SINC (SPORT INSTITUTE OF COACHING) SPORTS COACHING CERTIFICATION
Train in a unique mental training methodology developed by Monica Pascual, high performance coach for elite athletes.
SUCCESS STORIES
Patricia Suárez
High Performance Athlete
Olympic Class 49er FX
Having good self-control and not getting carried away by nerves is fundamental and achieving good communication with the members of my team has been essential to achieve good results.
Guillermo Rojo
Gold Medal Tokyo 2021
I have noticed, above all, more mental and emotional control during competitions or in moments of high stress and pressure.
Teresa Bernadas
Spanish National Hockey Team Goalkeeper
Getting over the feeling of not being chosen was one of the most difficult moments of my career. Thanks to working on my mental strength, I focused on my goals and my passion.
Cristina Beltran
Professional Olympic Shooting Athlete
When I started working with her everything changed. The mistakes were a headache for me, because I didn’t know where they came from, I didn’t assume them…and now it’s the opposite. It has been a big change for me.
Isabel Macías
International Rugby player, bobigny Paris. Spanish National Rugby XV Team
Since I have been working with Monica I have a greater awareness, I feel that my work as an athlete is much more directly oriented towards my goals.
Olga Esteve
High Performance Athlete Professional Tennis Player
I feel empowered and able to make my own decisions. I am able to maintain focus and concentration on a specific task, because I always work with a goal in mind.
Miguel Ángel Martínez Tajuelo
International High Level Swimmer Spanish Paralympic Swimming Selection
Monica taught me to focus my attention and energy on my swimming, on my strategy and in general on everything that was under my control.
SUCCESS STORIES
Patricia Suárez
High Performance Athlete
Olympic Class 49er FX
Having good self-control and not getting carried away by nerves is fundamental and achieving good communication with the members of my team has been essential to achieve good results.
Guillermo Rojo
Gold Medal Tokyo 2021
I have noticed, above all, more mental and emotional control during competitions or in moments of high stress and pressure.
Teresa Bernadas
Spanish National Hockey Team Goalkeeper
Getting over the feeling of not being chosen was one of the most difficult moments of my career. Thanks to working on my mental strength, I focused on my goals and my passion.
Cristina Beltran
Professional Olympic Shooting Athlete
When I started working with her everything changed. The mistakes were a headache for me, because I didn’t know where they came from, I didn’t assume them…and now it’s the opposite. It has been a big change for me.
Olga Esteve
High Performance Athlete Professional Tennis Player
I feel empowered and able to make my own decisions. I am able to maintain focus and concentration on a specific task, because I always work with a goal in mind.
Isabel Macías
International Rugby player, bobigny Paris. Spanish National Rugby XV Team
Since I have been working with Monica I have a greater awareness, I feel that my work as an athlete is much more directly oriented towards my goals.
Miguel Ángel Martínez
International High Level Swimmer Spanish Paralympic Swimming Selection
Monica taught me to focus my attention and energy on my swimming, on my strategy and in general on everything that was under my control.
OWN DEGREE
It is aimed at coaches, coaching staff members and other industry professionals who want to improve their mental preparation skills to help their players perform at the highest level.
Coaches
Technical staff
Professionals who want to specialize in sports coaching
Professionals who want to specialize in sports coaching
Technical staff
Coaches
Throughout the Certification the student will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about sports coaching, and skills to manage contexts that influence their performance: injuries, pregnancy, sports retirement. The student who completes the program will be accredited by the SINC faculty.
The Certification in Sports Coaching for high performance SINC, is an international program in direct online format, aimed at professionals who want to integrate a work methodology, as well as a set of techniques and tools that allow them to enhance the talent and performance of their athletes.
4 months in live online format
Exclusive groups. Maximum 24 students
Coaching internships with supervised athletes
Teaching team made up of accredited professional coaches and athletes who have reached the top in their sport disciplines.
Post-certification mentoring
Throughout the Certification the student will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about sports coaching, and skills to manage contexts that influence their performance: injuries, pregnancy, sports retirement. The student who completes the program will be accredited by the SINC faculty.
STUDY PROGRAM
MODULE 1
Fundamentals of sports coaching
Overview of coaching, its history, evolution, key competencies that a coach must have. Framing the specialty of sports coaching. Relationship and roles between coach and coachee. Framing the specialty of sports coaching. Relationship and roles between coach and coachee.
MODULE 2
Goals and action plans
Goals in sport. Distinction between problems, challenges and ideal situation, how to align values with objectives. Action plans to manage evolution and progress.
MODULE 3
Active listening
Favorable environments for communication. Authenticity of the coach to generate trust and connection with the coachee. 360º listening, barriers and critical points. Non-verbal language.
MODULE 4
The power of language in coaching
Its importance in the coaching process and how it can influence your approach. Labels, opinions and judgments in order to broaden perspectives and options.
MODULE 5
Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and neuroscience
Mental experiences and processes influence behavior and therefore performance. Representational systems and sensory channels.
MODULE 6
Beliefs in coaching
Identifying, analyzing and challenging beliefs to help athletes overcome their limitations and achieve their goals.
MODULE 7
The art of questioning
Powerful questions. How to give and receive feedback. Requests and offers Saying “no” in an assertive way. How to generate productive conversations to support your growth process.
