SERVICE AGREEMENT MENTAL COACHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Service Agreement Mental Coaching Terms and Conditions

Deposits and Fees for Individual Monthly Mental Coaching Programs: 

Payment in full is always welcome. Otherwise, 50% is due before the first session will be scheduled. The remaining 50% is due halfway through the contracted period: 

One-month program: Before the 3^rd session occurs

Three-month program: Before the 6^th session occurs

 Six-month program: Before the 11^th session occurs

Deposits and Fees for Group Coaching (teams, associations, parents, etc.) will be due in full before services begin. Deposits and Fees for any live webinars will also be due in full before attendance is allowed.

All payments can be made by Credit Card or by check. If paying by check, please mail payment to:

Northland Counseling Center Inc.

654 SE 13^th Street

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

*Coaching sessions will not begin until payment is received. If paying in installments, coaching sessions will cease until the 2^nd payment is made.

Deposits and Fees for Additional Mental Coaching Sessions

Additional sessions may be purchased individually to augment programs for the athlete’s benefit.  Payment for each additional session is due before the additional session is scheduled. Full payment is required and can be made via credit card or by check written to the address above. 

Services and Results

There is no implied or expressed guarantee that services, provided by the Mental Performance Coach will result in improved performance or earnings. The results you obtain from Mental Performance Coaching vary widely depending on, but not limited to: athlete’s motivational level, cooperation, and ability to implement and make changes; or other aspects which neither party has control over. 

Renewal of Coaching Plan

Client can choose to renew coaching plan with verbal or written permission beyond the Initial plan or term for an additional one-month term. Renewal of any plan will be discussed with client prior to any additional charges made. Northland Counseling Center may terminate our coaching relationship at any time and for any reason by providing written notice of termination to student and refunding a prorated portion of fees paid for services not yet rendered. 

Waiver

I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Northland Counseling Center Inc, their employees, affiliates, directors, successors, agents, and assigned from all liabilities, loss, cost, claims or damages whatsoever, including death or damage to property, which may occur before, during, or after services are provided by the Mental Performance Coach. 

I understand that Mental Performance Coaching is not mental health assessment or treatment. I will not be diagnosed with or treated for a mental health condition as a result of Mental Performance Coaching.  If issues are raised relating to mental health symptoms or diagnoses, I may be referred to another provider to address those symptoms or concerns. I further understand that Mental Performance Coaching is not similar to, or a substitute for, mental health care. In the case of a mental health crisis or emergency, I will be instructed to call 988 or another local crisis service to assist.

I have read, understand, and accept the above coaching terms and conditions.

Confidentiality Agreement & Scope of Work

Student/Athlete Confidentiality Policy

Northland Counseling Center and staff respect the rights of student’s privacy and confidentiality. Northland Counseling Center agrees to maintain athlete/coach confidentiality and not discuss details 

of the athlete’s case with other persons unless the athlete provides written permission to do so.

When working with minors under the age of 18, it may be helpful for the Mental Performance Coach to discuss the case with an athlete’s parent or guardian. In this case, the athlete can give written permission for Northland Counseling Staff to discuss his or her case with parents only by writing initials below. Please note, in many jurisdictions including Minnesota, Coaches are considered mandated reporters and are required by law to report any information discussed where child abuse is suspected to appropriate authority regardless of permission.

Scope of Mental Game Coaching

You understand that the scope of Mental Performance Coaching is defined as instruction and education for the purposes of performance enhancement in sports or careers. As such, you understand that you are entering into an educational program to improve mental skills for performance enhancement only. You further understand that performance and mental game coaching is not a mental health assessment, psychotherapy, or psychological evaluation for the diagnosis, rehabilitation, or treatment of psychiatric problems.