The IMG Performance Institute has trained numerous first-round picks such as Cam Newton, Anthony Castonzo, Christian Ponder, LaDainian Tomlinson and Josh Freeman as well as Super Bowl MVP's like Drew Brees, Eli Manning and many more! Each athlete will receive a fully customizable plan that consists of the world’s most advanced and effective training methods, the IMG Performance Institute (IPI) has everything you need to reach your true potential.
Olympic gold medalists. #1 overall picks. National championship-winning teams. IMG Performance Institute (IPI) specialists have worked with them all. By focusing on all-around development, IPI can provide the foundation for success for your team this offseason. IPI focuses on all of the elements that develop THE TOTAL ATHLETE – Physical Conditioning, Mental Conditioning, Nutrition, Communication, Vision, Recruiting Education, Athletic Regeneration and Life Skills. By including the whole team in Performance Training, your team will not only progress athletically, but build the kind of camaraderie needed by all successful teams.
The IMG Performance Institute attracts world-class coaches who bring with them modern cutting-edge practices. If you are an aspiring coach, or looking to get a fresh perspective, then IMG’s Coach Education Programs is a unique opportunity to come and learn with us. The IMG Performance Institute has daily, as well as weekly, coach development programs. These programs are geared towards existing professionals who have the desire for greater knowledge and understanding in one or multiple performance disciplines
You hear it all the time: Get your head in the game! Stay in the zone! But how can you put the words into action, inspire high achievement and test the limits of mental toughness? IMG Performance Institute and Trevor Moawad, Dr. Angus Mugford, Dr. Taryn Morgan and Josh Lifrak know how. They motivate the motivated. In working with some of the best coaches and the most elite athletes, Moawad has coaxed the ultimate in production from some of the most respected names in the business. In his featured presentation, Moawad will share his tips on mental conditioning and peak performance.
David DaSilva
- Title: Vision Training Specialist
- Since: 2009
- Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
David.DaSilva@imgworld.com
About:
David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and workshops with the soccer, golf, rowing, tennis and basketball teams. David also served as a research assistant (which included data collection and assessment using various psycho-physiological techniques such as EEG, EMG, ECG, and GSR) and co-taught an undergraduate course in sport and exercise psychology. After completing a Master of Science degree at Barry University in Miami Shores, David was hired as the mental conditioning director at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. After spending several years practicing and honing his skills with all young students, adults and professionals training at Evert, David joined the mental conditioning staff at IMG academies in October, 2009. David is also in charge of the vision training program, an exercise program for the eyes that results in improved visual ability.
Education/Accreditations:
MS in Movement Science (Sport & Exercise Psychology), Barry University 2002-2003
BA in Psychology, New Hampshire College 1996-2000
AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)- Certified Consultant # 275
- Title: Vision Training Specialist
- Since: 2009
- Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
- David.DaSilva@imgworld.com
About:
David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and workshops with the soccer, golf, rowing, tennis and basketball teams. David also served as a research assistant (which included data collection and assessment using various psycho-physiological techniques such as EEG, EMG, ECG, and GSR) and co-taught an undergraduate course in sport and exercise psychology. After completing a Master of Science degree at Barry University in Miami Shores, David was hired as the mental conditioning director at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. After spending several years practicing and honing his skills with all young students, adults and professionals training at Evert, David joined the mental conditioning staff at IMG academies in October, 2009. David is also in charge of the vision training program, an exercise program for the eyes that results in improved visual ability.
Education/Accreditations:
MS in Movement Science (Sport & Exercise Psychology), Barry University 2002-2003
BA in Psychology, New Hampshire College 1996-2000
AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)- Certified Consultant # 275
Experience:
- Played for four years, soccer varsity team New Hampshire College 1996-2000
- Professional Soccer Trainee for Division 1 and 2 teams in Portugal
- Soccer coach to various clubs and camps in the U.S. and South Africa
Publications/Media:
Actively involved with in the professional world of sport psychology, David has made contributions and been interviewed by media outlets in Asia, South Africa, the United States and Europe.
Languages:
English Afrikaans Portuguese Some Spanish
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