MODULE 8
Emotional intelligence and coaching
Managing emotions to relate effectively with others and different situations. In sports, especially important to manage pressure and relationships.
MODULE 9
Emotions and emotional states
Basic emotions, feelings, emotional response patterns and emotional management in the sport context. Redesigning moods through language.
MODULE 10
Learning
Learning zones, observer shifts and transformational learning. Actions and habits, observer model, beliefs and emotions.
MODULE 11
Managing progress and accountability
How to effectively follow up by measuring results and performing progress analysis so that, objectively, athletes can achieve their goals and objectives.
MODULE 12
The invisible muscle
How to train the mind of an athlete to take their sports performance to a higher level: flow state, concentration, hypnosis and sleep.
MODULE 13
Injuries
Not only do they affect the athlete physically, but also emotionally and mentally. We will explore the mental aspect of injuries, rehabilitation and readaptation.
MODULE 14
Pregnancy and high performance
Body and emotional changes. How to mentally prepare for this challenge. We will discuss sleepless nights and their effect on performance and competition.
MODULE 15
Retirement from professional sport
It is a complex and emotionally challenging process: adapting to a new reality without competition. The importance of defining new purposes and goals after retirement.
MODULE 16
Prevention of violence in sports
The prevention of violence in sports is not an option, it is a mission. It is not enough to be attentive and focused, it is necessary to know the warning signs.
The SINC Certification Program in Sports Coaching for High Performance includes internal and external internships, which will be mandatory to obtain the diploma. These internships with athletes are a real opportunity for students to integrate the methodology and solid practical experience.

Once the program has been completed, the student will take the certification exam, a practical test to assess his or her competency development.
Duration: 4 months of practical and guided training.
Exclusive groups: maximum 24 students
Start date: 10 September 2024
Finish date: 19 December 2024
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm
Language: Spanish
Teaching staff
Mónica Pascual 
Jota Hombrados 
Teresa Bernadas 
Jero García 
Angela Pumariega 
Ander Mirambell 
Patricia García 
Jaime Benito Plans 
Teresa Mendez 
Jorge Iglesias 
Irina Rodríguez 
Raúl García 
Miriam Gutierrez 
CERTIFICATE
Certification in sports coaching for high performance

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION PROCESS
Complete the form and we will contact you within 72 hours.
- APPLICATION FORM. To apply for enrollment, complete the application form at the bottom of the page expressing your interest in the program.
- VALIDATION OF REGISTRATION. After submitting your application form, our SINC team will review it and contact you within 72 hours to provide you with more information.
- PAYMENT OF THE PROGRAM. After studying your profile, our SINC team will present you with the course format and payment options, according to your preferences.
- LOGIN CREDENTIALS AND START THE MASTER COURSE. Once you have completed your registration process, our SINC team will provide you with your credentials so you can access the SINC certification program.
OPEN REGISTRATION
Start date: September 10, 2024
Finish date: 19 Decembre 2024
Direct Online.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14h to 17h (CET)
Language: Spanish
Price of the program: 3.950€ (VAT exempt)
PROGRAMME SUBSIDISED BY FUNDAE
PROGRAMME SUBSIDISED BY FUNDAE
Payment of the Place Reservation 250€.
Interested parties must submit their application within the following deadlines:
Call Start Date: 11 March 2024
Enrollment open until 24 places filled
The admission process does not involve any cost or commitment until you have formalized the reservation.
FAQ (FRECUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
The Sport Institute of Coaching (SINC) is a private Institute dedicated to promoting coaching for the development of talent and sports performance. Professionals training professionals. At SINC we offer educational and practical programs for those professionals or students interested in sports coaching and mental preparation for high performance.
SINC offers global training programs. You can access our masters and courses from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to an internet connection.
You will be able to enroll in any SINC program once the registration period is open. For more information about the program before this date, you can register your interest in this course by filling out the form on this website and we will send you updated information.
SINC courses are 100% online with all classes live.
The standard duration of the program is 6 months: four and a half months for the theoretical part and tools, and one and a half months for the internal and external internships, as well as the certification exam. At SINC we offer the possibility of completing the program in 8 months so that you can complete your training without any problems.
The SINC team will consider each and every application received for the different programs.
Since SINC is an online institute of higher education, certain academic requirements must be met in order to enroll and obtain a professional certification. Therefore, your CV will be reviewed by SINC‘s academic department.
The lessons are in Spanish.
SINC is a private Sports Coaching Institute that certifies its courses with its own degree. In addition to the academic objectives, SINC programs have the direct objective of providing the student with immediate job skills in the international world of high performance sport.
Yes, once you have completed the program you will receive your SINC certification, with a security code that guarantees its validity.
Yes, the SINC sports coaching certification program includes internships, which are mandatory to obtain the diploma. These internships are a real opportunity for students to integrate the methodology and structure of daily work with a high-level athlete, providing a solid practical experience and an interesting gateway to the world of professional sports.
You can contact the SINC team through the following e-mail address: info@sportincoaching.com. We will be happy to help you.
The Sport Institute of Coaching is composed of top coaches and athletes who have reached the top in their sport disciplines. This combination of academic and professional profiles allows SINC to offer advanced and practical knowledge about sports coaching.
With your talent, if you keep your game level at 50% and your mind at 90% you will win. But if you keep your game at 90% and your mind at 50% you will end up losing.
Brad Gilbert to Andre Agassi