High Performance Athlete Coaching & Sport Science
I integrate biomechanics and velocity-based training to build explosive power for athletes. Real data for real results on the field.
This is Velocity-Based Training (VBT) in action. Instead of just lifting weight, we track bar speed to ensure every single rep is done with the right intent, maximizing power development and preventing burnout.
A behind-the-scenes look at my work with the Hubli Tigers cricket team. Strength and conditioning during the season is about maintaining peak performance and keeping athletes ready for game day.
Olympic lifts are more than just power exercises. This video breaks down the specific biomechanics of the snatch, clean, and jerk, showing how each movement is chosen to develop distinct athletic qualities needed for sports like cricket or football.
Translating gym power into on-field explosiveness. This drill focuses on developing the reactive strength needed for quick, powerful movements during a match.
A glimpse into my coaching process. I work with athletes across different disciplines, focusing on everything from foundational strength with trap bar deadlifts and bench presses to sport-specific power and speed on the track.
The foundation of all athletic power starts with absolute strength. Here, I'm performing a sumo deadlift, a key exercise for developing the posterior chain which is critical for sprinting, jumping, and explosive movements.
Not all jumps are the same. This video explains the science behind single-effort versus multiple-effort plyometrics and how I apply them to improve specific skills for athletes in cricket, badminton, and football.
About this collection
I don’t believe in guessing when it comes to your physical output. When you train with me, we often use velocity-based sensors like Gymaware on your primary lifts. This gives us real-time data on your bar speed, allowing us to auto-regulate your intensity based on your actual recovery levels that day, rather than sticking to a rigid, pre-written percentage that doesn't account for how you feel.
My approach is built on one simple premise: if we can’t measure it, we aren’t optimizing it. Whether you are a cricketer looking to improve your bowling velocity or a field athlete needing a faster first step, my programming revolves around three core pillars.
1. Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
I move beyond 'percentage-based' training. By tracking the speed of the bar, I can tell if your central nervous system is primed for a heavy load or if you need a recovery-focused session. This prevents burnout and ensures that every rep contributes to high-level power development.
2. Biomechanical Precision
We don't just 'lift weights.' We break down your sport’s movement patterns. If you're a batsman, we focus on the specific joint actions required for power hitting. If you're a sprinter, we look at force-vector application. I use Olympic lifting variations—snatch, clean, and jerk—not to make you a weightlifter, but to teach your body to produce force quickly.
3. Proven Field Application
My work with teams like the Hubli Tigers isn't about gym strength alone; it’s about 'transfer.' How does your squat depth translate to your defensive stance? How does your trap bar deadlift help your fielding agility?
I operate out of the Train to Perform facility in RMV 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, which is fully equipped for this type of performance work. If you are serious about performance, my goal is to teach you how to manage your own training so you become a better athlete, not just a stronger gym-goer.
Snehit Rai
I’m Snehit. I spent years on the basketball court before moving into coaching, and that drive to compete never left. Whether I’m working with pro cricketers at the Hubli Tigers or helping a youth athlete find their explosive power, I treat every training block with the same scientific rigor.
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