Dr. Angus Mugford
About Dr. Angus Mugford
Dr. Mugford brings a wealth of knowledge to IMG after spending years at an academic level completing his doctorate in sport psychology. He is the Head of the IMG Academy Mental Conditioning Division, managing a staff of 9 consultants and developing programs for junior and professional athletes and coaches. Through his understanding and application of skills, Angus trains athletes in group and individual settings, across a wide range of sports and consulting with NCAA Division 1 programs, athletes from the WTA and ATP tour, NFL and NBA.
Ignite360 was developed under the supervision of Dr. Mugford to reflect the authenticity of the work the Athletic & Personal Development program (IPI) team, while also demonstrating evidence based practice. Coaches, athletes and professional peers were integral in the development of the most relevant and appropriate testing protocols, reflecting a 360o approach to performance.
Angus holds a PhD in Sport Studies (specialization in sport/counseling psychology) from the University of Kansas, and is a Certified Consultant with Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES), which are two of the world’s top sport psychology professional organizations. He is also a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Psychology registry for the 2008-2012 Quadrennium, and has presented many topics at conferences throughout North America and interacts with many top professionals in the field.
Education/Accreditations
- PhD in Sport Studies (specialization in sport/counseling psychology) at the University of Kansas
- MSEd in Sport Psychology at the University of Kansas
- BSc in Sport Science and Psychology at the University of Birmingham, England
- Certified Consultant – AAASP (Association of Applied Sport Psychology)
- Accredited Sport Psychology Support – BASES(British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences)
- Full Member of the APA (American Psychological Assication)
- Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society)
- Listed on the USOC Sport Psychology Registry
Publications/Media:
- Numerous presentations and seminars at professional and academic conferences in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom.
- Various interviews and contributions to magazines and sport governing bodies, including CNN, Men's Fitness, Referee and Tennis magazines, U.S. Swimming and the USPTA
Academic and Peer-reviewed contributions:
- Mugford, A. L. (2009). Flow in a team sport: Does cohesion matter? A study of high performance groups and the existence of team harmony. Germany: VDM Verlag.
- Woodcock, C., Richards, H., & Mugford, A. (2008). Quality counts: Critical features for neophyte professional development. The Sport Psychologist, 22, 1-17.
- Mugford, A. L., Cremades, J. G., & Harwood, C. (2008). Supervision for Sport Psychology Practitioners in Training: Comparing and Evaluating BASES and AASP models [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, St Louis, MO, USA, 20.
- Morgan, T., Mugford, A. L., Lifrak, J., Lawn, A., & Gentner, N. (2008). Goal Setting: Overcoming Challenges and Engaging Athletes in Innovative Ways [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, St Louis, MO, USA, 102.
- Morgan, T.A., Kimball, A.C., Mugford, A.L. & Passarella, C.J. (2007). Creativity is Key: Team activities for applied consultants [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 79.
- Mugford, A.L., Kimball, A.C., Morgan, T.A., & Passarella, C.J. (2007). Coaching enrichment: Single session, integrated and on-site approaches [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 5.
- Lifrak, J., Mugford, A.L. Morgan, T.A., & Passarella, C.J. (2007, September). It’s not just a movie: Effective use of video in performance consulting [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Louisville, KY, USA, 24.
- Mugford, A.L., Passarella, C., & Benson, C. (2005). Behind the Scenes of IMG [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Canada, 12.
- Mugford, A.L., Passarella, C., & Benson, C. (2005). The role of mental conditioning in the coaching team [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Canada, 12.
- Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2005). An investigation of the relationship between cohesion and flow state in collegiate rowers [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 27 (Suppl.), 112.
- Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2005). The role of performance outcome and competitive level on the perception of flow and cohesion in rowing crews [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 27 (Suppl.), 113.
- Mugford, A. L., & Tennant, L. K. (2004). An investigation of the relationship between cohesion and flow state in varsity and novice rowers [Abstract]. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 26 (Suppl.), 139.
- Mugford, A.L. & Thompson, M.A. (2003). Effect of knowledge of results on the performance of high school basketball players [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, USA, 12.
- Benson, C., Mugford, A.L., & Passarella, C. (2005). The role of mental conditioning consultants at an elite training facility: A female perspective [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 12.
- Benson, C., Mugford, A.L., & Passarella, C. (2005). Challenges and opportunities of an internship site: A 360o perspective [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 13.
- Passarella, C., Mugford, A.L., & Benson, C. (2005). Sun up to sun down: A day in the life of mental conditioning [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 12.
- Mugford, A. L. (2005). Working Overseas. The Sport & Exercise Scientist, 5, 12-13.
- Mugford, A. L. & Delaney, B. (2005, May). Head Games. Referee, 26-29.
- Mugford, A. L. (2004). Flow in a team sport setting: Does cohesion matter? Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA.
