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All The Tools You Need To Teach the Mental Game of Golf

At MPGA, we’ll teach you how to get your students past any negativity. This involves techniques for managing pre-shot anxiety, dealing with distractions, and maintaining focus under pressure. Through grit, growth mindset, self-compassion, and peak performance psychology,  golfers will be able to stick to their routines, their process, and commit to their shots with more precision than ever before.

IMPACT LIVES THROUGH MENTAL TRAINING NOW

"I just received 20 PGA Education Credits from this amazing program that took me only one week to do on my own time! I need 36 education credits within 3 years, and this one program helped me get more than half of what I need in one week to fulfill my requirements. 

 

This program revolutionized my teaching approach with my students. I now integrate mental training in my teaching philosophy and it allows me a fresh, new, and innovative outlook on my teaching approach and it maximizes my impact with the students I teach. And they love it!”

 

 

Chris Breed, PGA Golf Professional at Berry Hills Country Club

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE MENTAL GAME OF GOLF AND GET 20 PGA CREDITS LIKE COACH CHRIS?

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MPGA COACHING CIRLCE 

LIMITED TIME OFFER

For a limited time, we are inviting those interested in learning more about the mental game of golf to weekly LIVE mental training classes (a support group) with us starting January 13 - EVERY FRIDAY till April 2023.

These LIVE weekly trainings will be dynamic conversations intended to provide invaluable direction and answers to any questions you may have as we guide you on the road to progress for both you and your pupils.  Build a foundation and an understanding of the power of mental training through MPGA Coaching Circle. This offer is FREE until April 2023. Limited seating available. Sign up now and get immediate access.

BECOME A MENTAL GOLF COACH

PGA Professionals will earn 20 PGA Education Credits upon successfully completing this program.

 

At MPGA, we’ll teach you how to get your students past any negativity. This involves techniques for managing pre-shot anxiety, dealing with distractions, and maintaining focus under pressure. Through determination to triumph, golfers will be able to sink their shots with precision and make professional real-time decisions like never before.

 

The Painful Discovery that Led Me to You Today

Before creating MPGA, there was a period in my life where I struggled so badly and got in a depressive state because of golf. I was in a slump. I lost my division 1 full scholarship and all of my hopes and dreams of playing on the PGA Tour, something I aspired to do ever since I was 4 years old.

At the peak of my golf slump, I trained harder than ever on my technique and my physique, but it felt like I was actually getting worse. People around me, especially my parents and my golf coach were at a loss on what to say or how to teach me. At this point it was all experimentation to see if there was anything that would get me out of this slump which only made matters worse. What’s ironic was that my swing looked gorgeous and I drained everything on the practice green and in practice rounds. But as soon as I played in a competitive round, everything changed. I couldn’t stop thinking about negative outcomes and I focused more on the emotions of disappointment and embarrassment than winning or hopes for the future. This was all until I discovered sport psychology. 

The moment I learned how the brain worked and how our emotions can literally hijack our entire system, I was hooked and fell in love with the field of psychology. I began to understand that my slump had nothing to do with my technique or my physical game; it had everything to do with my mental game. Controlling my thoughts and managing my emotions allowed me to produce my best swings no matter what was at stake and these teachings not only worked for me, it also worked for those I began sharing it with. 

I immediately saw the need for this and dove into grad school to get my masters in sport psychology and my doctorate in clinical psychology. I became a full time professor at a private University in California and the more individuals I met with and helped, the stronger my calling became. 

Through 25 years of field research and teaching the mental game to players of all levels of competitive play, I have built my own academy and a philosophy of training you how to teach these same skills to those you lead and train.

The Painful Discovery that Led Me to You Today

Before creating MPGA, there was a period in my life where I struggled so badly and got in a depressive state because of golf. I was in a slump. I lost my division 1 full scholarship and all of my hopes and dreams of playing on the PGA Tour, something I aspired to do ever since I was 4 years old.

