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.

Become a Member for Access

This course is exclusive to IMG Academy+ Essentials.

BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM AT YOUR BEST

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

STAY POSITIVE

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

FEEL POWERFUL

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

SEE YOUR SUCCESS

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

PEEK INSIDE THE COURSE

Get a better sense of what to expect by watching an overview video and exploring the course curriculum.

Curriculum Overview

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.

MEET YOUR COACHING TEAM

Course 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 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 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 is great! I have learned so much and am excited to learn even more. This is something that I would recommend to someone if they truly wanted to improve their self growth.”

Audrey Age 15 | Volleyball

“Amazing course. This course helped me gain lots of confidence. Everyone is very nice and the way to navigate through the course is well made. The materials to help build confidence will surely help everyone that decides to take this course.”

Colven Age 15 | Soccer

“This course really helped me improve my methods to improve my confidence throughout games and practices, and helped me feel more mentally prepared for when things may go wrong.”

Carter Age 16 | Lacrosse

“If you want to improve your mentality and confidence, then this is a great place to do it. The coach is really nice and genuinely wants you to improve. It’s a welcoming environment that you can be comfortable in.”

Brandon Age 16 | Soccer

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

Who is this course for?

All student-athletes are welcome but this course is best suited for student-athletes ages 13-19 who are looking to build their confidence skills to win in sports and life.

Applicable to all sports!
How long will this course take?

This course consists of 5 modules that take roughly 1 hour each to complete. You can start and come back to modules, lessons and activities whenever you’d like. You’re guaranteed to come away with valuable tips in as quickly as 10 minutes!

This course is designed to fit into your schedule, so make sure to go at your own pace!
How can I continue my Confidence journey after the course?

Working on other aspects of your mental performance, such as focus, will also carry over and help improve your confidence. We recommend taking additional Mental Performance courses & workshops as they get added to build on what you’ve learned thus far.

If you’re looking to go deeper on Confidence, and get coaching that is more specific to you, consider getting a Mental Performance Coach. With private coaching, you’ll get to meet one-on-one with your expert IMG Academy+ Mental Performance Coach who will tailor an action plan specific to your goals and needs. Learn more about IMG Academy+ Mental Performance Coaching here.
I’m a Coach. Can my whole team take this course?

Yes, they can! Just email us with more info on your team and how many team members you want to enroll.

Content Questions

Are any aspects of the course live?

In the course community, you can interact with other student-athletes and your expert coach facilitator in real time.

However, the course lessons are not live. We know student-athletes are always stretched for time, so we want to ensure that every person can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Is this course right for my learning style?

We’ve designed our courses with multiple learning styles in mind. Whether you learn best by watching videos, interacting with peers and course instructors, engaging in activities, writing, self-reflecting or listening to audio, we’ve got you covered.

Have feedback on the course style? We want to know! Email us to share what works best for you.

Membership Questions

How much does an IMG Academy+ Essentials Membership cost?

IMG Academy+ Essentials offers annual memberships for $125, billed annually, which unlocks unlimited access to all current and future courses, workshops and more. Make sure you come back and check your dashboard as we’ll be releasing new content often!
How do I cancel my membership?

If you don’t want to continue, you can cancel your membership renewal through your account page. Follow the prompts to cancel on the Billing page, and your membership will not renew.

If you have more questions, contact us. We’re happy to help!
What is the refund policy?

We’re confident you’re going to love your experience! However, if upon the conclusion of any course, you’ve found your experience was less than desirable, we’d be happy to provide you with a full refund.