MARC SAGAL
Combining an extensive background in psychology, philosophy and sport, Marc specializes in building successful teams and developing mental toughness. From 1995-2001, Marc served as Chief Operating Officer for Enhanced Performance Systems Inc., a pioneer in the development and application of psychological assessment and training tools. In 2001, he helped found Winning Mind LLC, a high-performance consulting group dedicated to helping people improve their ability to perform under pressure.
Featured in numerous publications and media spots, including CIO magazine, Men’s Health, FOX Sports, and American Airlines’ Celebrated Living, Marc has delivered assessment, training and performance coaching to a wide variety of organizations. McKinsey & Company, Hewlett Packard Consulting, J.P. Morgan, Liverpool Football Club and US Army Recruiting have all benefited from working with Marc Sagal and Winning Mind. Marc also consults regularly with Olympic and professional athletes from around the world. Much of his current work involves the application of the coaching model in business environments with special emphasis on leadership development.
Marc's expertise extends beyond executive development and Sport Psychology. He has played a key role in the development and design of breakthrough training and assessment products and services, including AME [Athlete's Mental Edge] the world’s first web-based, sport- psychological assessment and training program and forbetra, an interactive platform for helping people track and monitor how they are progressing against their goals and coaching objectives.
Marc has presented research data and professional papers at prestigious international congresses including the European Association of Personality Psychology and the American College of Sports Medicine. He has published widely in the area of performance psychology, including co-authorship of the book Assessment in Sport Psychology with Dr. Robert Nideffer and chapter authorship in the Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology.
A Phi Beta Kappa Philosophy graduate from The Colorado College, Marc received his Masters degree in Sport Psychology from San Diego State University with highest honors. He received his “A” level coaching license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), was registered as a professional with the USSF, and competed both in Europe and the United States.