WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE COURSES
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"In my quest to understand mental sports coaching better and find my own path within the mental coaching field, I decided to study with Andy and I’m very happy that I did! The course was excellent overall, including the pre-study material which was written with a very precise, helpful structure and voice.

Andy’s energetic, friendly and inclusive style of teaching was very helpful and the course was enriched with examples of his experiences working with sportspeople as a mental coach. Practicing skills with other students was also very useful and gave me a glimpse of how it would be like to coach sports people in their journey.

​Overall, top marks for the course, pre-study and, of course, Andy for providing education of this calibre. Thank you, Andy"

Sebnem Zorlu-Miles
"Andy Barton’s ‘The MindZone Programme’ provides a thorough and fascinating introduction into the impactful nature of Mental Performance Coaching.

​Whether you are an athlete or a coach you will only benefit from the techniques, skills and knowledge gained from this valuable course."

Jeremy Curnier
​"I signed up for the course as I wanted to train with the best.  Andy is incredibly knowledgeable and has a relaxed and fun demeanour which makes learning easy and I know I have the skills now which I can take forward successfully into my own coaching engagements.  If you’re thinking about certification and have an interest in high performance in sport and other pressure environments then I recommend you talk to Andy."

​James Rule
​"This course has given me the opportunity to do my dream job which is working with athletes from all sports. I could not be happier. Andy has been a massive inspiration and help right the way through and still remains to help even now the course is over."
Geraint Lewis
​​"Definitely the best course I've been on. Andy Barton is an expert in his field and great fun to work with."
Brian Taylor
​"Andy runs a fantastic course with a laid-back, fun approach that makes for an educational, fun weekend. I would highly recommend Andy."
Andrew Edwards
"I highly recommend the NLP Sports Practitioner programme with Andy. It is a really engaging course. I have attended many coaching courses and this is by far the best."
Andrew Price
"The small group teaching, wealth of techniques and Andy's style make for the most enjoyable and worthwhile training days I've experienced. Superb all round."
Michelle Griffiths-Reeve
"​Andy's relaxed way of leading the course is great and makes for an effective learning experience.
The combination of home study and weekend workshops ensures a thorough grasp of concepts and applications."
Nicky Roger
"Andy Barton presents the course in an informative, professional and very user friendly way. The content and structure of the course is pitched in a way that promotes pre-reading and a need to learn and find out more. In all it has been a pleasure to be part of and will allow me to become the coach that I had hope to."
Ian May
"I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Andy is superb at maintaining the group attention and his knowledge is outstanding. I felt so comfortable to share experiences and have learnt so much about myself. I cannot wait to put into practice what I have learnt for both myself and my fighters."
Morrish
"Relaxed learning environment.. Excellent at sharing knowledge across and also the whole course was two ways. Friendly, like-minded individuals wanting to understand mental performance and how important it is. 
I would have no problem recommending Andy and his courses."
​Geoff Wiseman
"The course material is spot on and delivered in an interactive and positive way by Andy. 
As a personal trainer I can truly say this will benefit me and my clients and enable me to stick out in a crowded market."
​Adam Loynds
"If you are seriously interested in making a difference to yourself and others, this is an excellent way to start that journey. Really seeing, hearing and feeling perspectives from others will help you to get the outcomes you want."
​David Rogers
"I really enjoyed the course. Andy is very knowledgeable and experienced in and taught me many techniques that will help not only my clients, but also strategies and techniques which are already changing and improving my own life and my own thinking"
Petra Stiskalova
"This course is simply great, and a brilliant investment..... the tools and techniques learned are all relevant and can be applied no matter what walk of life you come from or intend to use them in. Andy's relaxed and supportive style ensures that everyone in the group is given an opportunity to contribute, share their thoughts and ask questions.
The benefits of this course for me have been huge. After many years of developing myself in the areas of coaching it is this course that has consolidated everything for me and given me the confidence, and the toolkit, to go out and promote myself and to pursue my dream of running my own Equestrian Performance Coaching business. Thank you Andy!"