At the peak of my golf slump, I trained harder than ever on my technique and my physique, but it felt like I was actually getting worse. People around me, especially my parents and my golf coach were at a loss on what to say or how to teach me. At this point it was all experimentation to see if there was anything that would get me out of this slump which only made matters worse. What’s ironic was that my swing looked gorgeous and I drained everything on the practice green and in practice rounds. But as soon as I played in a competitive round, everything changed. I couldn’t stop thinking about negative outcomes and I focused more on the emotions of disappointment and embarrassment than winning or hopes for the future. This was all until I discovered sport psychology. 

The moment I learned how the brain worked and how our emotions can literally hijack our entire system, I was hooked and fell in love with the field of psychology. I began to understand that my slump had nothing to do with my technique or my physical game; it had everything to do with my mental game. Controlling my thoughts and managing my emotions allowed me to produce my best swings no matter what was at stake and these teachings not only worked for me, it also worked for those I began sharing it with. 

I immediately saw the need for this and dove into grad school to get my masters in sport psychology and my doctorate in clinical psychology. I became a full time professor at a private University in California and the more individuals I met with and helped, the stronger my calling became. 

Through 25 years of field research and teaching the mental game to players of all levels of competitive play, I have built my own academy and a philosophy of training you how to teach these same skills to those you lead and train.

This mental coaching certification is designed to give you the training you need to develop a deeper understanding about the mental aspects of golf. Inside this certification program, you will learn:

  • The ground rules to mental training and how to set yourself a firm foundation of skills rooted in psychology research. 
  • A mental coaching framework on how to start, continue, and end a discussion around the mental game
  • The MPGA Mental Training Program packed with 9 mental training modules that you can teach your students right away
  • Ways to increase and maximize your business success and marketing presence with the hybrid world that we are living in today
  • Resources, forms, and worksheets you can use to advance your coaching practices
  • And more!

WHAT YOU GET INSIDE THE MPGA LEVEL 1 MENTAL COACHING CERTIFICATION

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Access to the complete MPGA Mental Training Certification Curriculum (Over 69 Training Videos)

  • A private podcast dedicated to enhance your learning and leadership capabilities

  • MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching workbook (over 100 pages of material)

  • Access to the Private MPGA Coaches’ Community with ongoing support to all your mental coaching needs

  • Access to the MPGA final exam

  • MPGA Level 1 Certification and Badge

  • Receive 20 PGA Education Credits

  • And more!

GET CERTIFIED TODAY!

RECEIVE 20 PGA EDUCATION CREDITS - FOR PGA GOLF PROFESSIONALS ONLY

4 Month Payment Plan Option

$ 312 /mo

Monthly

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Access to the complete MPGA Mental Training Certification Curriculum (Over 69 Training Videos)

  • A private podcast dedicated to enhance your learning and leadership experience

  • MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching Workbook

  • Access to the Everyday Mindfulness Program for more Mindfulness Techniques to teach your golfers 

  • Access to the Private MPGA Coaches’ Community with ongoing support to all your mental coaching needs

  • Access to the MPGA final exam

  • MPGA Level 1 Certification and Badge

  •  Receive 20 PGA Education Credits

  • And more!

GET TRAINED NOW
MOST POPULAR

Pay in Full Option

$ 997

$1250

Most Popular

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Access to the complete MPGA Mental Training Certification Curriculum (Over 69 Training Videos)

  • A private podcast dedicated to enhance your learning and leadership experience

  • MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching Workbook

  • Access to the Everyday Mindfulness Program for more Mindfulness Techniques to teach your golfers 

  • Access to the Private MPGA Coaches’ Community with ongoing support to all your mental coaching needs

  • Access to the MPGA final exam

  • MPGA Level 1 Certification and Badge

  • BONUS FEATURES

  •  Professional Golfer's Building Mindset Series

  •  Building an Ultimate Junior Golfing Mindset Webinar

  •  MPGA Everyday Mindfulness Podcast Series

  •  Receive 20 PGA Education Credits

GET TRAINED NOW

Meet The Team

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Dr. Mat Park

FOUNDER AND CEO 

For the past 20 years, Dr. Mat has trained in psychology and has combined his clinical background with sport and performance psychology. 

