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title: "The Truth About Athletic Training: No More Fake Promises"
description: "Tired of fake coaching promises? Get honest, skill-based athletic training in GTB Nagar. No shortcuts, just real work for real cricketers."
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last_updated: 2025-09-16
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# Stop chasing fake promises and train for real

Tribe Verified · No shortcuts. Just raw, honest coaching.

By [Ravi Chhikara](https://mytribe.in/rvsportsperformance) · At RV Sports Performance facility in GTB Nagar, New Delhi · ₹700 per session (estimate)

Part of [Strength & Conditioning for Athletes](https://mytribe.in/rvsportsperformance/strength-conditioning-for-athletes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/rvsportsperformance/strength-conditioning-for-athletes/gallery)

I don't sell dreams or fast-track lies. If you want to train for real—no gimmicks, just hard, smart work—this is where you start.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: There are no shortcuts to success. You have to learn the details of your field. The glamour you see has immense hard work and learning behind it. Before life teaches you the hard way, learn willingly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a816792-a5e2-4dec-9f45-7bc94d9b1fd1)
- [Video: Your screen time is the biggest formula for failure. You can't be 100% focused on your training if your mind is on your phone. This device is making you a mental slave and killing your dreams. Have the guts to check your screen time and be honest with yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd460f34-91ab-4361-90e1-9cf2fd70dd52)
- [Video: Greatness is built in practice, not just on the field. It demands consistency, hard work, and smart work, all in the right direction. You have to give 100% in every single practice session to have a shot at success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bda53d1a-3fb8-4331-9b74-8ee135f146ff)
- [Video: Easy work is a "meetha zehar" or slow poison. Coaches who give you less work are just trying to manage more kids and make more money. You can't replace top players by bowling two overs. Hard work has no alternative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11c5e152-e69e-42ee-9af6-469326487984)
- [Video: Be a master of one trade, not a jack of all. I see fast bowling coaches giving nutrition and workout advice. Stick to your domain. Don't play with the lives of young athletes by pretending to be an expert in everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/453da933-0154-47b8-b448-855d67fd9261)
- [Video: Invest your money wisely. If you have limited resources, buy good shoes first, then focus on good food, then basic supplements. Don't waste money on fancy accessories like massages and branded t-shirts when your foundation is weak.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe920429-e006-401d-885a-7b73ce24cbb7)
- [Video: To master any skill, you need quantity first. You can't become a great bowler by bowling just four overs a few times a month. The top players put in the reps to build their bowling muscles and mind. Don't be fooled by the comfort of doing less.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21a1b4a6-1113-4a9b-9e62-385069536ad9)
- [Video: Can you turn an Alto into a Ferrari? No. You cannot change genetics. I'm tired of coaches selling this dream. A fast bowler is born with a certain engine. My job is to make your Alto the best possible version of itself, not to lie to you that it will become a Ferrari.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88a39425-ce1e-46eb-80f6-897b55ab2c8b)
- [Video: Beware of fraud coaches who tell you not to go to the gym or who give you workouts without being certified. They are afraid of you learning the truth from a real professional. Choose your coach wisely, don't follow anyone blindly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cf1c29f-3069-4d2b-9a7d-59c0c48bc346)
- [Video: Hard work does not mean training for endless hours until you're exhausted. It means being 100% mentally, emotionally, and physically involved. Overtraining, especially at night, has a negative impact on a young athlete's growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c900603-ffbc-4ea2-9cf0-9e6c7eb8a12a)
- [Video: The old theory of playing multiple sports to become a better athlete is outdated. With sport-specific strength and conditioning, you can get the required stimulus by focusing on your primary sport. You need to put in the hours, smart work, and hard work in one direction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65f54b14-4a89-40b9-b8c6-fb77decf4f3d)
- [Video: Rest for an athlete means complete rest. It's not scrolling on your phone or watching TV. That's just another stimulus that affects your hormones and recovery. True rest is like meditation, with no emotional triggers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92e6e43d-f64b-464c-8f7c-b154eaa23189)
- [Video: Stop copy-pasting workouts from Instagram. Every athlete's needs are different. A workout posted by a coach is for a specific athlete at a specific point in their journey. You don't have that context, and you'll likely get injured.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e200fb9-8ca2-4796-b84e-ee36251dfbaf)
- [Video: Going from good to very good is easier. But going from very good to excellent, that last 10%, requires extreme changes in your entire lifestyle. It's not a simple progression; it's a complete life transformation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7411831-67eb-4d49-b9b6-2ce3142da0b7)
- [Video: I don't have a personal issue with any other coach. My issue is with their methods. Marketing is fine, but when your marketing ruins a child's career and wastes their family's hard-earned money, that's where I have a problem. Speak the truth, you can still earn money.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37729f9b-5fe3-4747-aa99-ebc4ee08dafe)
- [Video: Genetics is the base. Good diet and training can improve performance, but the X-factor for being the fastest or strongest comes from your genes. If only money and good food made champions, all athletes would be from rich families.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df0a96ba-63b4-4e5f-9135-d1c4d2432eb2)
- [Video: Biomechanics can improve your performance by 5-7%, but it can't make you the fastest bowler in the world. That's genetics. Don't get fooled by these "jugaad" biomechanics coaches. They are not creating 150 kph bowlers, they are just creating injuries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2467175-f980-4b8f-841d-cc10d1ebf379)
- [Video: The so-called "pace foundations" are a mafia. Their bowlers are injured 10 months a year, and they send them to their commission-based physios. It's a vicious circle. If you go to a genuine physio, they will tell you that you're getting injured because of the nonsense drills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21fb16b6-83ba-4653-ac4b-dc71fd3241b5)
- [Video: The 2000 rupees you pay as a gym fee is for the facility, not for the trainer to be your personal servant. Personal training has a value. I am telling all trainers, stop demeaning the profession by taking a couple of thousand under the table. Know your worth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc4ea001-a8c1-405d-9ac5-3fc17fe93e68)
- [Video: You will find two types of trainers in a gym. One is educated and certified, who will guide you towards a healthy lifestyle. The other's only certification is "meri body bani hui hai." He will sell you shortcuts and steroids. The choice is yours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/629111e6-493e-4497-abfd-875bbea0d333)
- [Video: If you want to do something for a long time, you need to use your head (hosh), not just your passion (josh). Start your fitness journey slowly. Plan your workouts and diet gradually. Rushing in will only lead to a crash.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5615182b-4320-4030-888a-c7f76fed86f1)
- [Video: You will find excuses for not working on yourself. Rain, winter, summer. But you will run to your job no matter the weather. Life is about choices. Make better choices for yourself, because you have to live with yourself the longest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/140ab9b7-aab6-4770-a445-2d22121129ce)
- [Video: Being an athlete is a 24/7 job. It's not just one hour in the gym. It's how you plan your meals, manage your sleep, and handle distractions. If you cheat in your efforts, expect cheat results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/187284c6-f025-4d26-8ef5-c6702fe0e790)
- [Video: CrossFit is a high-intensity competition, not a training system. Stop copying random glamorous exercises from Instagram. You need a fixed, boring, basic schedule for months to build real strength. Too much variation will make you weak and injury-prone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/415440f9-1115-43b4-9777-bbde852911ba)
- [Video: During unfavorable conditions like rain, you can't use it as an excuse. This is the time to work on your weaknesses, focus on strength training, talk to your coaches, and spend time with family to become mentally and emotionally ready for the season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83f53dae-e62d-4f70-9fb6-33572210c975)
- [Video: Should a fast bowler do gym training? 100% yes. The game is faster now, with more formats. You need to train the muscles in the gym that you use on the ground. Don't listen to your bowling coach who knows nothing about conditioning. Find a specialist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/302849e2-f68d-4983-9204-e8c1f1acaf7a)
- [Video: A fast bowler's diet costs 25-30 thousand rupees a month. This is a strength and power game. You can't become a fast bowler by eating dal-roti. This is the truth these pace academies hide from kids from middle-class families.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65f235e5-3274-4847-9cef-7cd79283d793)
- [Video: The foot bracing myth is causing countless injuries. Coaches are teaching kids to just lock their knee, which sends a massive shock to the spine, hamstring, and ankle. You must prepare your body with years of strength work before even thinking about such advanced techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a033fd0c-e54a-4919-98ba-f7a29b0611f8)
- [Video: Is foot bracing the same as locking your knee? Is it even necessary to bowl fast? These are the myths being sold by unqualified coaches, leading to career-ending injuries for young bowlers. I will expose this in my next video.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44563618-44c5-4e54-9584-af60891dd307)
- [Video: I've installed lights in my academy for two reasons. To help school students who can only practice in the evening, and for those who work jobs during the day to chase their dreams. I appeal to all coaches to provide this facility if possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86709298-4b9d-4c1c-b028-cd61bdf04fd7)
- [Video: This is Harishankar. He bowls at 130 kph. He wants to bowl 150. I am offering 50,000 rupees a month for one year to any "pace university" coach who can increase his speed to 140 kph. This is my challenge to face the truth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b99f43a4-a593-4a10-bd7d-f1e2e4554b15)