​Lisa Sparrowhawk
"Andy is very approachable and knowledgeable. The coursework is clear, understandable and illuminating. The course weekends are brilliant, offering practical applications in a friendly and open environment. Whilst the focus is always on performance improvement, it is done in an holistic manner and promotes a better understanding of the athlete as a human being rather than a machine. I have already used techniques learned on the course to fantastic effect and feel that I have made a real breakthrough."
Paul Ttereve
"It took me 3 years to decide to sign up for the Wider Vision course, I was not disappointed. The content was thoroughly delivered in a way which I found both easy to remember and enjoyable. I have already used the techniques myself and found that I am now confident to jump my horse competitively again after a break of nearly 4 years due to a fall which left me unable to jump at all. In fact on the first occasion I entered the ring in competition I was placed 4th. I am using the techniques in my coaching with my clients who are also growing in confidence and feeling much more positive about their riding and life generally. Andy Barton is approachable, fun and extremely knowledgeable on this subject and I have no hesitation in recommending this course."
Debbie Hill
"The course with Andy Barton was fascinating and gave me a great depth of knowledge and insight into the sporting mind. Using different techniques and language you can dramatically impact a sports performance to give them the winning edge.
Andy's relaxed manner made everyone feel at ease and therefore learn more effectively."
​Dawn Hollinshead
"A perfectly structured course effortlessly delivered. The supporting resources - books, are very well written, concise and always put into a sporting context which aids understanding.
A great opportunity to access your creative mind and understand how to transfer it across to other areas of your life."
​Karen Croft
"Andy artfully created a space where I learned even more. Learning seemed effortless due to the relaxed flow of the days. Andy really enabled me to fit in and feel welcome at the end weekend of the course and it was clear how comfortable the group had become in his presence. An extremely fun and enjoyable couple of days of learning. Thank you Andy."
​Simon Deards
"Andy Barton's teaching style is fun and easy to learn from. He creates very good rapport in the room and effortlessly covers all aspects of the course. I could not recommend him more highly"
​Jane Rees
"I loved every second - and it will truly change the way I approach every aspect of my life. Thank you Andy!!"
Ross James
"The course has been super. It combines aspects which Andy draws together in an interesting, informative and fun way."
Elaine Morrell
"Andy delivers a superb course underpinning key techniques to increase motivation, mental resilience and to break down previous limiting beliefs for elite work and sports performers.
The course is highly engaging, interactive and practical. I recommend anyone to take on the course to see for themselves the powerful influences it can have on yourself, class peers and will have on your prospective clients. Thoroughy enjoyable time and tremendously worthwhile investment."
Nick Brown
"When I first saw the advertisement for this course, I was so excited and wanted to start as soon as possible as it is something I would like to study further. I felt although I would be the youngest and least experienced practitioner, which I was, the group and Andy have made the course a great experience and a fun qualification. Such interesting and kind people who I have learnt a lot from and got great advice for the future.
Thank you."
​Olivia May
"The course is completely eye-opening. Andy's delivery is effortless and effective, teaching and demonstrating the phenomenal importance of mental well-being, positive thought and an all round positive view of life. As effective for self development as it is for being a coach for others, Andy's passion and infectious style certainly made me less critical of myself and life as a whole and I feel a lot braver and more courageous about the following chapters of my journey."
Michael Blanchard
"This course has helped me improve my own performances and understand how to develop and coach others to higher levels of achievement. Fantastic course and highly recommended! Thanks Andy."
​Joe Lake
"Fantastic course and a fantastic teacher, met some friends for life and the course has opened my mind up to the way the mind works."
​Ash Davies
"The course was energetic, fun and very informative. I was very sceptical about the techniques being used until I actually saw them work! Fabulous time!"
​Duncan Ashman
"Andy certainly practises what he preaches!  He is great at establishing rapport and establishes a great atmosphere in which to work. All the material is made easy to understand and the group exercises work well especially as participants are always made to feel safe even when the subject matter could be sensitive.
I can thoroughly endorse the course for anyone who would simply like to develop their communication skills.  It is also excellent for those wanting to be sports coaches.
