THE Sports Mental Coaching Certification for Athletes & Trainers
The next step in your career: be the sought-after top coach & train your team of athletes to access their mental strength & become remarkable champions
This top training to become a sports mental coach is designed for people who want to experience a quantum leap in athlete’s, team’s and club performance, mental toughness, intrinsic motivation with a fierce mentality.
Learn directly from a sports mental coach who has worked with multiple world champions, international elite athletes, and national team coaches.
THE #1 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED SPORTS MENTAL COACHES IN THE DACH REGION
Does This Sound Familiar?
- You’re trying to show your athletes and teams how to be mentally strong — how to turn training results into real competition success… but you’re realizing it’s not working the way you imagined.
- You often feel alone and misunderstood, trying to please everyone, handling almost everything yourself — and wondering why you’re still doing all this…
- You’re spending countless hours of your life in unpaid or low-paid coaching roles, with no recognition or respect coming back your way… while deep down, you’ve been struggling for months to finally stop this “madness”…
Our Participants' Lives Changed for the Better When They Joined Our Sports Mental Coach Certification
- From a hated full-time job to becoming a well-paid coach in the world of sports.
- From constantly switching between job, family, and volunteer work — to finding real flow in coaching, career, family, and hobbies.
- No longer having to coach unmotivated athletes or teams. Instead: coaching athletes who value you, give energy back, and are fully committed.
- Increasing personal income by +25% to 300%, with extra buffer to build a stable career and business.
What You Can Achieve
When You’re a Certified Sports Mental Coach…
Win against top competitors and establish yourself at the top of the rankings.
Learn powerful, practical techniques to boost mental performance and strengthen positive thought power.
Negotiate strong contracts and receive the best job offers from clubs and athletes, with confident presence.
Develop strong mental skills to guide your athletes and teams through training and competition.
Have more time for yourself, your family, friends, and hobbies.
Build unshakable self-confidence and become a respected, influential coaching authority.
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• Achieve your goals with ease — without pressure or overwhelm.
• Improve your communication skills, both in the locker room and on the sidelines.
• Strengthen your mental and physical health, and reduce injuries.
• Build your personal mental toolbox for before, during, and after competitions.
• Be on the front lines when it comes to the most secret mental strategies of the Kleinbeck Akademie.
• Present yourself authentically and professionally in the media.
• Expand your income streams while becoming a legendary sports coach.
• Move consistently toward success and live your clear coaching vision.
• Train athletes using the most modern and effective mental methods.
• Rewire your mental patterns: eliminate blocks and limiting beliefs.
• Enjoy radical positivity and deep inner satisfaction.
• Develop mental sharpness and focused thinking.
• Focus on the “now” and learn to create momentum.
• Combine mental coaching with technique, tactics, and fitness.
• Teach mental strength during setbacks and defeats.
• Gain a sense of total sovereignty and lightness in your actions.
• Build physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self-awareness.
• Learn to accept feedback and grow into a likable, magnetic leader.
• Establish clear communication with those around you.
• Create a professional path from “amateur” to a highly paid career.
• And much more…
“The stronger the coach’s mindset, the stronger the athletes become!”
Christoph Kleinbeck
MENTORING & COACHING SUPPORT
Kick-Off Starter-Session
Selected Mental Training Videos
Q&A Sessions
Online Live Coachings
1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions
Challenges
Community / Live-Chat
Bonus Materials
Recordings (Replays)
Access Anytime, Anywhere
Mental Technique of the Month
From Training to Competition
Hot seat (coming soon)
Your Coach
Christoph Kleinbeck has been working as a trainer, coach, and entrepreneur in the sports industry for over 35 years. He coaches top-level athletes — including world and Olympic champions — to develop exceptional mental strength. He also collaborates with Bundesliga and national team coaches across various sports.
With deep passion, he passes on this wealth of experience to participants in his signature program: the Sports Mental Coach Certification — his true heart project.
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From Lucky Hits to Mental Depth
Back then, I wasn’t nearly as aware of my own personal development or mental know-how as I am today. And looking back, that was a serious disadvantage.
For example, over 20 years ago, I worked as a personal trainer, mostly supporting people who wanted to lose weight. In those early years, I often approached the mental side too superficially — even though I already had a solid foundation in mental training.
