--- title: "The Player-Coach Journey: Cricket Mindset Lessons with Prashant Shetty" description: "Learn the cricket mindset required to win from Prashant Shetty and Jemimah Rodrigues. Discover the mental toughness, fitness, and discipline needed for success." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kkalpavrikshacricketclinic/mental-conditioning-sports-psychology/in-conversation-the-player-coach-journey last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # The Player-Coach Journey: Lessons in Cricket Mindset Tribe Verified · Mentoring international stars like Jemimah Rodrigues. By [Prashant Shetty](https://mytribe.in/kkalpavrikshacricketclinic) · Sessions across Mumbai; Clinics at Bandra East and Shivaji Park · ₹2,500 Per Session (45-60 Mins) (estimate) Part of [Mental Conditioning & Sports Psychology](https://mytribe.in/kkalpavrikshacricketclinic/mental-conditioning-sports-psychology). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kkalpavrikshacricketclinic/mental-conditioning-sports-psychology/gallery) Join me and Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for an honest look at the path from Mumbai maidans to the international stage. We break down the mental blocks, the pressure, and the specific habits that separate a good player from a match-winner. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A preview of my podcast series with Jemimah Rodrigues. We go behind the scenes to share untold stories and insights from her journey, from the maidans of Mumbai to the international stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9965378-00ce-450b-b95f-f9f6312321a5) - [Video: Jemimah talks about the simple, powerful plan we created for her comeback. It was never about guarantees, but about controlling the controllables: showing up every day and putting in the hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f37e6c3-dfac-4616-854c-7499264e102c) - [Video: I explain a mindset drill we worked on with Jemimah: aim for three boundaries in an over. This shifts the focus from just surviving to dominating, turning a player into a match-winner who can put the team in a winning position.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fefff25-ab9b-43d7-acac-97cb40d9f1b4) - [Video: Jemimah shares how a simple piece of advice from Sachin Tendulkar changed her perspective on nervousness. Understanding that nerves mean you care is a powerful mental shift for any player performing at a high level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24907a46-0db2-4cd1-bebd-83d2c5a163c6) - [Video: Jemimah explains how fitness took her game to another level. Skill is important, but having the physical endurance and strength to back it up is what separates good players from great ones. We also discuss the importance of discipline and rest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7afb8e1f-c8b9-46b2-b5f5-d4d12b4ff10d) ## About In Conversation: The Player-Coach Journey Too many parents want quick results, but Jemimah and I discuss why the 10-year journey is the only way to build a real cricketer. We cover the specific mental drills we used, including the 'Positive Diary' method and how we handle the pressure of match days. ### What We Cover in This Conversation This cluster isn't just about stories. It is a masterclass in the 'mental side' of cricket that I preach every day at Kkalpavriksha Cricket Clinic. Here is what you will learn from Jemimah and me: * **The Power of Nervousness:** We discuss how to reframe pre-match anxiety. If you are nervous, it means you care. We teach you how to use that energy instead of letting it freeze you. * **Fitness as a Foundation:** Jemimah explains how she balances endurance and strength work. Fitness is not just about looking good, it is about surviving those four-day matches and staying sharp in the final overs. * **The Positive Diary Technique:** We talk about why I make every player maintain this. It helps you stop dwelling on mistakes and start programming your subconscious for success. * **Handling the '10-Year Journey':** Success does not happen overnight. We discuss the discipline required to show up every day, even when you are not sure if the results will follow. ### Why This Matters for Your Game Most academies focus only on footwork and bat swing. That is important, but it is not enough. If your mind is cluttered, you will fail in high-pressure situations. My goal in these conversations is to show you that champions are made in the nets by training your brain to think like a winner. Whether you are training at our Bandra or Shivaji Park facilities, the process remains the same. Discipline, patience, and a strong plan. ## About Prashant Shetty I am Prashant Shetty, a former Ranji Trophy player and the founder of Kkalpavriksha Cricket Clinic. I do not just teach cricket, I build match-winners. My focus is on the mental toughness and discipline that Jemimah Rodrigues and I discuss in these sessions. 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