ABOUT US

MISSION

To enable sporting excellence and build a champion mindset through our programs and interactions.

VISION

To build a strong sporting community by nudging the athlete to become not just a better player but a stronger and a socially conscious individual.

Nudge Sports is dedicated to empowering athletes for consistent peak performance and mental wellbeing. We prioritize the ‘fine margins’ of success, focusing on mental conditioning as integral to training. By refining the 5 mental muscles—motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, and mind state—we ensure athletes perform at their best.

Our impact extends beyond sports into corporate cultures where peak performance is crucial. Nudge Sports adapts the sports model to assist executives in high-pressure environments, acting as a ‘nudging’ catalyst for improved decisions about health, happiness, and wealth.

More than a training program, at Nudge Sports, we aim to be the driving force behind individuals and teams making optimal decisions for peak performance, both on and off the field.

Founder & Director

Amit Gadkari

With over 27 years of leadership spanning India and the Middle East across an impressive portfolio including global brands like Montblanc, Villeroy & Boch, Fila, and Marcolin Eyewear, Amit has held key roles at RPG Group, Reliance Industries, Marico, and Renaissance Group.

Beyond the boardroom, Amit is an active cricketer with a background in age group cricket and badminton for Mumbai. A seasoned executive, avid reader, blogger, and cycling enthusiast, he maintains a keen pulse on global sporting landscapes.

Amit’s dedication to mental health in sports is evident through his role as the CEO and founding trustee of Cricketers’ Foundation, a sports philanthropy trust (www.cricketersfoundation.org). Here, he spearheaded mental conditioning for teenage Mumbai cricketers, collaborating with a leading sport psychology organization that has supported athletes at the Olympics and Mumbai’s domestic and international cricket arenas.

Driven by the overwhelming response to these initiatives and a passion for addressing performance related as well as mental health challenges, Amit launched Nudge Sports—a commitment to fostering holistic development and well-being among young adolescents and competitive athletes.

The Core Team

Nudge Sports is powered by a dynamic team of seasoned Sport & Performance Psychologists and Counseling Psychologists. With qualifications from top-tier universities in India, the UK, Canada, and the US in clinical psychology, applied psychology, sport & exercise psychology, and behavioral neuroscience, they not only bring a robust work ethic but also a wealth of experience, having positively impacted over 10,000 athletes across a diverse spectrum of 100 different sports.

The team has proven expertise in working with athletes at every level—from schools and colleges to elite national and international stages, including Olympians and Paralympians.

Varadayini Gorhe

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Pune
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Scotland
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

Sport Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru
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.

Harshil Sethi

Sport & Performance Psychologist
Location: Odisha Naval Tata HPC, Bhubaneshwar
With a Masters in Psychology of Sport and Exercise from Loughborough University, U.K, he conducts regular individual and group sessions with budding, grass-root level as well as elite athletes and players across different sports.

Unique Approach: Harshil focuses on helping athletes balance performance and well-being.

Amruta Karkhanis Deshmukh

Applied Psychologist
Location: 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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Delhi
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Bangalore
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad
With a Masters degree accredited by the British Psychological Society, 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.

Mia Stellberg

Strategy Partner & Mentor
Location: Finland
Stands as a living legend in both pro gaming and sports psychology, marked by her trailblazing contributions to esports teams and her recent appointment as an ambassador for Olympic Esports, showcasing her influence on the global stage.

Unique Approach: Instrumental in helping teams secure multiple titles, she brings her pro-gaming psychology approach to coaching.

Parinaaz Irani

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
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

Sport & Performance Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
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

Yoga Practitioner & Business Associate
Location: Mumbai
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

Counselling and Sport Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru
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

Sport Psychologist
Location: Aizawl, Mizoram
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Guwahati, Assam
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.

Neta Menjo

Sport Psychologist
Location: Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
With a master's degree in Sport Psychology from Rajiv Gandhi University in Arunachal Pradesh and his bachelor's degree from LNIPE in Guwahati. As also him being a national-level karate and football player, he can guide his clients to achieve success and excel in sports.

Unique Approach: Menjo employs mental rehearsal, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist athletes in addressing psychological factors affecting their performance and enhancing their mental well-being.

The Advisory Team

Prof. Shailesh V. Shrikhande

Deputy Director, Tata Memorial Hospital

Sujjain Talwar

Senior Partner, Economic Laws Practice

Hemchandra Javeri

CEO Investor, Board Member–Forum Synergies

Dilip Doshi

Ex Indian Cricketer & Entrepreneur

Sairaj Bahutule

Ex Indian Cricketer, Spin Bowling Coach NCA & Rajasthan Royals

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