## About The Coach's Philosophy: Sach ka Saamna

Look, in this industry, everyone is selling dreams of turning an Alto into a Ferrari. Genetics matter, and a coach who promises you a 160 kph bowl without building your foundation is lying to your face. I am here to tell you the raw, unfiltered truth about training, because while others want your money, I want to see you actually perform.

The problem with modern cricket coaching is simple: it is built on marketing, not mechanics. You see academies promising overnight transformations, but they are just selling what I call a slow poison. When you prioritize easy work just to feel good, you are not building an athlete; you are building a casualty.

My approach at RV Sports Performance in GTB Nagar is different because it is honest.

*   **Genetics vs. Effort:** I won’t lie about what you can achieve. We focus on maximizing your unique engine, not pretending everyone is the next superstar.
*   **Skills Over Speed:** If you can’t handle the basics—the tappa, the line, the game awareness—no amount of hype will save you on the field.
*   **Mental Conditioning:** I focus on the Meditate n Dominate routine. If your mind isn't as conditioned as your body, you will fold under pressure.
*   **No Copy-Paste Training:** Instagram workouts are for influencers, not athletes. Every program is customized, focusing on functional power, injury prevention, and real-world agility.

Stop looking for shortcuts. Stop scrolling reels for secret fast bowling hacks. If you want to train for years, not weeks, and you are willing to hear the truth, stop chasing the hype. If not, the gate is open for you to go anywhere else.

## About Ravi Chhikara

I'm not here to be your friend or sell you a fantasy. I am here to make sure you don't waste your time or your parents' money on fake promises. If you are ready to put in the real work, I am ready to push you.

[See all of Ravi Chhikara's services](https://mytribe.in/rvsportsperformance)

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