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The Optimum Performance Program in Sports (TOPPS) is an award-winning program that performs: (1) individual and team-based meetings and workshops that are focused on mental health and performance optimization. (2) Certification classes for professionals who are interested in learning to provide TOPPS. (3) Applied science in sport and the performing arts that is specific to mental health and performance optimization.
Goal-achievement is conceptualized through optimal regulation of thoughts, perceptions, emotions and behaviors that are consistent with a positive outlook and state of well-being. The program incorporates support systems for athletes/artists from teammates, coaches, and/or family members. Approaching mental wellness holistically, the optimization programs at TOPPS are applicable to all aspects and levels of life performance. The program is appropriate for artists, athletes and others who have specialized skill sets in unique cultures, such as business professionals, first responders, and military personnel. TOPPS has been successfully implemented in both recreational and elite populations, including Olympic medalists, world and national champions, and professional performing artists.

"The TOPPS program combines an evidence-based approach with an easy-to-implement structure making it an ideal program for teams to integrate mental health and performance programming. The skills used provide an objective view of what matters to allow teams to understand how to evolve services to meet the needs of their specific population."
- Bryan Bernstein
Director of Performance Science
Cirque du Soleil







