Mark Zimmermann | Rugby Union Mindset Coach 

Mark is the owner of ON THE MARK, a coaching business with teams in Africa and Australia, who are focused on all areas of coaching, including positive psychology in sports performance. Mark is a qualified rugby union mindset coach with proven results at all levels, including juniors with special needs. Mark is a contributing author of “WINNERS MINDSET”, an Amazon #1 best seller and is on the speakers circuit delivering talks and workshops on topics that relate to Mindset, Mental wellbeing and creating that gritty edge which helps us navigate our professional and personal paths with the confidence to take on challenges and deal with setbacks. Mark is also the co-creator of a rugby union mindset program called the MPT Method, which sees Mindset (underpinned by values) Performance (underpinned by behaviours on and off the field) moulded with Team (which is underpinned by culture). Mark is a rugby mad, passionate supporter of the game and strives to bring not only mindset to the forefront of coaching, but also a strong focus on player mental health and the importance of creating a strong combined and aligned team mindset. 

Overview of Presentation:

MINDSET: The most overlooked, yet one of the most important elements of rugby coaching   

Mark will take you on practical, informative and engaging journey as he outlines the key steps, and the importance of incorporating a HEALTHY & ALIGNED TEAM MINDSET into your coaching programs. Mark will use the MPT Method as the anchor for his discussions. The MPT Method has been co-created by Mark along with Dr Carol McGowan, and in consultation with various leading global experts in sports psychology such as Professor Adam R Nicholls (author of Psychology of Sports Coaching). Mark’s sessions will be a step by step guide to demonstrate how to harness and use the power of mindset in coaching rugby union, with The MPT Method being one example of a practical and easy to use method.