Sports Mastery

  You've likely heard of IMG Academy. It’s a boarding school and sports training destination in Bradenton, Florida that delivers training in both academics and athletics. Since 1978 it has trained thousands of Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes. The IMG complex currently sits on 450 acres and includes a talented multidisciplinary staff to support its Student-Athlete. Dr. Duncan Simpson is one of these skilled trainers. He is IMG Academy’s Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning. Originally from England, Dr. Simpson has a Ph.D in Sport Psychology and is a Certified Consultant with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. His in-depth knowledge is vast and important for every parent, coach and mentor to hear.   Today, Dr. Simpson shares 4 important values used in the mental conditioning at IMG… 1) different sport = different demands, 2) emotional regulation, 3) overcoming setbacks (including injury), and 4) integrating mental and physical training.   Listen and learn how to apply the successful s