Dr. Mat has a masters in Sport Psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He is a High Performance Psychologist and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business and Applied Social Sciences at Holy Names University. He has consulted with numerous world-class sports figures, olympians, politicians, and executives on how to infuse peak performance habits into their everyday lives. Dr. Mat runs the Mat Park Golf Academy (MPGA), a worldwide online mental training academy for elite golfers on building a masterful mindset, emotional agility, and peak performance results on and off the course. He is also the host of the Mastering Mindset Podcast, a training platform to guide individuals on how to master their thoughts, their emotions, and their performances in life. 

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Mat Park

FOUNDER AND CEO 

For the past 20 years, Dr. Mat has trained in psychology and has combined his clinical background with sport and performance psychology. 

Dr. Mat has a masters in Sport Psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He is a High Performance Psychologist and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business and Applied Social Sciences at Holy Names University. He has consulted with numerous world-class sports figures, olympians, politicians, and executives on how to infuse peak performance habits into their everyday lives. Dr. Mat runs the Mental Performance Golf Academy (MPGA), a worldwide online mental training academy for elite golfers on building a masterful mindset, emotional agility, and peak performance results on and off the course. He is also the host of the Mastering Mindset Podcast, a training platform to guide individuals on how to master their thoughts, their emotions, and their performances in life. 

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Johnathan Loper "Coach J"

DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Coach J’s work in mental performance training is extensive. From professional golfers to junior golfers, from international Olympians and US Army Rangers - when it comes to mental performance training he has done it all. Coach J has been training athletes since 2010 and is passionate about all aspects of performance and to help his students utilize an approach that will help unlock their mental fortitude that they already possess within. During his time in the Navy, he learned about the importance of team work and leadership, but also about resilience and pushing himself beyond his perceived limits. His motto is simple: If you want to be the best, you have to work for it. Greatness does not come easy.

SM “Izzy” Jung

ACADEMIC ADVISOR & PLAYER MANAGEMENT

Mr. Jung provides academic advising and player management services to support MPGA junior golfers achieve more. He previously worked as an aerospace engineer at Boeing including roles as program manager and marketing director. More recently, he transitioned into consulting with an educational background that includes BS, MS, and MBA from Columbia, Harvard, and Berkeley respectively. 
 
Mr. Jung endeavored to build the first live virtual golf teaching platform, but he now aspires to break 80 with the mental performance training from MPGA and help more golfers reach peak potential. 

Colleen Groomes

MPGA MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH & CONSULTANT

Colleen is a Mental Performance Coach dedicated to helping those she has the privilege to work with develop the mental skills needed to become the best version of themselves on and off the course. As a former college golfer and College Golf Coach, she learned the power of intentional mental training and the impact it has on all aspects of our lives. Colleen is passionate about coaching and doing whatever she can to instill in her players a belief in themselves and the understanding that their value comes from who they are not what they do; their identity and self-worth go far beyond the sport that they play. She lives by the mission to love, guide, inspire, and strives to "leave it better" wherever she goes. The journey we take on the path to our dreams won't always be easy, but it will be worth it.

Lulu Huang

MPGA MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH & CONSULTANT

Coach Lulu has been playing golf for around 20 years and competed in junior golf, high school and college golf. Lulu has her Master's in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology and was the former Holy Names University Assistant Women's Golf Coach in Oakland, CA. Additionally, she works as an Assistant Golf Professional at TPC Stonebrae working through the PGA PGM program.

SM “Izzy” Jung

ACADEMIC ADVISOR & PLAYER MANAGEMENT

Mr. Jung provides academic advising and player management services to support MPGA junior golfers achieve more. He previously worked as an aerospace engineer at Boeing including roles as program manager and marketing director. More recently, he transitioned into consulting with an educational background that includes BS, MS, and MBA from Columbia, Harvard, and Berkeley respectively. 
 
