Austin “Wade” Wilson, PhD, CMPC, is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental performance and 10-plus years of experience researching, teaching, lecturing, and supervising at the post-secondary level. He has designed and taught post-secondary level courses in general sport and exercise psychology, applied mental performance, psychology of injury, and sociology of sport. He is the President & Owner of Wilson Mental Performance Consulting (WMPC) and the President & Director of The MENTOR Magazine, Inc. (TMM). Since 2008, Wade has been a member of several professional associations and has equipped athletes, students, coaches, and professionals from various sectors with the mental acumen required for peak performance.
His approach integrates a systematic process of education, acquisition, and implementation of mental training skills into practice and performance regimes. His clientele spans from varsity and ESports athletes to Paralympians, extending beyond sports to include military, sales, and business sectors. Wade’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master’s in Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor, and an Honours BA in Sport Psychology from Laurentian University. He also holds an Advanced Diploma as a Child and Youth Worker from Loyalist College, a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and has received certified professional training for cognitive behaviour therapy and single-session therapy.
In 2023, he achieved the status of Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and has recently joined the registry of approved supervisors. As a former athlete, Wade has competed in various sports, both artistic/aesthetic and power/performance, with ice hockey being his primary interest.
Wade was a goaltender at the Junior C, and Junior A, and had a rapid cup of coffee at the U-Sport varsity level. Off the field, Wade enjoys walks with his rescue greyhounds, Willa and Pearl, listening to jazz music, and cheering for his favourite NFL team, the Baltimore Ravens. Born in Trenton, Ontario, and having grown up in Tweed, Ontario, with stopovers in Sudbury and Winsor, he now resides with his wife and stepdaughter in Kitchener, Ontario.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
4:45 – Exploring Mental Performance and Toughness
8:32 – Strategies to Eliminate Distractions and Maintain Peak Performance
12:40 – Mental Performance vs. Creative Thinking: What's the Difference?
15:19 – What is Mentor Magazine and Who is It For?
19:29 – Understanding “Psollogy” in Ontario and Why It Matters
25:40 – The Role of Athletes in Mentor Magazine: Are Inserts Possible?
29:06 – How Parents Can Get Involved with Mentor Magazine
32:23 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: How to Tell the Difference
35:48 – Navigating the Injury Process: What You Need to Know
41:54 – Healing from Concussions: Timeframes and Individual Recovery
44:13 – Benefits and Cost of Mentor Magazine: What to Expect
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