MENTAL EDGE 631-957-0266 Lbernar1@optonline.net

Pat Bernardo, Ph.D.

A proven educator and speaker who specializes in the ability to simplify practical strategies from Stress Management and Sport Psychology.

Inside Lacrosse featured a story on the Mental Edge - Peak Performance Education program , November, 2000.  Contributor to Inside Lacrosse web site, Summer 2001.                                                                                                 NBC News covered Dr. Bernardo's unique Stress Management class and interviewed him regarding teenage stress, and how he has applied Sport Psychology principles to the athletes that he works with.  The segment aired on NBC's Live at Five in the New York Metropolitan area on March 20, 2000. He has also been featured in Newsday for his creative work in Stress Management and Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Bernardo has appeared on local Long Island Cable Television.  He addressed Applied Sport Psychology and Stress Management techniques. Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.  Coursework in Psychology, Physical Education, Health Education and Wellness. Adjunct Assistant Professor, York College, The City University of New York. Department of Health and Physical Education. Developed and taught a popular Stress Management course at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School - the only course of its kind in the NYC Public Schools. Dr. Bernardo has regularly presented at Staff Development Days in NYC Public Schools. Coaches Basketball and Lacrosse at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School. Head Coach, Varsity Lacrosse, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School.  Coached 1 All-American, and numerous All-American and Academic All-American candidates, and over 35 All-League and All-Division players.  He has graduated 57 seniors to excellent colleges and univerisities.  New York Metropolitan Lacrosse Association Champions, 1995.  2000 Team named "Team of the Year" in Queens by Queens Courier.  As a Coach, Pat Bernardo has earned a reputation as one to quickly develop individual talent, and team concepts, without the luxury of any feeder program.  His teams have travelled to Princeton University, West Point, and Manhattanville College for games.  Players receive a 50 page Players' Manual including basic fundamentals, team concepts and strategies, and offensive and defensive systems.  Techniques in Goal Setting, Managing Competitive Stress, Thought Stopping, Mental Preparation, Visualization, and Confidence are part the Sport Psychology Education Program for all players Developed Sport Psychology Education Service for Ahtletes, Coaches, Teams, Parents, and Sports Camps known as Mental Edge.  Stress Management and Relaxation Training is also available for the business setting. Professional Membership Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology American Psychological Association American Psychological Association, Division 47 - Exercise and Sport Psychology National Wellness Association ... a leader in the field of Sport Psychology who has counseled college and varsity athletes and coaches, has developed a new educational program including peak performance strategies for athletes of all ages. Mental Edge is an educational program that I personally developed to equip the athlete with strategies that will enable him to gain a mental edge or advantage in competition, and a basic understanding of Sport Psychology principles affecting performance. Just as the athlete must prepare himself physically and to develop skills, he must also prepare himself mentally.  Mental abilitities often separate the peak performer from the average one. Mental Edge educational presentations can be tailored to the needs of athletes at the professional, college, varsity, and youth levels. Educational talks may be presented to small or large groups, one-on-one, and can be adapted to various age groups within all sport and business settings. Workshop formats are available for Teams, Coaches, and Parent Groups. "Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half awake.  We are making use of only a small part of our physical and mental resources.  Stating the thing broadly, the human individual thus lives far within his limits.  He possesses power of various sorts which he habitually fails to use."                                                                                               William James Get the Edge......The Mental Edge! Dr. Bernardo has presented to over 3,150 people since July 1999. General responses to the Mental Edge program: "Now I know how to work on the mental part of my game." "He explains and presents the material in an understandable manner." "I learned valuable and practical information." "Thanks, I enjoyed it very much." "The information you present applies to sport, and life." "I wish you could speak to our team." "I was skeptical what Mental Edge was all about - but not anymore." "You have a lot of energy and  are passionate when you speak." "Thanks for giving some valuable skills to my child." "More people need to hear your message." "You simplified the information, and I will use it."