Mr. Jung endeavored to build the first live virtual golf teaching platform, but he now aspires to break 80 with the mental performance training from MPGA and help more golfers reach peak potential. 

Christine Han

GENERAL COUNSEL

Ms. Han is an avid golfer who discovered the sport later in life, but you can see her practicing or playing in sub-40 degree weather. She is currently practicing attorney with experience working in federal government agencies. Ms. Han has served on the Board of Directors of several bar associations and affinity organizations, and was previously the chief operating officer of a not-for-profit organization. She received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and B.A. from Columbia University.

Christine Han

GENERAL COUNSEL

Ms. Han is an avid golfer who discovered the sport later in life, but you can see her practicing or playing in sub-40 degree weather. She is currently practicing attorney with experience working in federal government agencies. Ms. Han has served on the Board of Directors of several bar associations and affinity organizations, and was previously the chief operating officer of a not-for-profit organization. She received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and B.A. from Columbia University.

Colleen Groomes

MPGA MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH & CONSULTANT

Colleen is a Mental Performance Coach dedicated to helping those she has the privilege to work with develop the mental skills needed to become the best version of themselves on and off the course. As a former college golfer and College Golf Coach, she learned the power of intentional mental training and the impact it has on all aspects of our lives. Colleen is passionate about coaching and doing whatever she can to instill in her players a belief in themselves and the understanding that their value comes from who they are not what they do; their identity and self-worth go far beyond the sport that they play. She lives by the mission to love, guide, inspire, and strives to "leave it better" wherever she goes. The journey we take on the path to our dreams won't always be easy, but it will be worth it.

GET CERTIFIED TODAY!

RECEIVE 20 PGA EDUCATION CREDITS - FOR PGA GOLF PROFESSIONALS ONLY

4 Month Payment Plan Option

$ 312 /mo

Monthly

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Access to the complete MPGA Mental Training Certification Curriculum (Over 69 Training Videos)

  • A private podcast dedicated to enhance your learning and leadership experience

  • MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching Workbook

  • Access to the Everyday Mindfulness Program for more Mindfulness Techniques to teach your golfers 

  • Access to the Private MPGA Coaches’ Community with ongoing support to all your mental coaching needs

  • Access to the MPGA final exam

  • MPGA Level 1 Certification and Badge

  • Receive 20 PGA Education Credits

  • And more!

GET CERTIFIED NOW
MOST POPULAR

Pay in Full Option

$ 997

$1250

Most Popular

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Access to the complete MPGA Mental Training Certification Curriculum (Over 69 Training Videos)

  • A private podcast dedicated to enhance your learning and leadership experience

  • MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching Workbook

  • Access to the Everyday Mindfulness Program for more Mindfulness Techniques to teach your golfers

  • Access to the Private MPGA Coaches’ Community with ongoing support to all your mental coaching needs

  • Access to the MPGA final exam

  • MPGA Level 1 Certification and Badge

  • BONUS FEATURES

  •  Professional Golfer's Building Mindset Series

  •  Building an Ultimate Junior Golfing Mindset Webinar

  •  MPGA Everyday Mindfulness Podcast Series

  •  Receive 20 PGA Education Credits

GET CERTIFIED NOW

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MPGA COACHING CIRCLE

 

START HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR LIMITED TIME OFFER

For a limited time, we are inviting everyone interested in learning more about the mental game of golf, join us in a weekly LIVE mental training coaching circle starting January 13 - EVERY FRIDAY! These live weekly coaching calls are a dynamic conversation intended to provide invaluable direction and answer any questions you may have as we guide you on the road to progress for both you and your pupils. If you are curious about what you will learn from the MPGA Level 1 Mental Coaching Certification, this live mental training coaching circle will give you a great foundation and understanding of the power of mental training. This offer is FREE until April 2023.