The results were okay, but more in the category of “lucky hits.” Yet whenever things went deeper — like with my clients’ inner self-sabotage mechanisms — I often felt overwhelmed and didn’t really know how to help.
The Turning Point
Everything changed when I made the decision to train with the best mental coaches and trainers in the world.
I went through my own process of awareness — and that was without a doubt the key to why our team has been able to write so many success stories.
Today, I’m deeply grateful that I turned those life-changing steps of awareness, education, and training into my dream profession. I’m incredibly thankful for everything I’ve learned from my mentors, elite coaches, and top-level athletes.
Why I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge:
I love sports — and it brings me true joy to support others, like you, in making a mental and life-changing quantum leap.
Helping coaches and athletic talents reach peak mental performance is, without question, my dream job.
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Together, through sport, we have a MASSIVE opportunity to create a lasting impact on athletes and teams — and that’s exactly why I’m so passionate about this work.
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How Can You Get Involved?
Since we’re not a mass-market coaching provider, we want to make sure it’s the right fit — for both sides. That’s why we only work with people who are truly ready to go the extra mile — those willing and able to invest time and money in themselves.
That commitment is the foundation for our shared success.
Here’s how it works:
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Please answer a few quick questions so we can prepare well for our first conversation.
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Discovery Call
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Potential Partnership
If we both feel that there’s a strong connection, we’ll talk about what your golden path through this certification could look like.
The initial call is, of course, completely non-binding and free of charge. It’s simply a chance for us to get to know each other and explore which next steps make the most sense for you.
Frequently Asked Questions...
How long does the Sports Mental Coach training program take?
We offer different packages tailored to the needs of trainers and coaches:
- Advanced Level (amateur and competitive sports): 6 months
- Professional Level (elite and high-performance sports): 12 months
The final exam takes place after 6 or 12 months.
However, after completing the program, you can remain in the group for an additional 6 or 12 months to deepen your experience and gain further insights and tips.
Who is this training program for?
We support sports coaches, team coaches (football, volleyball, tennis, hockey, handball, etc.), physiotherapists, hobby trainers, career changers, athletic and personal trainers, scouts, and anyone who works directly with athletes (or wants to), such as mentors and consultants.
Our goal is to help you develop both yourself and your athletes into mental champions.
And if you choose, you can also build a highly profitable coaching business with us — whether full-time or alongside your current career.
What is the concept behind the SMC training program at the Kleinbeck Academy?
All mental areas that are essential for a Sports Mental Coach are structured into clear, topic-based online courses.
You receive a personalized step-by-step guide that allows you to immediately apply what you’ve learned with your athletes and teams.
This is a highly practice-oriented training program — because nowhere else do you learn coaching better than through actively coaching yourself.
You will be supported through weekly coaching sessions, where you can ask any questions that arise during real-world implementation.
In addition, our VIP Telegram group and comprehensive course materials help you progress professionally and with high quality.
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Is this program only for “beginners in mental training,” or is it also suitable for those who already have coaching training, a degree in psychology, or similar experience?
We often have participants who already bring prior experience.
You will likely come across some elements you already know. However, the majority of the exercises have been developed and refined by Christoph himself.
The components for your personal development, mental strength, as well as the marketing know-how to build your own brand and a highly profitable top-tier business are unique — and have been specifically designed and evolved over decades of experience for sports coaches.
Is there an exam and a certificate?
Yes, there is an online exam. Once you have completed the courses and your required coaching sessions, you can register for one of the available exam dates.
After successfully passing, you will receive your certificate and may use the title:
Certified Sports Mental Coach (Advanced Level or Professional Level).
When booking the Advanced Level, you also have the option to take an online exam.
Thanks to our strong reputation and recognition, this certificate bearing the Kleinbeck Academy seal is a valuable proof of your expertise, quality, and professionalism — whether for clubs, employers, or your own business.
When does the next training program start?
You can start the Sports Mental Coach training at the beginning of any month.
We will go through your learning plan in detail and integrate it effectively into your daily routine in a way that works best for you.
The earlier you apply, the higher your chances of securing a spot, as we only accept a limited number of new participants each month.
Is this training program only for high-performance sports, or is it also suitable for recreational sports?
You have excellent opportunities across all areas of sport — whether in talent development, competitive sports, or recreational sports.
We have developed tailored concepts together with club coaches, scouts, youth academy (NLZ) coaches, and recreational sports trainers.
