using with your clients
• Access to case studies where Dr. JoAnn is working with a live client
• You can start or continue building your practice after only 3 months of study
• You can incorporate the PECI skills as an extension of your current practice or business

“Dr. JoAnn, You have a level of experience, that’s palpable and easy for athletes to understand. Your presence and your enthusiasm are very contagious. You make learning fun. It’s easy to incorporate your Performance Edge techniques with my clients and athletes. This is a great way to go about the practice of sports psychology, which compliments my personality and allows me to build my Peak Performance practice quickly.”

Dr. Nick Garcia – Certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional, Graduate

One Key PECI Training Module that is Missing in Most Programs

HIGH PAYING CLIENTS – Attracting them to Your Practice

Creating ways for them to find you
How to attract them
How to move them into your practice
How to get them to your first session
How to keep them long-term
How they can refer other high paying clients to you
Creating an endless stream of high paying clients

As you are personally trained by Performance Edge coach and sports psychologist Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, the PECI certification program will offer you the
the ability to skillfully and effectively work with high paying clients and all levels using techniques that work and are supported by real life results and are empirically researched.

Our comprehensive and in-depth programs are offered in two formats:

• One-on-One certification (in person or via the phone)
• Group teleclasses certification (tele-conference technology)

How does the PECI Program Work?

To be trained as a Certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional (PECP), takes 6 weeks for level one, or an additional 12 weeks for level 2 if would like to do advanced level training. We will meet once a week for a telephone consultation. In addition to weekly learning sessions, there will be approximately 15-25 hours of homework assignments, which include reading materials, client/athlete evaluations and application of skills based upon actual client/athlete situations

During this program, you will work with real athletes, receive case studies, get hands-on experience in dealing with real-life challenges and receive written articles, assessments, and develop treatment plans to ensure that you have the tools necessary to be an effective Performance edge coach.

By the end of the program, (when you have completed all requirements for graduation, (including passing the certification essay exam,) you will receive a certification from Performance Edge Coaching International as a certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional and will be able to use the PECP title and certification seal and earn a listing for clients referrals on PerformanceEdgeCoach.com as a certified PECP.

What Tools and Techniques will I have Access to?

• YPE Comprehensive Learning System – A Step-by Step Coaching Training Program
• How to do Your Performance Edge Coaching with a variety of client types
• How to apply YPE coaching techniques to Enhance your Practice or Business
• Performance Edge assessment tools
• Use of Dr. JoAnn’s Athlete’s Profile to help you identify an athlete’s or team’s mental game strengths and weaknesses
• The YPE workbook including exercises to teach you how to identify athlete roadblocks and obstacles that influence performance,
develop mental skills, and improve teamwork and communication
• 12 real-life case studies focusing on a various challenges in sports psychology and Dr. JoAnn’s coaching for each athlete
• Marketing tools
• Business building tools
• Performance Edge Templates for every part of your business
• Checklists for tracking goals, client homework, and assessments
• Specific handouts for coaching with the Your Performance Edge method
• Training on Speaking at seminars to gain new client referrals
• A binder of YPE articles
• Client session forms
• Post-Event assessments
• Examples of pre-program questionnaires you can use before you give a seminar
• A list of books, audios, and other resources you can purchase to enhance your mental game coaching knowledge
• A subscription to PerformingEdgeCoach.com site with all member benefits

What are the Requirements to Get Started?

• Experience as a coach, therapist, athlete, or trainer in your area of expertise; or advanced degree in psychology or counseling psychology;
Personal understanding of the psychological demands of your sport
• A desire to learn about Your Performance Edge and sports psychology coaching
• Ability to utilize and apply what you learn to real-life sport situations
• Have access to individual clients, athletes, or a colleague or a team you can work with or train
• Good communication skills

What are the Benefits once I am Certified?

When you achieve the high level of PECI Certified Performance Edge Coach
you will be entitled to these benefits and services each year you maintain PECI certification

(This is a $7500 value)

REFERRALS: A listing on PerformingEdgeCoach.com as a Certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional in which you are eligible to receive referrals for clients and speaking engagements in your area of expertise. Active referrals of interested individuals searching for a Certified PECP Coach – available through the PECI website

CREDENTIALS: Certificate of completion as a Certified PECP Coach

SUPPORT – CONTINUING ED: Ongoing support and tips through our website, to provide continuing education, keys on trends and advice on implementation of coaching in difficult situations

ACCESS to ONGOING RESOURCES: to Dr. JoAnn for questions via email on coaching questions, and discounts on our Performance edge tools, resources, and more

AFFILIATES: The right to become an Affiliate and make a consistent income by providing the Performance Edge products to your clients

LICENSE to ADVERTISE: Right to advertise as an PECP certified coach

LOGO: Right to use proprietary and copyrighted PECP Certified Performance Edge Practitioner logos on your web site and letterhead designating you as an PECP-Certified Coach in good standing

RE-CERTIFICATION – To maintain PECI certification, and the privileges that come with PECI certification, PECI certification participants are required to pay an annual PECI recertification renewal fee which includes ongoing updates with the latest information and trends in the field. Ask about our recertification renewal fee.

