Dr. Janki Rajapurkar Deole

Hey, I’m Dr. Janki Rajapurkar Deole

I help athletes and high performers strengthen their mental skills, resilience, and competitive focus using evidence-based sport psychology and mindset training. My coaching philosophy centres on making reliable mental strength and psychological preparation a core part of performance, not an afterthought. I work closely with athletes, coaches, and parents to build confidence, emotional regulation, and pressure-handling skills that support peak performance. The transformation I help create is transforming psychological barriers into consistent mental readiness and sustained performance under pressure.

The Story

Dr. Janki Rajapurkar Deole holds advanced academic qualifications in sport psychology and sports science, including a PhD and MSc in related fields from the UK, and she combines her academic background with hands-on sport psychology practice. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Samiksha Sports, a leading performance psychology consultancy in India that works with athletes across elite, junior, and grassroots levels to develop mental skills and competitive mindset. Through Samiksha Sports, she has supported athletes with psychological assessments, tailored training programs, workshops, and counselling sessions designed to enhance focus, confidence, and pressure management. Dr. Janki’s work also extends to educating coaches and parents on sport psychology principles, making mental training more accessible across the sporting ecosystem. Beyond individual coaching, she has applied her expertise through collaborations with professional sports teams and served as a sports psychologist for franchises such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Her leadership in Samiksha has helped bridge the gap between psychological science and athletic performance support in India.