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Elevate your game
Unlock the power of sports psychology to sharpen focus, overcome mental blocks, and build lasting resilience.
Make mental training your competitive edge and elevate your game every day.
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At Nudge Sports, we go beyond traditional training to build champion mindsets. Tailoring our approach to an athlete’s unique needs, we work on mental conditioning with cutting-edge Sports Psychology techniques. Geared for all ages starting from 8 + years, our programs encompass goal setting, positive self-talk, visualization, neuro-performance optimization and more, sculpting athletes who conquer both competitions and inner battles. Nudge Sports identifies the most suitable Sports Psychologist to support your mental training journey. Elevate your mindset, shatter stigmas, work on mental performance enhancement and own the victory. At Nudge Sports, success is a state of mind.
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Mind-body Synergy Mastery
Fuses cutting-edge Sports Psychology techniques with physical training to transcend traditional boundaries for excellence.
Neuro-performance Optimization
Unlocks full potential and builds a sports mindset by pushing the boundaries of neuroscience for enhanced cognitive capabilities and performance enhancement.
Intelligent Performance Analytics
Studies psychological nuances and performance data to apply innovative mental strategies to optimize self-confidence in sports and athletic achievement.
Results-driven Approach
Trains athletes how to deal with pressure in sports, fostering mental conditioning for peak performance.
Expertise with Experience
Qualified and experienced Sport Psychologists deliver top-tier mental conditioning for performance enhancement.
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PEP for Athletes

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athletes for a sustained
and an injury free peak performance.

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PEP for Athletes
Uses sports psychology as well as counselling psychology to optimize employee wellness, elevate performance, build resilience and mental agility.
Peak Performance Program ( With SynPhNe )
Uses technology that works to synergize the brain & muscle, preparing athletes for a sustained and an injury free peak performance.
Coach Up
Empowers coaches with tools to help athletes unlock their full potential, ensuring a lasting
impact on the athletes they
mentor.
PEP for Kids & Parents
Helps kids aged 8 – 12 years develop skills to understand thoughts & feelings that interfere with optimal performance and enjoyment of their sport.
Employee Wellness Program
Uses sports psychology & counselling psychology to optimize employee wellness, elevate performance, build resilience and mental agility.
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Access a game-changing fusion of brain and muscle training through the world’s first neuro integrative wearable solution – SynPhNe™ and Sports Psychology. Get a never-before edge in performance enhancement. Unleash your full potential with a delivery that defines a new era in sports mental training.
The Nudge Room
This dynamic sports lab blends mental performance training and advanced technology, aligning mind and body for unparalleled results. With a team of experts – Sport Psychologists, neuro-therapists, analysts, and more-this is a dedicated space for building resilience in sports in a personalised way. Elevate your game with a holistic approach to mental conditioning, physical training, and injury rehab.
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Our Team
Varadayini Gorhe
With a Masters in Psychology of Sport and Exercise from Loughborough University, U.K, she conducts regular individual and group sessions with budding, grass-root level as well as elite athletes and players across different sports.
Unique Approach: She believes in practicing what she preaches, and as an example mindfulness, which is a large part of her fitness routine is also a part of the sessions she conducts.
Dr Sahen Gupta
With a MSc and Doctorate in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University, he conducts regular individual and group sessions with developmental and elite athletes from different sports. He has travelled with teams to ICC World Cups, European Qualifiers, European and National Championships as the Head Sport Psychologist.
Unique Approach: He is one of the few Sport Psychologists trained in psychotherapy and works on balancing mental health with performance and aims to bring cutting-edge research into applied performance benefits.
Sathvik Goud
With a double masters in Clinical & Sports Psychology and more than 7years experience working with athletes, he has won multiple best paper awards in International conferences in sports psychology.
Unique Approach: He specializes in working with athletes who train in individual sports.His primary work is with Equestrians, Swimmers, Golfers and Sport Shooters.