And many more benefits to come!

What Practical skills will I Learn in this Program?

How to do Performance Edge Coaching
How to build a thriving practice in sports psychology
How to attract an endless stream of ideal clients
How to market your practice and make a consistent lucrative income
How to be a successful coach and sports psychology consultant

Plus, when you trained as a Certified Performance Edge Coaching Professional (PECP), you’ll learn to master the latest strategies you can use to help athletes increase energy and productivity, build confidence; maintain focus; increase team cooperation; improve communication skills; and maximize performance.

What about the Tougher issues that I may face in my practice?

In this mentorship program you will have all the necessary techniques and experience needed to enhance teams or individual athletes at any level of competition – including the junior, high school, college or professional, and adults who want to improve their lifetime fitness. For example you’ll learn about:

GOALS: How to determine truly realistic goals for each athlete
ASSESSMENT: How to decide what types of techniques work best with certain athletes
PERFORMANCE: Dealing with slumps, injuries, and bad performances
ANXIETY: 5 ways to handle “choking” or a lack of concentration.
COACHES: How to work with difficult coaches
ENERGY: How to gauge the right pre-event energy level for your athlete
VISUALIZE: 7 guidelines for effective mental imagery
TEAMS: How to deal with team dynamics
EMOTIONS: How to work with athletes that have deeper personal issues (anxiety, etc.)
EATING: What to do with athletes who have an eating disorder
EVALUATION: How to evaluate progress in your athlete’s performance

What Specific Components and Topics will I Learn and Practice?

The curriculum is customized within each PECI certification level according to the needs of each student. The Performance Edge principles and techniques in the YPE book will be explored in greater depth, emphasizing how to deliver each of these techniques effectively to clients to promote better performance, health, satisfaction, and faster recovery. You’ll learn the YPE method which can be adapted to your own coaching style for your particular client population.

Introduction to The Your Performing Edge Method
Performance Edge Model of Coaching
Ethics and Professional Standards
Performance Edge Assessments
Performance Edge Tools and Resources
Building and Marketing your Successful Practice
Attracting a Consistent Flow of High Quality, Well-paying clients to your business
Creating the Healthy, Well-Balanced Lifestyle for yourself as a Professional

You will learn techniques to coach your clients with these specific areas:

I. WINNING IS A STATE OF MIND

Journey to Excellence
Performance Edge Principles
Creating an Inner Desire
Olympic Thinking: An Inside View

II. ESSENTIAL TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Mindfulness: Conscious Breathing and Relaxation
Positive Imagery: Visualize to Energize
Power Words: Language for Success
Visionary Goals: Tools for Motivation

III. YOUR PERFORMANCE EDGE MINDSET

Confidence Boost and Self-Image Building
Concentration: Focusing Your Energies
Belief in Yourself: Managing Your Inner Critic
Secrets from top CEO’s and Olympians

IV. PERFORMANCE WITH INTENTION

Understanding Performance Anxiety
Dealing with Pain and Negative Energy
Embracing the Challenge: Putting it All Together
Lessons in Excellence: Losing and Learning
Preventing Performance Slumps, Injuries, & Burnout

V. OBSTACLES AS VEHICLES FOR HEALING

Listening to the Wisdom of the Body
Healing Mental and Physical Wounds
Managing Difficult Emotions
Active Women: Body Image and Weight Issues

VI. FINDING MEANING IN YOUR PURSUITS

Creating Balance in Your Life
Nutrition for Optimal Performance
Attitude Adjustment in the Aging Process
Putting Performance in Perspective: Positive Coaching
Fitness and Sports as a Metaphor for Life

What will I walk away with?

• Identify challenges affecting an athlete’s performance
• Communicate effectively with athletes by asking the right questions
• Administer and interpret athlete assessments
• Determine strengths and weaknesses of athletes
• Develop a Performance Edge coaching plan for individual athletes and teams
• Deliver one-hour seminars to teams on achieving peak performance
• Integrate Performance Edge skills into an athlete’s regular training routine

What are the Options & Fees?

•          Elite Group Coach Certification Training Program: $1797.00  Early Bird Discount  $997.00 – Application Deadline Feb 22, Course Starts Feb 24, 2011
In Feb. This is the most affordable this course will ever be. Limited spaces available. This course is filling up quickly. Apply now (below) to reserve your place in this long awaited elite coaching program.

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•           One-on-One Certification program:– $3997.00 Beginning Feb 24, 2011

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Is there a Guarantee?

Our program has 100% money back guarantee for the first 2 modules. We want to make sure you are well-trained and successful.
We stand behind our program and will do everything possible to get you to your goals.

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Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter – Sports Psychology Expert and Performance Coach
Author of Your Performing Edge

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So what are your ideas? What are the mistakes that coaches and athletes make? Let me know and I’ll help you with what to do instead.

