About

Jaini Nandu is a qualified Sports & Exercise Psychologist from Mumbai. She has completed her MSc. Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, UK. Being a sports enthusiast, Jaini aims to spread awareness and create acceptance regarding the importance of sport psychology that contributes to the holistic development of an athlete. Her strength lies in building relations with athletes across all sports to impart essential psychological skills and ultimately encourage them to perform at their fullest potential. Having been involved in sports herself, she hasclear understanding of athlete experiences & possess skills fundamental to train them.

‘Psychological Skills Training’programme focuses on understanding the athlete, their needs, demands of the sport, personality, strengths & areas of improvement, training environment and so on. As per the athlete’s needs, an individually tailored intervention plan and mental strategies will be outlined. It strategies like relaxation techniques, goal setting, visualisation, communication strategies, identifying irrational beliefs, etc. This programme will help an athlete in the following areas:

• Dealing with competition fears
• Controlling emotions
• Increasing self-awareness
• Return to sport after injury
• Improve mental skills that enhance performance
• Mentally prepare the athlete for competitions
• Develop pre-game & pre-shot routines
• Boosting self-confidence & intrinsic motivation
• Attain correct zone of arousal
• Optimising attention & concentration
• Coping with pressure
• Bounce back after failures
• Holistic development & mental well-being