Amruta Karkhanis Deshmukh
Masters in Applied Psychology from University of Mumbai. Works with athletes at State, National, and International levels. Specializes in mental training for all age groups and sports.
Unique Approach: Draws from personal athletic experiences to empathize with athletes' challenges. Blends psycho-educational and developmental strategies
Mudit Krishnani
With a Master of Science in Psychology of Sport and Exercise from Loughborough University (UK), his expertise lies in creating sustainable high-performance cultures in sport.
Unique Approach: With a keen interest in e-sports and experience in FUT, Rocket League and Valorant, he works to integrate technological developments into his practice.
Priyanka Prabhakar
With an M.Phil and M.Sc in Psychology with clinical specialization she has worked as a Sports Psychologist at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bangalore. She has worked extensively with the Indian Hockey Men & Women’s Teams during Rio Olympics 2016 & Tokyo Olympics 2020 respectively.
Unique Approach: Priyanka uses an integrated approach, weaving together systemic theory and practice, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and body work while working with athletes.
Keerthana Swaminathan
With a Masters degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, she cultivates a balance between high performance and well-being.
Unique Approach: A certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach as well, uses behavioural coaching techniques to guide athletes to their goals.
Parinaaz Irani
With a MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise from Leeds Beckett University, UK, she works with athletes and coaches in multiple individual and team sports to develop the ‘individual behind the athlete’.
Unique Approach: Her formal training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy helps her to adopt cognitive behavioural (CBT) and solution-focused approaches to guide her clients towards healthier and fulfilling lives.
Aditi Gandhi
With a post graduate qualification (MSc) in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University (UK) and her graduate studies from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She is also associated with the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES).
Unique Approach: As Aditi has been an elite gymnast and student-athlete, competing consistently at the national level, allows her to integrate her experiences and knowledge in sport to support her clients. She utilises research informed approaches in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassionate Focused Therapy to help athletes maximise their potential.
Jenai Bilimoria
She holds a BA in Psychology, an MA in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, and an MSc. in Sports and Exercise Psychology, demonstrating her commitment to both mental health and athletic performance enhancement.
Unique Approach: Jenai is an accomplished athlete and empathetic psychologist, seamlessly integrating her extensive tennis background with her academic proficiency in psychology. She is also a special educator
Meghana Kulkarni
An Electrical & Electronics engineer turned into a Mindset Mentor. She is a certified sports psychology coach and a yoga practitioner.
Unique Approach: Obsessed with sports entrepreneurship and fascinated by the power of the mind, she is on a mission to bring in a paradigm shift in the Indian sporting ecosystem.
Malavika Vishwanath
She holds a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Boston University. With 2 years of applied experience in the field, she combines her training in mental health and performance enhancement to holistically aid in athletes’ well-being.
Unique Approach: She is clinically trained in identifying and healing eating disorders and body image issues in athletes. An Ekalavya awardee and NCAA All-American in swimming, her 15 years of elite athletic experience in India and the USA adds to her personal understanding of athletes’ experiences.
Lalremruata
A Sport Psychologist with a Masters in Sport Psychology from MYAS-GNDU, Department of Sport Sciences and Medicine, Amritsar.
Unique Approach: He has worked with athletes across sports disciplines at All India University level. Has helped athletes mentally prepare for Khelo India. Assisted injured athletes to manage their situation and recover during monthly posting at the Rehab Centre in MYAS-GNDU Dept of Sport Sciences and Medicine.
Siddhi Kabra
With a post graduate qualification (MSc) in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University (UK) and her graduate studies from Ashoka University, Sonipat. She is also associated with the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP).
Unique Approach: With her extensive experience in healthcare, human resources, and competitive sports, she understands athletes' mental and physical challenges. Siddhi employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her practice. By integrating these therapeutic approaches, she provides athletes with the tools they need to overcome obstacles, enhance performance, and achieve a balanced, fulfilling sporting career.
Kelly John
Has a M.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Lifespan Counselling from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and a MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology from Leeds Beckett University. She has been a national level Hockey player and a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hockey athlete, allowing her to draw upon her own experience in helping student- athletes optimize their performance on and off the field.