Many thanks!"
Joy Smart
"Andy’s teaching style is fun, warm and really easy to follow. I
thoroughly enjoyed the course, the content, the people that he attracted to his course, I came away from the course excited and eager to use what I have learned straight away and have seen benefits in my clients.
I would highly recommend Wider Vision to anyone with an interest in sport or not!!
Can’t wait for the Master, I will certainly be doing this with Wider Vision."
​Mel Anderson
"I found the course perfectly paced for learning, with a great mix of participative exercises as a group and in pairs. Andy’s style of facilitation created a great atmosphere for learning and sharing, and quickly bonded with everyone in the group.
Key to the course is that it built my confidence and opened my eyes to how I could use sports specific techniques for both myself as a sportsman, but also as a practicing mind coach.
I have now started working as a performance coach with clients across a number of sports. I wish I had done the course years ago!"
​Laurence Knott
"As someone who is interested in sport but is not a coach or past athlete I was unsure whether the focus upon sport was good use of my time and money. How wrong was I. The context here is primarily but not exclusively sport related. Andy is a great trainer, knowledgeable and skilled and every minute of the course was both interesting and challenging. This could change your life or your career – grab the opportunity!"
Adelle Shaw-Flach​
"An awesome course that everyone can get involved with! Even though it's a sports course, it has helped me most with leading a happier life. It's a privilege being trained by someone who has worked with so many high profile athletes. Not only is Andy well qualified but his constant care and commitment to his class is something that really stood out for me."
Mustafa Sarkar
"No one can afford to not be on this course. It will change your life. For personal development and positive results in any sphere of your life, not only sport - this course is a must!
Andy is brilliant, my tennis has improved dramatically as a result of learning all the techniques and interventions. Even more importantly he has made a huge positive impact on my personal development."
This course is huge, you cannot afford to miss it. The results have been amazing."
​Margie Edge
"An excellent learning experience, with practical application for clients and for personal development. Andy has a skilled and entertaining way of communicating knowledge and inspiring change."
​Jacqueline Pullan
"The course is inspirational and superbly delivered by Andy. It builds self confidence and thoroughly covers the theory and practice."
​Dr David Hutchinson
​"Absolutely loved the course and the practised exercises were invaluable in helping learn the techniques. Andy's knowledge and experience was immense and it was great to benefit from him sharing it."
​Ali Noble
"For over 25 years I have led and managed people. I so wish that somebody would have taught me this when I was setting out, as its value in working with people is massive. Andy has a very easy way of putting students at their ease, communicating and demonstrating the skills and techniques, and of linking it all together with his own examples of how it can be applied.  I was really pleased I chose to do this course with Wider Vision."
​John Collicutt
“The course with Andy totally exceeded my expectations. I was really looking forward to it but wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It was brilliantly delivered; a nice mix of delivery and practical exercises. There was so much information to absorb which was fantastic, and so many ideas and techniques to help improve our sporting performances and life in general!”
​Sarah Finikin
"Despite my initial scepticism around the area  prior to starting the course, Andy's enthusiastic teaching style and excellent understanding of the area meant the course was pitched at the right level enabling everyone in the group to grasp the techniques regardless of previous experience and knowledge.
I found the course empowering and enriching and would even go as far as life changing. I would definitely recommend it."
​Rachana Shetty
"I have learnt more about myself and others in these weekends than I have in years!"
Tina Tage
"An incredible journey of discovery. Thank you."
​John Welsh
“The whole subject has been amazing and I can’t wait to learn more and start practising.”
​​Phil Snowden
"I came across Wider Vision Andy Barton when I was researching for a course, I spoke and emailed many people. The thing that stood out so much about Andy and his course was I connected with him, I found I trusted him and he was genuine, I decided to buy his course and I was extremely satisfied with my experience. His groups are small and personal and he is very clear in his teaching, he adapts to everyone's needs and he makes you feel at ease, I'm not most confident usually in groups and I instantly came out my shell on this course and I have developed as a person, I loved every minute on his course and met some amazing people, I will be doing my masters next year with Andy Barton. If you are looking to do any of his courses, I would strongly recommend them, as you will learn lots off life skills and tools to help yourself and others. Also, Andy will give you the support and make time for you. He is a genuine person and it comes across in his work. I am more confident and believe in my ability a lot more since doing this course."
