Your Path to Becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant
CMPC Mentorship for Aspiring Mental Performance Consultants
So You’re Pursuing CMPC Certification—Here’s What You Need to Know About Mentorship
If you're on the path to becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), first—congratulations. You're pursuing meaningful work in a growing field that blends science, psychology, and performance in a way that truly impacts lives. Whether you're an aspiring practitioner, graduate student, or someone transitioning into this space from another profession, you're likely starting to realize that the mentorship process is a cornerstone of CMPC certification.
Since you’re here, you may be wondering:
What does a good CMPC mentor do? What will I get out of mentorship? And how can we make those hours impactful—not just a box to check?
I’m Dr. Brooke Fuller, Ed.D., CMPC, and I mentor aspiring professionals like you through the certification journey. With over experience teaching in higher education, applied sport psychology, and professional mentoring, I’ve walked the path you’re on. My goal is to guide you in developing not just competence, but confidence in your future practice.
Let’s break it down.
Why Mentorship Matters in the CMPC Process
Mentorship isn’t just about accumulating hours—it’s about refining your identity as a practitioner.
According to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), you must complete a minimum of 400 hours of mentored experience, with 50 of those hours supervised by a CMPC (40 mentorship/10 direct knowledge-if you’re unsure of what these are, reach out!). These hours allow you to gain real-world experience, integrate academic learning, and reflect critically on your development.
But here's the thing: not all mentorship experiences are created equal.
Your mentor should not only know the field—they should help shape your fieldwork experience, build your applied skillset, and help you feel seen, supported, and challenged. That’s what I strive to do.
