"The Mental Training Masterclass: ​How to Promote Peak Performance in Self, Staff, Students, and Athletes"

"The Mental Training Masterclass: ​How to Promote Peak Performance in Self, Staff, Students, and Athletes"

Held Virtually on: Saturday April 1, 2022 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$22 for Support Staff Personnel (non-licensed) 

$42 for NASA Members $62 for Non-NASA Members

Earn .5 credit toward license renewal (that is 7.5 renewal hours). This workshop counts for salary advancement in Clark, Washoe and most Nevada School Districts - details below:

In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

(unlimited CUs in this category for those in non-administrative positions)

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for .5 credit (7.5 hours) license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

(maximum of 30 hours per year for administrators in this category)!

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

Duane Jourdeans

During his career, Duane has consistently served others in a variety of roles: speaker, emotional intelligence practitioner, author, entrepreneur, inventor, high school teacher, adjunct English professor, state championship high school coach, and school counselor. Throughout, he has created and implemented impactful research-based strategies involving positive psychology, performance psychology, team development, leadership, and emotional intelligence. His main objective has always been to help individuals and organizations maximize their potential through classroom sessions, interactive workshops, and keynotes. Duane holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education and Master’s degrees in Education and School Counseling.

Workshop Description

Toughness. Resilience. Grit. Confidence. Focus. These terms are constantly thrown at students and adults alike. Many experts even say that high-level performance is up to 90% mental.  Unfortunately, a roadmap for development in these areas is seldom shared. In this full-day workshop, you will begin your journey into mental performance training.  Topics will include the basics of mental training, multiple strategies you can implement in your personal and professional life, and ways to impact those around you.

Course Objectives:

Become familiar with mental training and performance psychology

Participate in self-assessment of mental toughness and learn how to assess others

Experience researched-based strategies in the following categories:

• Goal-Setting
• Self-Talk
• Mindfulness
• Emotional Awareness
• Focus
• Visualization
• Confidence
• Mental Toughness

Learn how to apply strategies and techniques within your own life and

discover ways to apply strategies and techniques with staff, students, and families.