​Emma Cross
"I first heard about the course three or four years ago, listening to Andy on the radio. Having always had an interest in the mind's role in sports, his description enticed me into learning more about these techniques; vital interaction of power between the mind and body. As soon as I was able to access the means to enrol on his course – I did. I can honestly say it’s the best thing I feel I have ever done. I feel I have got much more out of it than in any other educative context I’ve experienced.
The intensive weekends – were exactly that – hard work, thought-provoking and insightful; however, the members of the group and Andy’s enthusiasm and motivation made the weekends above all else, fun!"​​
Anna MacCormack
"I thoroughly recommend the course for anyone looking to learn the detail and importance of mental agility to enhance their sports performance. The course was well constructed and Andy Barton proved to be a total expert in this field with a particular skill to transmit the information to the delegates. The course notes and workbooks are extremely well written with clear and concise descriptions of all techniques and what I liked was very good examples of putting the theory into practice with true situations on each technique. The course hasn’t just allowed me to become certified but helped me tremendously to take a good look at myself as well and changed my views of the world around me.  Well done Andy and thanks for a really good experience and assisting me to move forward with a career in Sports Psychology."
Bob Humphreys
"Andy's course was fascinating content expertly delivered. In our close knit group, everyone was able to ask questions, get answers and learn quickly with the right balance of theory and practice. I know we all got a lot out of the course, both on personal and professional levels. Thanks Andy!"
Tom Henton
"From a sports performer's perspective, Andy makes the information very easy to understand and I am competely confident that anyone will benefit from this course."​
Spencer Vickery
​"Andy runs an excellent course that allows for rigorous learning and informed debate. The class sizes allow for plenty of feedback and ensure a professional but informal and fun environment."
​Leo Barker
"Very well designed course that would be suitable for any coach looking to improve their coaching skills and results!"​​
​James Kirkpatrick
​​"Andy supplies an easy to follow course that is full of useful and effective techniques that help improve performance."
Stuart Chambers
"The Wider Vision NLP Course has provided me with a new insight into myself and opened new avenues for achievement. Thanks Andy."
Gavin Gough
"I attended the Wider Vision course with some trepidation as I had a negative experience with a similar training company. I am delighted to say that Andy and hIs course exceeded all of my expectations. It was fun, well paced and informative. Andy was generous with his time and the course was well structured."​​
Andrew Butcher
"I really enjoyed all, but in particular I enjoyed the practical exercises. You presented the material and methodologies so that they were fully understood. Great. Thanks."
​​Chris Thomas
​"Supportive and fun group of participants. Andy is knowledgeable and has a length and breadth of practical examples and experiences to illustrate methods and principles. Andy is a strong factor in gelling the group."
Damon Newman
​"As Head Coach of the British Freestyle Snowboard team, I consider this an invaluable part of the coaching program."
​​Hamish McKnight
"Mind blowing. Start the future you really want."
Matthew Hargreaves
​"If you are serious about improving the quality of your life, this is the course that will make it happen."
Sean Eastwood
“Absolutely superb course. The information learnt is invaluable to anyone and I found Andy to be a superb mentor and book of information. There is nothing that he seems not to know.”
Andy Milne​
“Excellent course. Andy explains really clearly and makes the course fun and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it, whether your focus is sport or more general.”
Kate Renshaw
​"Andy/Wider Vision do a fantastic job of communicating a wide range of techniques to make a practical difference in sporting and other life situations."​
​​David McCombe
​​"If you want to change your life go and see Andy Barton... Apart from my children being born, probably the best days of my life."
​​Tim Allen
​"This is a brilliant tool to use in all aspects of life."
Sarah Evans
“I've had a fantastic time on the course and can't wait to introduce other people to the benefits of the techniques I have learned.”
​Steve Geis