Mental Conditioning & Sports Psychology
KKalpavriksha Cricket Clinic
I build mental toughness in cricketers by using real match drills, positive diary habits, and parent workshops as part of every training session.
Pricing Guide
Head Coach Mindset Consultation & Diary Analysis
Session Specifics
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes face-to-face with Head Coach Prashant Shetty.
- Location: Conducted in an off-field environment at the Bandra East or Shivaji Park facility office.
- Focus Area: Separation of technical skill issues (footwork) from psychological barriers (fear of failure).
The Positive Diary Analysis
- Review: Detailed analysis of the player's 'Positive Diary' entries to spot subconscious negative loops.
- Format Instruction: Teaching the specific journaling format used by elite players to reframe mistakes as opportunities.
Strategy Building
- Goal Setting: Creating specific milestones to shift from a survival mindset to a match-winning mindset.
- Roadmap: Development of a written or verbal action plan for the next month of practice.
On-Field Match Simulation & Pressure Training
Infrastructure & Setup
- Access: Priority usage of turf wicket nets or center wicket at Bandra/Virar complex.
- Resources: Includes 2 to 3 quality net bowlers or bowling machine for specific length targeting.
- Duration: 75 to 90 minutes of high intensity, stop-start tactical training.
Pressure Drills
- One Over Challenge: 6-ball spells with set fields where batters must hit specific run targets.
- Distraction Training: Coach applied pressure tactics including verbal sledging and aggressive instructions to test resilience.
- Scenarios: Simulation of specific game states like top-order collapses or last over finishes.
Tactical Execution
- Psychological Warfare: Instructions on 'Bluffing on Length' to confuse batters and using body language effectively.
- Game Awareness: Training on using environmental factors like wind direction and boundary dimensions.
About Mental Conditioning & Sports Psychology
Why Mindset Matters
I’ve learned that talent only gets you so far. In cricket, technique is important, but if your mind isn’t tough, big moments slip away. I keep saying, jo bhi aap karte ho, plan hona chahiye (whatever you do, you need a plan). That’s the core of what I do.
Training That Builds Champions
Mental conditioning is baked into every training session - not just random lectures. You’ll shift from thinking about just scoring runs to how you actually win matches. I’ll push you to move past your comfort zone, set higher goals, and keep your focus sharp.
- Match pressure handling: Our net sessions get intense, never boring. One-over challenges put you in real match situations, so you learn to make decisions under stress.
- Game simulation drills: Bowler gets six balls, batter has to survive. It’s all about the mental battle.
- Overcoming anxiety: If you’re overthinking or your run-up is off, I’ll help you simplify things with small mental cues.
Building a Positive Mindset
I ask every player to keep a positive diary, from juniors to international level. Write down daily learnings and wins, don’t dwell on mistakes. This habit builds mental toughness in athletes, making you strong when things get tough.
Parents Are Key
Success is a 10-year partnership. I work with parents too - closed workshops with top sports psychologists help you support your child, without adding pressure. Whether your kid hits a century or gets out for zero, your support should never change.
Small Things Win Matches
Chote-chote cheez hi match jitaate hain (the small things win matches). Learn to use wind direction, bowl lengths, and patience as psychological weapons. Sometimes, a batsman is just lucky - hum Marathi me bolte hain, 'asa batsman la sodun dya' (leave that batsman alone). Stick to the process, trust your plan.
This isn’t just about cricket. It’s about building resilience that lasts a lifetime.
Meet your Expert
Prashant Shetty
25 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, main Prashant Shetty, founder of Kkalpavriksha Cricket Clinic. Bachpan se MIG Club mein cricket khela, phir Mumbai Ranji Trophy, aur ab 20 saal se coaching. Prithvi Shaw, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arjun Tendulkar – inko chhote se dekha hai. Ek cheez clear hai, yeh 10 saal ka safar hai, overnight kuch nahi hota. Parents ka support sabse important, chahe zero pe out ho ya 100 banaye. Ghar ka mahaul accha toh bacha champion banega. Mera maqsad – cricketers ko skill aur mind dono mein strong banana.
My Work
Complete Cricket Coaching (All Ages) - Batting, bowling (pace-spin), wicket-keeping, fielding, match simulation cricket coaching - sab kuch milta hai yahan.
Unique Training Methods - Mental toughness cricket training with pressure drills, different balls, and real match-like practice. Boring session nahi milega.
Focus on Mindset - Positive diary cricket likhna hai – jo likhte ho, wahi subconscious mein jaata hai. Mind strong toh game strong.
Parents are Partners - Parents, patience rakho. 10 saal lagte hain. Jab bacha down ho, aapka support sabse zaroori.
Results That Show - From first-timers to India players – clinic se nikle hain stars. Real growth, not just talk.
