* Build your Thriving Practice
* Attract High Paying Clients
* Do what you are Passionate About

For questions or support or to apply – Contact our Office:
Phone: (650) 654-5500 Email: info@DrJoAnn.com

* Would you like to create a Successful Practice or Business in Peak Performance Coaching or Sports Psychology?
* Would you like to work with athletes of all ability levels including Professional or Olympic athletes?
* Would you like to make a strong, financially secure income doing what you have are passionate about?

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: 1-on-1 consultations with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter (Available for only 3 starting candidates in Aug-Sept 2010)
• 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 12 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 PerformanceEdgeCoach.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 PerformanceEdgeCoach.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 ($99 annual fee), which includes ongoing updates with the latest information and trends in the field.

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 Performance 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?

• One-on-One Certification program: $997.00 US per month for 3 months – Beginning Sept. 1, 2010
Price will increase for individual program to $7,000 total Oct 1, 2010
• Teleclass Group Certification Program: $4000.00 US – Beginning Oct 1, 2010
• Get started now! Complete an application and submit application and resume to info@DrJoAnn.com

Is there a Guarantee?

Our program has 100% money back guarantee for the first 30 days. 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.

For questions or support or to apply – Contact our Office: and Fill out our Application Below (no fee to apply)

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

Performance Edge Coaching International
3341 Brittan Ave., Suite #10
San Carlos, CA 94070

Sports Psychology Performance Coach Certification Peak Performance Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter

Performance Coaching – Meet our most recent Performing Edge Coach Graduates who have become Certified

Dr. Nick Garcia
Certified Performing Edge Coach
Licensed Psychologist in private practice
Bakersfield, California
Dr. Garcia has a wealth of clinical experience and works with athletes in all sports at all levels, and does both assessments and coaching for individuals and team sports. He is an excellent, knowledgeable sports psychology expert who can help you get to the next level.

http://www.DrNickGarciaPeakPerformance.com

Sue Hasker
Certified Performing Edge Coach, Level 2
Sue Hasker’s passion and purpose in life is to help people to find healthy ways of coping with the emotional pain caused by a physical injury. She is a graduate student working toward dual Master’s Degrees in Counseling and Sport-Exercise Psychology, and becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Sue holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Level 2 Certification as a Performing Edge Coaching Professional through Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter of PECI- Performing Edge Coaching International, Sue’s studies have allowed her to implement the theories and practical applications of coaching, counseling, and sport psychology for the benefit of people from all walks of life. Her motto is, “Sports psychology is not just for athletes anymore.”

http://www.HealYourBest.com

William Dunn
Certified Performing Edge Coach
William Dunn has been a national class runner for over 30 years. He was national champion in the 15 K championship. He was PAUSATF champion in all 3 race series – short and long road racing, and cross country racing. He was crowned on of the top 10 runners in the US. for the 50 year old age group.
William coaches runners at all age groups and levels. His vast experience as a national-class runner, combined with his Certified Performing Edge Coach training gives him the perfect combination to coach you to the next level.

Heidi Michaels
Certified Performing Edge Coach
Heidi Michaels is a Certified Performing Edge Coach as well as Life & Sports Performance Coach that specializes in helping her clients develop a positive mental game that
brings success to life and sports performance allowing her clients to achieve all they want in life.
She has excellent clinical and coaching skills and experience.

http://www.NowsTheTime4u.com

ENERGIZE your mind and body
FOCUS your effort and perform your best
ALIGN your goals with your vision
HEAL and recover quickly from stress
BUILD a healthy, balanced lifestyle

Your Performing Edge Coaching includes:

• Sports Psychology private coaching with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter
  Visualization Peak Performance CD and MP3 file, customized for you
  4 full sessions/month – by phone or in-office
  Complete life and sports assessment
  Sports Psychology articles
  Weekly assignments
  Practice exercises
  Sports Psychology handouts
  Personalized feedback and guidance
  Goal-setting each week specific to your needs
  

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING:
For more information,

Contact our Office:

Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter – Sports Psychology Expert and Coach
Author of Your Performing Edge
Website:  http://www.DrJoAnn.com
Telephone:  (650) 654-5500
Email:  info@DrJoAnn.com

Performing Edge Coaching International
3341 Brittan Ave., Suite #10
San Carlos, CA 94070

We’ll be happy to talk with you more about how Sports Psychology Performing Edge Coaching can help you or your sports child move forward with your goals.

Sports Psychology Coaching includes tailoring each session to you personally and providing you with a library of customized visualization CDs, specifically for your own goals and needs. We feel you’ll be very pleased with the highly customized program that if offered and the unique, personalized way that Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter works. Most of the work can be done by phone, so location does not matter.

