CMPC Mentorship: What to Expect from an AASP Approved Mentor
If you're on the journey to becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), you’ve likely come across the mentorship requirement—an essential part of the certification process that ensures aspiring practitioners are not just knowledgeable, but also ethically grounded, practically experienced, and ready to serve diverse clients.
As an AASP Approved CMPC® Mentor, I’ve worked with mentees from a variety of graduate programs and career stages. Whether you're just starting to clock hours or approaching the finish line, mentorship can be the difference between checking a box and transforming your professional identity. Let’s walk through what CMPC mentorship is, why it matters, and how my approach at Fuller Mindset can support your goals.
What is CMPC Mentorship?
The Certified Mental Performance Consultant® credential, offered through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), requires candidates to complete 400 hours of mentored experience. This isn’t just about logging time—it’s about growing in real-world application under the guidance of an experienced, ethical, and supportive professional.
A CMPC mentor, especially one approved by AASP, plays a critical role in ensuring you are ready to enter the field with skill, confidence, and competence. Mentorship includes observation, feedback, case consultation, ethical decision-making, and reflection on applied work.
Why CMPC Mentorship Matters
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as you try to translate textbook knowledge into applied work with actual clients. Mentorship helps you bridge that gap by:
Strengthening your identity as a performance psychology professional
Sharpening your intervention skills through feedback and guidance
Exploring ethical dilemmas and how to navigate them with confidence
Clarifying your voice and approach as a consultant
Preparing you for the CMPC application and exam process
At its best, mentorship isn’t a task—it’s a launchpad.
About Me: AASP Approved CMPC Mentor at Fuller Mindset
I’m Brooke Fuller, Ed.D., CMPC®, and founder of Fuller Mindset. I’ve walked the very path you're on.
With over a decade of experience in psychology, higher education, and applied sport and performance work, I now serve as a CMPC mentor for aspiring consultants through a values-driven, practical, and relational approach. As an AASP approved mentor, I focus on helping you become not just certified—but deeply effective.
My background includes:
A doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology
Mental skills consulting with athletes, performers, and teams
University-level teaching in sport and exercise psychology
Oversight of assessment and program effectiveness in higher ed
A private practice focused on growth, clarity, and impact
I meet mentees exactly where they are—whether you're nervous about your first consulting session, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or needing structure to hit your hour goals.
My Approach to CMPC Mentorship
At Fuller Mindset, I believe mentorship should be purposeful, collaborative, and actionable. Our sessions are designed to go beyond theory and provide space for real reflection, real feedback, and real growth.
Each mentorship session typically includes:
Wins: What’s going well? What are you proud of?
Case Reflections: We’ll talk through recent client interactions and how you handled them.
Skill Development: Practical tools, strategies, and interventions you can use.
Ethics Check-Ins: Ongoing conversations about integrity and boundary-setting.
Goal Setting: Action steps to keep you moving forward between sessions.
This format helps you not only log hours but develop critical habits for lifelong learning and ethical consulting.
Who I Work With
I mentor graduate students and early-career professionals from across the country, with a wide range of experience levels and career aspirations. My mentees often come from backgrounds in:
Sport and performance psychology
Clinical or counseling psychology
Coaching
Whether you’re accruing hours through a structured internship, working independently, or still trying to figure out your path—CMPC mentorship with me is flexible and customized to your journey.
FAQs About CMPC Mentorship with Fuller Mindset
How do I start logging mentored hours?
You can start after your graduate coursework in foundational areas (i.e., ethics, counseling skills, and psychological skills training) is complete. We’ll document everything in line with AASP requirements.
How often do we meet?
Most mentees meet with me bi-weekly or monthly depending on their pace and workload. I offer 60-minute virtual sessions with flexibility for case-specific needs.
What does it cost?
I offer single sessions and packages based on your needs. For current pricing, visit fullermindset.com.
What Makes My CMPC Mentorship Unique
There are many excellent mentors out there. Here's what makes my approach at Fuller Mindset a little different:
Practical Focus: I help you take what you're learning and use it in the real world. Not just theory—action.
Holistic Perspective: I understand the overlap between performance, emotion, motivation, and identity.
Supportive Accountability: I’ll challenge you to grow while also supporting your pace and process.
Ethical Grounding: We won’t just check a box—we’ll build your ethical foundation for long-term success.
Customized Guidance: You’re not just another mentee—you’re a future colleague. Your work matters, and so does your unique voice.
Let’s Get Started
If you're looking for a CMPC mentor who will guide you with clarity, kindness, and challenge, I’d love to support you.
You don’t have to navigate the CMPC journey alone. Mentorship is your space to build competence, ask questions, and become the consultant you're meant to be.
Ready to get started? Head to fullermindset.com to book a free consultation or email me at brooke@fullermindset.com.
Final Thoughts
Pursuing your CMPC is an exciting, challenging, and deeply meaningful journey. The mentorship requirement isn’t just a hoop to jump through—it’s a chance to be shaped, supported, and stretched by someone who’s been there.
Whether you’re just getting started or trying to cross the finish line, finding the right AASP approved CMPC mentor can make all the difference.
And if you’re looking for someone who blends expertise with empathy, structure with flexibility, and passion with purpose—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
