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• Title: Head of Mental Conditioning & Chief of Science for Combine360
• Angus.Mugford@imgworld.com
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About:

Dr. Mugford brings a wealth of knowledge to IMG after spending years at an academic level completing his doctorate in sport psychology. He is the Head of the IMG Academies Mental Conditioning Division, managing a staff of 9 consultants and developing programs for junior and professional athletes and coaches. Through his understanding and application of skills, Angus trains athletes in group and individual settings, across a wide range of sports and consulting with NCAA Division 1 programs, athletes from the WTA and ATP tour, NFL and NBA.

Combine360 was developed under the supervision of Dr. Mugford to reflect the authenticity of the work the IMG Performance Institute (IPI) team, while also demonstrating evidence based practice. Coaches, athletes and professional peers were integral in the development of the most relevant and appropriate testing protocols, reflecting a 360o approach to performance.

Angus holds a PhD in Sport Studies (specialization in sport/counseling psychology) from the University of Kansas, and is a Certified Consultant with Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES), which are two of the world’s top sport psychology professional organizations. He is also a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Psychology registry for the 2008-2012 Quadrennium, and has presented many topics at conferences throughout North America and interacts with many top professionals in the field.

Education/Accreditations:

• PhD in Sport Studies (specialization in sport/counseling psychology) at the University of Kansas
• MSEd in Sport Psychology at the University of Kansas
• BSc in Sport Science and Psychology at the University of Birmingham, England
• Certified Consultant – AAASP (Association of Applied Sport Psychology)
  
• Accredited Sport Psychology Support – BASES(British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences)
  
• Full Member of the APA (American Psychological Assication)
• Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society)
• Listed on the USOC Sport Psychology Registry

Publications/Media:

• Numerous presentations and seminars at professional and academic conferences in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom.
• Various interviews and contributions to magazines and sport governing bodies, including CNN, Men's Fitness, Referee and Tennis magazines, U.S. Swimming and the USPTA

Academic and Peer-reviewed contributions:

• Mugford, A. L. (2009). Flow in a team sport: Does cohesion matter? A study of high performance groups and the existence of team harmony. Germany: VDM Verlag.
• Woodcock, C., Richards, H., & Mugford, A. (2008). Quality counts: Critical features for neophyte professional development. The Sport Psychologist, 22, 1-17.
• Mugford, A. L., Cremades, J. G., & Harwood, C. (2008). Supervision for Sport Psychology Practitioners in Training: Comparing and Evaluating BASES and AASP models [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, St Louis, MO, USA, 20.
• Morgan, T., Mugford, A. L., Lifrak, J., Lawn, A., & Gentner, N. (2008). Goal Setting: Overcoming Challenges and Engaging Athletes in Innovative Ways [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, St Louis, MO, USA, 102.
• Morgan, T.A., Kimball, A.C., Mugford, A.L. & Passarella, C.J. (2007). Creativity is Key: Team activities for applied consultants [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 79.
• Mugford, A.L., Kimball, A.C., Morgan, T.A., & Passarella, C.J. (2007). Coaching enrichment: Single session, integrated and on-site approaches [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 5.
• Lifrak, J., Mugford, A.L. Morgan, T.A., & Passarella, C.J. (2007, September). It’s not just a movie: Effective use of video in performance consulting [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 24.
• Mugford, A.L., Passarella, C., & Benson, C. (2005). Behind the Scenes of IMG [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Canada, 12.
• Mugford, A.L., Passarella, C., & Benson, C. (2005). The role of mental conditioning in the coaching team [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Canada, 12.
• Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2005). An investigation of the relationship between cohesion and flow state in collegiate rowers [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 27 (Suppl.), 112.
• Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2005). The role of performance outcome and competitive level on the perception of flow and cohesion in rowing crews [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 27 (Suppl.), 113.
• Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2004). An investigation of the relationship between cohesion and flow state in varsity and novice rowers [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 26 (Suppl.), 139.
• Mugford, A.L. & Thompson, M.A. (2003). Effect of knowledge of results on the performance of high school basketball players [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, USA, 12.
• Benson, C., Mugford, A.L., & Passarella, C. (2005). The role of mental conditioning consultants at an elite training facility: A female perspective [Abstract].  Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 12.
• Benson, C., Mugford, A.L., & Passarella, C. (2005). Challenges and opportunities of an internship site: A 360o perspective [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 13.
• Passarella, C., Mugford, A.L., & Benson, C. (2005). Sun up to sun down: A day in the life of mental conditioning [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 12.
• Mugford, A. L. (2005). Working Overseas. The Sport & Exercise Scientist, 5, 12-13.
• Mugford, A. L. & Delaney, B. (2005, May). Head Games. Referee, 26-29.
• Mugford, A. L. (2004). Flow in a team sport setting: Does cohesion matter? Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA.

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