The Psychology of Olympic Champions: How to Think Like a Pro
Olympic champions aren’t just physically exceptional, they’re mentally trained to perform under pressure. At that level, talent is a given.
Malavika Vishwanath
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.
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.
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