Unique Approach: Her approach integrates mental health support with mental skills training to holistically develop the individuals she works with. She provides individual and group counselling, conducts Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops and also offers specialized support for students with special needs.
Abhishek Jha
With a Master's degree in Sports Psychology from Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, he has worked as the lead sports psychologist for five Yuva Kabaddi Series editions facilitating the improvement of performance for over 600 professional kabaddi players from all over India by offering customized mental training programs and group workshops.
Unique Approach: He conducts regular individual and group sessions with hockey athletes and travels with the team for national tournaments and camps. He is a Scottish FA and an AIFF "D" license holder.
Katha Sonaniskar Deshmukh
With a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Staffordshire University, UK, she works with athletes between the ages of 10 and 25, from young beginners to elite performers.
Unique Approach: Her approach is structured and science-backed but also rooted in empathy and real-world experience. She believes every athlete has a unique journey, and mental training should reflect that. She also believes that athletes thrive when the people around them, parents, coaches, strength trainers work as a team. Part of her work involves helping this support system become more aligned, communicative, and effective, because real progress happens when everyone is on the same page.
Rishima Kanade
With a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, she has a strong background in mental performance, athlete well-being, and psychological research.
Unique Approach: With extensive experience as a nationally ranked rifle shooter and an ex-member of the Indian National Squad, she brings firsthand insight into the psychological demands of elite sports. Her expertise spans performance psychology, mental health in sports, and coach-athlete dynamics.
Siya Manjeshwar
With a Master’s degree in Psychology of Sport from the University of Stirling, Scotland, she has a proven ability to connect effectively with athletes, coaches, and sports professionals through engaging and customized presentations. With hands-on experience managing high-performance athletes, she is deeply committed to fostering resilience and promoting mental health in the sporting world.
Unique Approach: Her expertise includes conducting psychological assessments, delivering mental skills training, and implementing tailored performance-enhancing interventions for individuals and teams.
Harshitha Penakalapati
With a Masters of Education degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, her research was focused on understanding how psychological factors like perfectionism impact performance in competitive badminton players.
Unique Approach: Every athlete is unique, and her approach is tailored to understand individual mindset, challenges and goals.
Shriya Vivek
With a Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, she brings a deep understanding of mental performance in sports.
Unique Approach: Her firsthand experience as an elite athlete allows her to relate to the demands of high-performance sport, and she believes in helping athletes maximize their potential using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT).
Mehek Kangralkar
With a postgraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology (MSc) from the University of Portsmouth with experience in applied performance psychology, athlete development, and stakeholder communication. She holds certifications in Psychological First Aid and Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (Level 1). She has worked with grassroots-level athletes at residential academies, helping them enhance their teamwork, communication and time management skills.
Unique Approach: Her work integrates psychological principles with practical strategies to foster mental strength, motivation, and well-being in sports. With expertise in data analysis and research, she brings a structured, holistic and evidence-based approach to athlete support.
Payal Gore
With a Bachelor’s degree from Pune University, India, and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, she is currently pursuing the SEPAR program with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Unique Approach: She has a particular interest in supporting sportswomen with menstruation-related challenges, providing tailored psychological interventions. Also has experience of working with diverse sports and organizations, including India Blind Cricket, England Amputee Football Association, and athletes in equestrian sports, athletics, rugby, weightlifting, and more.
Dr. Devika Patil
With an M.B.B.S, a qualified medical Psychiatrist and then with master's degrees in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, she combines a strong academic foundation with hands-on expertise over her experience of 5 years in the field of mental health. Primarily works with athletes competing in individual sports like triathlon, athletics, badminton, shooting, archery. Outside her professional work, she is a competitive age-group triathlete, allowing her to build deeper connections with athletes through shared experiences.
Unique Approach: Integrating her skills as a psychiatrist and therapist she addresses psychiatric and psychological issues in athletes providing holistic care and mental well-being.
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