PRIYALOHAKARE
Stronger Bodies. Stronger Minds.
Court & Mind
A Coach Who Has
Played the Game
"The match is won or lost in the six inches between your ears — long before you step on court."
Priya Lohakare is a Sport Psychologist and Performance Coach at Players Sports Academy (PSA) in Pune. She combines deep expertise in sports psychology with real, lived experience as a state-level badminton player and gold medalist in corporate tournaments.
Her philosophy is rooted in one belief: physical technique means nothing if your mind works against you. Through evidence-based mental training, she helps athletes harness self-talk, build pressure-proof confidence, and perform at their peak when it counts most.
Whether you are a junior player just finding your game, or a competitive athlete chasing state titles — Priya's sessions transform how you think, and how you play.
What Priya
Offers
Every session is designed around you — your game, your pressure points, your goals. Contact Priya to discuss which format fits best.
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Personalised sessions built around your specific mental game. We explore thought patterns, pressure points, and build a custom performance toolkit.
Individual · Online & In-Person
Self-Talk Mastery
The exact techniques to use self-talk during high-pressure matches. Covers inner dialogue, pre-match routines, and in-game mental resets.
4-Week Structured Program
Tournament Preparation
Intensive coaching before competitions. Anxiety management, focus routines, visualization drills, and the mental rituals that win under pressure.
Competition Intensive · Online & In-Person
Group Workshops
Interactive sessions for academies, schools, and clubs. Focus, motivation, team cohesion, and confidence building for groups of young athletes.
Teams & Academies · In-PersonFocus & Resilience Training
For athletes who lose concentration mid-game or struggle to bounce back from errors. Practical techniques to stay present and build mental toughness.
Ongoing Monthly Program
Parent & Coach Guidance
Build a positive mental environment around your athlete. Sessions covering how to communicate, spot burnout, and support without adding pressure.
For Families & Coaching StaffYour Mental
Training Path
A structured progression from self-awareness to championship performance. Each stage builds on the last — growth is deep, not surface level.
Discovery & Assessment
Understand your current mental patterns, strengths, and areas to develop
Foundation Building
Core skills — self-awareness, breathing, basic self-talk and focus techniques
Performance Tools
Advanced visualization, pre-match routines, pressure simulation, confidence anchors
Competition Mindset
Match-day protocols, in-game resets, resilience after errors, momentum management
Champion Consistency
Long-term mental fitness, growth mindset, handling slumps, staying motivated
Results on
the Court
Before working with Priya, I would collapse mentally in the third set. After just four sessions, I started feeling calm even when the score was against me. My coach noticed the difference before I did.
The self-talk program changed everything. I used to talk myself out of points I should have won. Now I have a routine that works during a real match — not just in practice.
As a parent I was worried my daughter was losing confidence after a tough season. Priya helped her rebuild from the inside out. Her results — and her enjoyment of the game — came back completely.
I've worked with coaches all my life, but mental training was always an afterthought. Priya made it feel as essential as gym time. My focus during tournaments is night and day different.
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Ready to
Start?
Whether you are a player, a parent, or a coach — reach out and let's talk about how mental performance coaching can transform your game. The first conversation is always free.
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