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Sport Psychology Performance Tips: What are the Top 3 mental training mistakes athletes-coaches make in sports? Sport psychologist Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter’s TV interview talks about about her Olympic athletes at  Vancouver Olympics.

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Have you ever been totally in sync with the activity you were performing?

Have you ever had the sense that, for a single moment, you were in complete control of your destiny?

You can Think Like an OLYMPIAN?

Have you ever felt such an intense pleasure in an action that you could continue doing it all day just for the experience, regardless of the outcome? The activity could involve completing a personal goal in a workout, or doing a brilliant presentation at work, or spending quality time with someone you care about.

These types of occurrences make up the essence of Your Performing Edge – those extraordinary moments when the mind and body are working together effortlessly leaving you feeling that something special has just taken place.

This state of consciousness has a multitude of well-known labels: peak performance, optimal experience, flow, and being in the zone. However you wish to portray this frame of mind, these experiences are certain to be connected to the most treasured moments in your lifetime.

I consulted with a runner on the U.S. track and field team who was training for the Olympics. He described his peak experience in the Olympic

Trials: “I felt strong and in control the whole time. Although the race was long, it seemed like I was in a time tunnel, with an endless source of energy. I was running faster than I ever had before, and yet it felt so easy.. with no pain or fear, just a sense of pure joy and excitement.”

I interviewed Stacy Dragila, former world record holder, and Olympic Gold Medalist in the pole vault. Just before the U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento, she related that: “Even when I enter a competitive event with an initial sense of nervousness, I turn that feeling into an expectation of success. I get this feeling of awesome power, an acute awareness, like there’s nothing I can’t do if I put my mind to it. It’s a kind of knowing that comes from inside, that I can always jump higher.”

Sports provide a variety of ways for athletes to experience optimal performance. People can feel this sense of control and power when they are winning a race, or setting a personal record, or just out on a morning run.

Yet this special state escapes many athletes; it appears mystifying and unattainable to most people. Many individuals encounter this state by chance and find it difficult to replicate. Indeed athletes work very hard for many years just to re-visit that ultimate feeling.

In contrast to the rest of life, athletics can offer a state of being that is so fulfilling one does it for no other reason than to be a part of it.

These feelings are among the most intense, most remarkable ones we can obtain in this life. Once achieved, these optimal experiences remain engraved in the mind and supply the means to return to this state.

My studies and interviews with a wide variety of athletes over several years have established the framework for a better understanding of the performing edge state. Through this research, I have found several behavior patterns and attitudes that are clearly linked to the creation of this state.

While achieving an optimal state of mind is not easy, this article describes how this ideal state can be achieved more often and identifies the conditions that allow it to occur.

What is OLYMPIC THINKING?

What do athletes report during an optimal experience? This is a state of consciousness where a person becomes completely absorbed in the task at hand, to the exclusion of all other outside influences. You are totally focused on the present moment – the everyday world seems to recede into the background.

During the peak experience you feel more self-assured, and more fully integrated. Your mind, body, and spirit are tuned in to the moment. These are the times when you feel most energetic and fully alive.

If you want to maximize the potential of your clients, and get them to the top of their game, use each of these tips below yourself, then give them to your clients, and describe your experience using them in your own training, and your life.

10. POSITIVE IMAGES: Use your mental images throughout your event or workout to create feelings of speed and power. (e.g., If you’re walking or running and you come to an unexpected hill visualize a magnet pulling you effortlessly to the top). Use visualization before, during and after your training to build confidence and new motivation.

9. POWER WORDS: Make positive self-statements continually.  Be aware of your negative thoughts early on. Don’t fight with them; simply acknowledge their presence, and then substitute positive power words. (e.g., When you’re thinking: “This hurts too much, I want to lie down and die”; say to yourself: “This feeling is connected with getting healthier and doing my absolute best”).

8. PRESENT FOCUS: Practice being in the present moment. Be Right On – Right Here – Right Now. Remind yourself to stay in the here and now. Let past and future events fade into the background. Remember, the only moment we can do anything about is the one we’re in right now.

7. ADVANTAGE: Use everything in the workout to your advantage. For example, if another person passes you, tuck in behind and go with his or her energy for as long as possible. You may catch a “second wind” and be carried on to a personal record.

6. CHUNKING-GOALS: Focus on your immediate target. Break your training goals down into small, manageable pieces and begin to focus only on the first portion, not the entire workout (e.g., Say to yourself: “I’m just relaxing and getting my rhythm during the first mile, or the first workout session”).

5. BODY SCAN: Pay close attention to your tension level and training form. Do a body scan while working out and relax your tight muscles frequently. Ask yourself: “Are my shoulders and neck relaxed; how does this pace feel; how much energy is left in my legs?”

4. PAIN AS EFFORT: If you have “good pain” that is not seriously damaging your body, just shift attention to your breathing or cadence of movement, and let the discomfort fade into the background. You can also use the pain as feedback. Register it not as pain but as effort level. Say: “Now I know exactly how hard I’m working. I know how this pace feels. My body is doing what it should be doing.”

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