Physiotherapists who work only partially with athletes can also use these methods to offer effective mental support processes to their “regular” patients.
Whether the program fits you and your current situation is something we can quickly determine in a personal consultation.
I would like to take the training to support my children mentally. Is that a good idea?
It depends. There are parents who are able to maintain emotional distance and are well suited for this role.
However, in some cases it’s better for young athletes to be supported mentally by a neutral third party.
We can determine the best solution together in a personal conversation.
Our training program also specifically includes modules on coaching children and young athletes.
How much does the training cost?
The training currently starts at €320 per month.
This includes all learning materials:
video learning platform, onboarding with training resources (scripts, workbooks, and theory books for each module), live coaching sessions, peer group sessions, Q&A sessions, exam eligibility, and certification.
If you would also like to learn how to build your marketing and attract clients (athletes/teams), we recommend our additional career mentoring program:
“Know-how of a Professional Entrepreneur.”
You will receive more details about this marketing program during your consultation call.
How can I work with this qualification afterward?
This training opens up many opportunities and career paths:
You can gradually build your own business alongside your current job. Over time, you can develop it into a full-time career as a Sports Mental Coach.
Clubs and organizations are increasingly looking for well-trained coaches and sports mental coaches to support teams and athletes mentally. You can work either as an external service provider or as an employed coach within a club or organization.
With our additional Career Mentoring program, you’ll gain marketing expertise and a step-by-step guide to building your own business.
You can learn more about this during your free consultation.
Is the training program officially recognized?
The term “coach” is not legally protected. Currently, anyone who believes they can coach others can call themselves a “coach.”
As a Certified Sports Mental Coach, you receive a high-quality certification that validates your training.
It is highly respected in the German-speaking region, especially among those familiar with the Kleinbeck Academy for Sports Mental Coaching and Christoph Kleinbeck.
In addition, our academy is officially recognized as an educational institution providing services that directly serve educational and professional training purposes.
Accordingly, our programs are exempt from VAT under §4 UStG.
How do I get clients?
We have a proven approach that helps you start attracting new athletes within the first few weeks.
You’ll learn this already during the early stages of the program.
In addition, you’ll need visibility and a targeted approach to reach your ideal audience — which you will learn in our additional Career Mentoring program.
The demand for Sports Mental Coaches is continuously growing.
Clubs recognize the value, but often don’t yet know how to implement it effectively.
This creates a great opportunity for you to enter the field and establish yourself as a Sports Mental Coach.
Will I be able to conduct coaching sessions independently after the training?
Yes! You’ll start coaching within the first few weeks of the program.
The strong practical focus of our training is what sets us apart and makes us unique in the German-speaking market.
What makes this training program unique?
- This program is specifically designed for mental coaching in sports with athletes and teams.
We don’t just train general coaches — we specialize exclusively in Sports Mental Coaches.
We have been experts in this field for many years. - The strong practical focus gives you confidence and real experience from the very first week.
Our multi-sport approach is a key added value for all participants.
You gain access to a supportive and inspiring community that helps each other grow.
Most importantly, you have the opportunity to exchange ideas with coaches from different sports, learn from them, and gain completely new perspectives and insights — something you would miss in a sport-specific training program (e.g. only football coaches).
What makes this training program so special?
You’re not just a number sitting in an online meeting with 100 people where you can hardly ever ask questions.
Christoph knows each participant personally, creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where your questions are heard and answered.
The tools and methods you learn are largely unique, as they have been personally developed and refined by Christoph Kleinbeck over decades of experience, both nationally and internationally.
These are exclusive to this program.
You gain access to professionally designed materials that directly support your coaching success.
You will grow personally, because the training starts with you.
As we say: “The stronger the coach mentally, the stronger their athletes.”
You can also use what you learn to coach your own family members and help them develop into confident and fair champions — a real added value for any family, regardless of athletic success.
With Christoph Kleinbeck, you have a true pioneer in Sports Mental Coaching by your side.
He understands the mental side of the sports industry like few others and shares valuable insider knowledge with you.
Are there flexible schedules or options to complete the training alongside a job?
Yes, most participants complete this training alongside their current job.
It is designed so that you can easily integrate it into your daily training routine.
Many are surprised at how well it fits into their everyday schedule.
Is there an option to have a free consultation or introductory call in advance?
Yes, you can book an appointment for a free consultation here