While sports psychology and mental training are currently undergoing a paradigm shift where they are becoming common practice for athletes and performers serious about achieving peak performance....for many parents, athletes and their coaches, working with a Mental Trainer® is very new and there are often misconceptions to overcome. Below are some of the most common questions about our mental training programs.
WHAT KIND OF RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?
Results vary based on the individual client's commitment to his or her program, but of the 45 scientific studies done on the effectiveness of mental training programs, 85% of them found significant positive performance effects. That’s why most every U.S. Olympic athlete uses mental training. At MTI a typical athlete client will improve over 50% following their mental training program after 30 days and over 100% after 3 months.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MENTAL TRAINING?
We hear repeatedly from our clients and their parents and coaches that the work they have done with their Mental Trainer has been comprehensively life-enhancing. In short, the mental skills of cognitive awareness, visualization, performance goal-setting, emotion control, and periodization training are all transferable life skills. Our clients tell us that, beyond performing better in their sport, they have become more fulfilled, productive and effective in their lives.
HOW LONG DO I NEED TO TRAIN?
Because every athlete is unique and has different needs, obstacles, and goals, athletes train with us for different amounts of time. Some athletes choose to stop after one package of sessions, but most athletes purchase more than one training package, and some choose to work with their Mental Trainer® for years. When you initially purchase, we recommend that you start with the advanced (6 sessions) or elite package (10 sessions). The first 4-6 sessions will be scheduled every 5-10 days so you can really master the key skills. Then you can choose to meet with Anthony as often as you would like to learn advanced mental skills, tune up for big competitions, regroup after a tough loss, or refocus on an upcoming goal.
WHO IS A TYPICAL CLIENT?
Our typical client is a highly dedicated athlete seeking high performance. These people have put an enormous amount of time and money into developing technically and physically, but most have not focused enough time on mental toughness. Therfore, many are underperforming as a result, even though they often have advanced physical skills. Athletes come to us because they realize that excelling mentally requires something more than what they've been doing so far, and they can't afford to waste their time on trial and error. They train with Anthony and MTI because they want long-lasting results as quickly as possible.
CAN I KEEP MY TRAINING CONFIDENTIAL?
Absolutely! This is a fundamental right of every client and we of course take privacy very seriously. As soon as you begin training, Anthony will ask if you would like him to sign a confidentiality agreement. With that said, the field of mental training has become better understood and respected in recent years. As such, many athletes feel more comfortable acknowledging the positive influence of their Mental Trainer®. In fact, Anthony encourages clients to talk about the work they are doing in their mental training program with friends, family, and coaches to boost accountability and improve goal achievement.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET MENTALLY TOUGH?
Initially, there is no cost. Your first consultation is free and you will receive a mental toughness assessment and all the information you need to decide if mental training is right for you. Choosing to work with a Mental Trainer® is a decision that a family must discuss in detail because mental training is an investment in one's personal development. Anthony's training programs are designed to teach key mental skills to those who are serious about wanting to achieve sport and life goals. Some clients will spend more money and time training mentally than others. If money is the only thing stopping you from beginning a training program, you can train with friends, family, or teammates at a discounted price. Just ask.
Click here to review the current pricing of Anthony's training packages.
Anthony Eads is a Nuerotherapist and Certified Mental Trainer® who specializes in maximizing brain performance. Anthony specializes in neurofeedback, sports psychology, and peak performance training to help individuals achieve difficult goals. He has been a part of one of the world's leading peak performance psychology firm, Mental Training, Inc. (MTI), since 2011. Anthony has helped amatuer and professional athletes maximize their performance both on and off the court. His consultations are tailored to meet his clients' unique and often changing needs, inner obstacles, external pressures, and goals.
Anthony earned both a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Miami (FL) where he studied psychology, leadership, sports business, and sports psychology. While at Miami, he worked with the men's basketball program for 5 years and was a member of the 2008 NCAA Tournament team. As a Graduate Assistant Coach he trained elite level athletes and gained experience working with professional athletes from around the world. He currently spends his day helping people improve their brain performance at The Sams Center in Plano, Texas.
LEARN ABOUT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mental Training, Inc (MTI) is a world leader at enhancing performance, regardless of your arena. Founded by Dr. Robert Neff after more than 15 years experience training world class athletes, he has since compiled a team of Mental Trainers®, like Anthony, who have trained clients who have excelled at the high school level, won state championships, secured college scholarships, accepted professional contracts, and earned Olympic gold medals. You can learn more about MTI by visiting us online.
ANTHONY EADS, M.S. ED., CMT
If you recognize the benefits of being mentally tough, we offer several partnership options that will allow you to offer mental training to everyone involved in your team, school, organization, or business without a single upfront cost to you.
BECOME AN OFFICIAL MENTAL TRAINING PROVIDER
Anthony's goal is to allow you to make athletes aware that these kinds of performance enhancement, mental training services exist, while adding a new revenue stream to your team or business. In fact, one of the most common statements we hear from coaches, athletes, and parents during training, is, "I wish I knew that this type of training existed sooner. I have been looking for something like this for a long time."
The following are some examples of how partnering with Anthony and Mental Training, Inc. can help you and your athletes achieve greater success:
School athletic departments can now offer mental training services to all their youth, high school, or collegiate athletes.
Country clubs, golf courses, and pro shops can now provide their golfers with access to the same training used by PGA pros.
AAU teams can provide their athletes with the mental toughness training needed to improve the chance of earning college scholarships.
Sport specific training facilities, rehab clinics, and other organizations can give their clients and members an added service to build world class mental toughness.
BECOME AN OFFICIAL CAP PROGRAM PARTNER
"CAP is the first comprehensive program that provides mental training for coaches, athletes and parents - all online and at one affordable price." - Dr. Bob Neff, Mental Training, Inc. Founder
There is no up front cost when you choose to partner with Anthony and Mental Training, Inc. If you or your organization, athletic department, or sports team would like to reap the rewards of mental training, simply contact Anthony and he will provide you all the information you need to help your athletes become aware of mental training while building a new revenue stream.
When all 3 groups engage in mental training, research shows that coaches are more effective, athletes perform better and parents make a much more positive impact. If you would like to make an impact and generate these kinds of results within your sport community, contact Anthony today to learn how a partnership can help you achieve the goals you seek.
COACHES receive access to our certified mental coaching course.
ATHLETES build mental toughness with our mobile mental training app.
PARENTS learn how to support their youth athlete with training.
If your organization already offers physical and skill development to your youth athletes, then choosing to become a CAP Partner is a no brainer. Physical training is no longer enough to enhance performance. That's why more athletes than ever are choosing to train their mental game.
Now you can offer this kind of training to your athletes and generate a new revenue stream for your organization. Whether you are a youth sports league, a basketball summer camp, a golf instructor, or one of the other thousands of organizations who might benefit from partnering with MTI, our CAP program will improve the youth sports experience for all those involved.
PARTNER UP AND BUILD MENTAL TOUGHNESS
