Licensed Sports Performance Coach™
Exclusive training for NLP-Practitioners and above.
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Victory Begins in the Mind
How to bring athletes to peak performance on demand
Athletes don't want a constant dialogue running in their heads. What they truly want is to focus on the task at hand. In this training, we show you how to release the belief brakes in athletes' minds, moving them from insignificance to significance — so they can access their full potential exactly when it matters most.
You will learn from Ray Popoola, Director of the Sports Academy, Society of NLP. He will share how he has guided dozens of elite athletes — up to Olympic level — to develop a winner's mindset. With this knowledge, you will be equipped to lead athletes to the podium.
This training is designed for sports coaches, parents of young athletes, sports psychologists, and former athletes — anyone who wants to accompany athletes on their path to peak performance.
Transformation
What makes you a world-class Sports Performance Coach
Each of these three dimensions is trained directly with a practice partner — with personal feedback from the Head Trainer and real-world cases from training and competition.
Years
Coaching elite athletes at every level of competition
Olympic Silver
Marlen Reusser, Tokyo — accompanied by Ray Popoola
All Levels
From Swiss Champions and World Cup winners to World Champions and Olympic athletes.
First-Hand Elite Expertise
You learn coaching as it actually works at the Olympic sideline — with tools proven under competition pressure, not theory from textbooks. Ray Popoola has guided athletes to Swiss, European, World, and Olympic podiums for over 15 years.
Develop a Winner's Mindset
You show athletes how to retrieve their peak performance on demand — exactly when it counts. Dissolve belief brakes, bring them into the flow state, and help them push past pain barriers.
70% Practice, 30% Theory
Many programs focus solely on theory and techniques. Here, you train your NLP Sports Coaching skills directly with a practice partner — with personal feedback from the Head Trainer, not PowerPoint slides.
Certified by Dr. Richard Bandler
The Licensed Sports Performance Coach™ certification is the only sports coaching program directly awarded by the Society of NLP™. Ray Popoola was personally licensed by Dr. Richard Bandler, co-developer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Upon completion, you receive a certificate personally signed by Dr. Richard Bandler — recognised worldwide.
Training Dates
July 2026 in Orlando, Florida
LSPC™ Orlando · 21.–27. Juli 2026
- Dates 21st – 27th July 2026
- Hours 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Location NLP Seminars Sommercamp, Orlando (FL)
- Capacity 20 seats
- Investment USD 3'000.– Save USD 500 — early bird ends May 21st.
Details
All details about the training
Curriculum
Licensed Sports Performance Coach™
21st – 27th July 2026, Orlando (FL)
Self-study: 4–7 hours per week.
Topics
- Master the Flow State
- Dissolve Performance Blocks
- Build a Winner's Mindset
- Overcome Pain Barriers in Sport
- Strategic Phase Planning for Athletes
- Lead Sport Teams to Success
- Design Mental Competition Preparation
- Model Strategies from Other Champions
- Working with Sport Teams
Certification
Licensed Sports Performance Coach™ (LSPC™) — the only Sports Performance Coach certification directly awarded by the Society of NLP (Dr. Richard Bandler) that integrates NLP with professional athlete coaching.
This is the Society of NLP's only program open to all NLP streams. In the German-speaking world, it is unique.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly is Mental Training in sports?
It involves consultancy to help athletes reach their goals. This includes success-oriented mental training, visualization training, current interventions in sports psychology, addressing emotional topics, motivation training, on-field support during competition and training, selecting appropriate techniques to direct focus, and managing energy correctly.
Do I need a degree in Sports Psychology?
Most athletes find their focus and discipline through a Sports Performance Coach rather than a psychologist. However, this requires the coach to have a solid, practical foundation to create successful engagement in sport.
When will I be able to offer motivation training?
Right after the first few days of training, you will have tools you can use directly with athletes. Because the course builds on your NLP Practitioner training, your implementation speed will be fast.
Is this training suitable for sports coaches?
Absolutely. It is the perfect combination of your existing sports knowledge and mental success strategies. You can quickly link your coaching expertise with mental training strategies and apply them directly.
Am I limited to certain sports?
No. The models focus on human neurology and thought strategies, which apply to all athletic disciplines.
Can I support other people as a Licensed Sports Performance Coach?
In essence, yes. The mental strategies and cognitive processes do not fundamentally differ across contexts. The difference lies in whether it is applied within sport or elsewhere. However, this certification focuses exclusively on the athletic sector — Life Coaching or Business Coaching are not part of this specific curriculum.
Can I coach all performance levels with this certification?
You are free to choose which performance level you wish to accompany as a Sports Performance Coach. Wherever an athlete faces challenges or where mental performance needs to be enhanced, you are able to step in — from youth sport to Olympic level.
Why is this program not offered online?
While an online format could provide theoretical knowledge, direct interaction with other participants fosters a much deeper understanding and allows for the practical application of knowledge. Our program focuses on personal exchange to intensively prepare future Sports Performance Coaches. The certification includes a comprehensive qualification that an online format could only support to a limited extent.
Expertise
Your Trainer
Ray Popoola
Gründer & Lead Trainer
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15+ years coaching athletes to Swiss, European, World, and Olympic podiums.
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Director of the Sports Academy for the Society of NLP™.
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"He is one of the people I trust to do good work." — Dr. Richard Bandler
Application
Secure your seat
Orlando, July 2026. A few details and your seat is secured. Confirmation by email.
- Course
- LSPC™ Orlando
- Date
- 21st – 27th July 2026
- Duration
- 7 Tage
- Investment
- USD 3'000.– Save USD 500 — early bird ends May 21st.
- Certificate
- Licensed Sports Performance Coach™ (LSPC™)
- Prerequisite
- Certified NLP Practitioner
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