Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Optimal Performance Consulting Services
  • A Glimpse of PRADCO's Services
    • (Please contact us for a FREE initial email consultation.)

    • Executive Coaching
      Limited slots available for 1-on-1 executive coaching, which includes the following:


      • Weekly phone coaching sessions

      • Quarterly face-to-face coaching sessions

      • Unlimited email correspondence


    • Individual Consultation (for Athletes, Performing Artists, or Poker Players)
      Mental skills training for optimal performance in the following areas:


      • Concentration/Focusing

      • Confidence

      • Confronting Fear

      • Dealing with Adversity/Pressure

      • Defeating Choking/Panicking

      • Goal Setting/Mission

      • Imagery/Visualization

      • Leadership

      • "Mental Toughness"

      • Motivation

      • Pre-performance Routines

      • Psychological Rehabilitation following Injury

      • Pumping Up/Calming Down

      • Relaxation Training/Stress Management

      • Self-talk

      • Slump Busting


    • Mental Skills Training (for Businesses or Sports Teams)
      Mental skills training for optimal performance of teams and organizations in the following areas:


      • All the skills listed above

      • Leadership Training

      • Team Building
  • Sample Workshops

    • OPC is available to provide a variety of workshops for teams and businesses. Below is a list of some possibilities. Keep in mind that these are simply recommendations, and OPC will always work with you to customize the message. Depending on your need, workshops may range from a few hours to a few days. Dr. Sam is also available for motivational speaking.

    NCAA institutions may apply for a $500 speakers grant through the NCAA in order to help bring Dr. Sam to their institution.

    • Choking in Sports: What it Is, and How to Prevent It
      This workshop provides an overview of the physiological, cognitive, and psychological processes that lead to "choking" under pressure. Several techniques on overcoming choking are also provided.


    • Optimal Performance for Sport:
      This workshop is intended to provide a broad overview of mental skills training for sport performance. The target audience may be coaches, players, or a combination of both.


    • Optimal Training for Business:
      This workshop is intended to provide a broad overview of mental skills training for business performance.


    • Leadership Effectiveness for Sport:
      This workshop is intended for coaches or advanced players looking to develop and/or refine their leadership skills.


    • Leadership Effectiveness for Business: Getting the Most from Your Employees:
      This workshop is intended for managers and/or executives who want to learn how to get more productivity from their workers.


    • Stress Management for Optimal Performance:
      This workshop will provide an overview of several mental skills that can be used for effective stress management in any setting.



Optimal Performance Consulting
"Helping you achieve optimal performance in sport, business, and life."
"Dr. Sam Maniar has enhanced the OSU Womens Soccer team on a multitude of levels including team cohesion, communication, and individual development. The results have been outstanding."

- Lori Walker, Head Women's Soccer Coach, The Ohio State University