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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: United Kingdom
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.

Amruta Karkhanis Deshmukh

Applied Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
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

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.

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.

Katha Sonaniskar Deshmukh

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Kalyan, Mumbai & Nasik
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Pune
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru & Hyderabad
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Pune
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

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Pune and Mumbai
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

Psychiatrist and Sport Psychologist
Location: Nasik
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.

Ansh Mehta

Strategic Operations & Growth Associate
Location: Mumbai
A National-level badminton player with over 10 years of experience competing at state and All India tournaments. Ansh is a sports professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He brings expertise in athlete development, sports operations, and strategic planning.
Unique Approach:
Combining his personal experience as an athlete and professional expertise, Ansh is committed to making a difference in the Indian sporting ecosystem and playing a part in India’s rise as a global sporting powerhouse.

Priyanka Tarde

Data Scientist
Location: Mumbai
She holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from Mumbai University, where she developed a strong foundation in analytics, visualization, and machine learning.
Unique Approach:
Priyanka enjoys uncovering stories hidden within data and transforming them into meaningful insights. Her work reflects a blend of analytical thinking and creativity — exploring data, building dashboards, and automating processes to make information clear and actionable She believes in using data and technology to simplify complexity and create meaningful impact.

Dalima Chhibber

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
A senior Indian National Team footballer with over 15 years of experience representing the country across youth and senior levels. A standout on the pitch known for her leadership and technical prowess, she has earned recognition both nationally and internationally. Dalima holds a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology from the University of Manitoba, Canada
Unique Approach
She is driven by her passion to understand the mental demands of high-performance sport combining her on-field expertise with a deep understanding of the mental and emotional aspects of athletic performance. Passionate about holistic athlete development, Dalima focuses on integrating sports psychology into training environments to support well-being, resilience, and peak performance.

Nandini Choudhary

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey, Bhubaneshwar
With a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, UK, she works with athletes between the ages of 10 and 25, from young beginners to elite performers.

Unique Approach
Her philosophy is simple yet intentional: person first, athlete next, performance after—with psychology serving all three. She emphasises progress over perfection and process over outcomes, helping athletes build self-awareness and develop the capacity to respond effectively to the demands of their sport. Having herself been an elite performer and represented her sport at the international level for 13 years, Nandini brings a deep, lived understanding of the pressures, expectations, and realities of competitive sport

Bhargavi Mangudkar

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC, Bhubaneshwar
As a British Psychological Society accredited Master of Science in Sports & Exercise Psychology from Brunel University London (UK), her expertise is in helping athletes to enhance their sporting performance and develop a positive approach.

Unique Approach
She is an ITF tennis player herself, and her own experience has inspired her to pursue sports psychology knowing the requirement and need of the hour

Stuti Jain

Sport Psychologist
Location: Naval Tata Hockey Academy, Jamshedpur
Stuti is a gold-medalist postgraduate in Sports and Exercise Psychology from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat. With a strong academic foundation, including a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, and English Literature from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, she has consistently excelled, ranking first across her studies.

Unique Approach
Proficient in tools such as JASP and PsychoPy, she combines strong analytical skills with applied knowledge, effectively bridging the gap between research and practice. She is particularly skilled in statistics and quantitative studies, adding depth and rigor to her work.

Varun Mudur

Sports & Performance Psychologist
Location: Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur
Varun is a Sports and Performance Psychologist who has experience working with academies and children across various sports, as well as helping people improve their habits and performance in relation to health and exercise. He holds a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom.

Unique Approach
His practice draws on interventions grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and more specifically Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), with a focus on understanding beliefs and keeping thoughts productive. Having competed in district-level Table Tennis and college-level Football, Varun believes that being around athletes and coaches regularly has shaped his ability to help young athletes understand their thoughts and emotions and perform to the best of their ability.

Shreeya Vedak

Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
Shreeya is a Sport Psychologist with a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. She has experience working with athletes across developmental and competitive pathways in India, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom, supporting them in building the psychological skills needed to thrive both in sport and in life.

Unique Approach
Shreeya adopts an athlete-first approach, working collaboratively with athletes to develop practical mental skills such as confidence, focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and resilience. She uses evidence-based assessments as tools for feedback and growth rather than labels, and believes long-term success comes from holistic development where performance, well-being, education, and personal growth are all valued.

Viraj Lad

Sport Psychologist
Location: Hyderabad
Viraj Lad is a passionate and purpose-driven Sport Psychology practitioner with an extensive background in mental health and sporting ecosystems. He holds a BA in Psychology and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Greenwich, UK.

Unique Approach
His journey into Sport Psychology is deeply rooted in his personal story. After setbacks prevented him from pursuing professional cricket, he committed himself to helping athletes unlock their mental strength. As a facilitative practitioner, he believes athletes already have an innate ability to change their performance, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Humanistic psychology to support that process.

Nupur Kaul

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Mumbai
Nupur Kaul is a Sport & Exercise Psychologist with 10 years of experience working with athletes, coaches, and parents. She is a consulting psychologist to multiple academies, helping to fill the need gap in the psychological aspect of sport and enhance athletic performance. She holds an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University (UK) and an MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Mithibai College (India).

Unique Approach
As a former National skater and International lawn tennis player, Nupur focuses on combining the physical and mental aspects of performance to facilitate a holistic learning approach, and aims to promote sports psychology from a wellness point of view rather than only an illness point of view.

Aishwarya Dhopaokar

Sport & Exercise Psychologist
Location: Bengaluru
Aishwarya Dhopaokar holds a Master of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. She is trained in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), which informs her approach to helping athletes develop resilience, manage pressure, and build effective thought patterns.

Unique Approach
A former national-level Judo player, Aishwarya brings the valuable perspective of an athlete to her work. Her own experience allows her to understand the psychological demands of competitive sport and connect authentically with those she works with.

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