Below, we’ve included a description of how it works. This type of support has been extremely successful with our clients and can make all the difference in your confidence and performance in every area of your life.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING:

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH PEAK PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Weekly telephone or in-office sports psychology coaching sessions help people with both their mental and physical training. In addition, we can do personal lifestyle coaching and executive coaching, if requested, to help with you with your personal/professional life. You are welcome to call or email to set up a personal coaching appointment time.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING:
PROGRAM FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

You will be provided with very specific tools that will help you make important gains in your training and performances. We will design a program tailored to your individual needs, geared toward meeting your personal and professional goals. We will also be building your library of sports psychology resources on the topics listed below, and many more.

Sports psychology skills
Visualization training
Peak performance tools
Confidence and motivation building
Mental toughness training
Focus your mind
Energize your body
Prevent burnout and healing from injuries
Handle negative thoughts and physical pain
Overcome fear of failure and fear of success
Relaxation and stress management
Fine-tuning your Focus
Mental Rehearsal
Putting it altogether on event day
Combining mental and physical training-produce results

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING BENEFITS:

Sports psychology coaching: Private weekly sessions with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter

Visualization Customized CD and MP3 for your specific goals
Regularly scheduled support, coaching, and realistic feedback
Motivational e-mail messages and articles tailored to your needs
A wealth of ideas and discussion about your specific concerns
Ready-to-use techniques and exercises to accelerate your progress
A personal coach to help you move forward with your vision and your goals

COMPLETE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Achieve the optimal state of mind to perform your best under any conditions
Gain new motivation and confidence to break through mental barriers
Unleash the power of your mind, body, and spirit to realize your full potential
Create a healthy, balanced lifestyle, athletically, professionally, and personally
Deal with fear of success and fear of failure
Handle stress, anxiety, and health/injury concerns

PERSONAL COACHING is AFFORDABLE and CONVENIENT:

You call in on your telephone from your home or office at a regularly scheduled time. Sessions are easy to arrange, regardless of your location. You can call the phone number listed below or send an email, listing your available times, and we’ll set up a regular appointment time.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING PROGRAM – HOW IT WORKS:
PHONE SESSIONS

Note: Fees will be going up soon. If you start now, you can get in on the current rates. Weekly phone sessions are 45 minutes plus the additional personal time taken after the session each week to send you a personal email with session feedback, notes, goals, and your weekly assignment. The initial session is for 60 minutes and covers a full assessment, customized CD or MP3 file and personal coaching. I work in blocks of 4 sessions at a time, paid by Credit Card or check, in advance. You will receive valuable feedback customized to your needs. In addition, I will also send you our session notes, motivational e-mail messages, customized homework practice and articles tailored to your individual goals. It is a 2-month minimum commitment. This will dramatically accelerate the learning process, support you through your personal challenges, and help you quickly reach your goals.

If you’d like Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter’s Complimentary Mini eCourse for Your Performing Edge with valuable Training Tips and articles, or New Audio Program, visit http://www.DrJoAnn.com .  Click on Mini E-Course.

You may also be interested in the new book, YOUR PERFORMING EDGE and VISUALIZATION CD. I think these resources may be very helpful for you. Please visit http://www.DrJoAnn.com for a more detailed description of my background and for other useful information on mental and physical training. Along with the sport psychology coaching program, you get a discount on the book and CD.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST – Professional Information

Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, best-selling author of Your Performing Edge, is a STANFORD University Medical Center trained licensed clinical psychologist. She is one of America’s most in-demand keynote speakers, performance consultants, and a world-class athlete. Winner of the San Francisco Marathon and 2nd in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, Dr. Dahlkoetter has appeared on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and has been featured in USA TODAY, Time Magazine, Prevention, and Sports Illustrated.  

Dr. JoAnn is a frequent expert commentator on ABC, CBS, FOX NEWS, and BBC-TV. She contributes to Triathlete and Running Times Magazine. She was a credentialed sports psychologist in Athens working with her Olympic Gold Medalist clients at the OLYMPIC Training Center during the 2004 Summer Games. Her consultations and interviews with elite athletes, including Lance Armstrong, and top business executives give her special insight into using the mind-body connection to achieve the best in personal performance.  

Her bestselling book is endorsed by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Dr. Denis Waitley, and several of her Olympic Gold Medalist clients.

Please visit http://DrJoAnn.com/

to view ABC-TV interviews and Keynote Speaking clips, check Dr. Dahlkoetter’s speaking schedule, and read her OLYMPIC Athlete Interviews. You can also access helpful articles for optimal mind-body performance.

Feel free to contact me to set up your appointments. I look forward to working with you. I wish you all the best!

Sports Psychology Coaching – HOW  To GET STARTED

Contact our Office:

Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter – Sports Psychology Expert and Coach
Author of Your Performing Edge
Website:  http://www.DrJoAnn.com
Telephone:  (650) 654-5500
Email:  info@DrJoAnn.com

Performing Edge Coaching International
3341 Brittan Ave., Suite #10
San Carlos, CA 94070

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