GAYATRI BHUSHAN
London
Summary
Dedicated Sport and Exercise Psychologist certified through the Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Currently pursuing licensure with the Health and Care Professions Council. Holds a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University. Demonstrated success in enhancing athlete performance and cultivating mental resilience within renowned football clubs. As Director at Sumona Institute for Performance Excellence, lead initiatives in Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement, specialising in the holistic development of elite athletes. Committed to empowering youth through mentorship and driving innovation in sports development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Sumona Institute for Performance Excellence
New Delhi
2024.07 - Current
- Spearhead a leading institute dedicated to Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement, focusing on elite athlete mental health and well-being.
- Develop and execute strategic vision, integrating physical and mental health solutions for holistic athlete development.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to design and implement strategies that strengthen team dynamics and boost individual resilience.
- Lead the mental health division, ensuring thorough assessments and personalised training plans that enhance mental resilience and emotional stability.
- Apply a client-centred approach with tailored interventions, aligning with each athlete's unique needs, beliefs, and values, to foster comprehensive growth in athletic performance and personal development.
Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Mind Matters Performance
2022.07 - 2024.01
- Company Overview: Self-Employed at Mind Matters Performance, Europe and South East Asia
- Work closely with athletes to identify and address psychological barriers to performance, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for their development
- Continuously evaluate and adjust interventions based on athlete feedback and performance outcomes, ensuring a personalised and effective approach
- Collaborate with other members of the sports medicine team to integrate psychological principles into injury rehabilitation and prevention programmes
- Utilise evidence-based strategies to enhance exercise participation and motivation, addressing factors such as goal setting, self-regulation, and imagery techniques
- Conduct individual and group sessions to promote mental resilience, stress management, and performance optimization among athletes
- Provide education and resources to coaches and parents on effective communication, athlete motivation, and mental skills training
- Self-Employed at Mind Matters Performance, Europe and South East Asia
Lead Mentoring Coordinator - Advantage Programme
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
London
2022.10 - 2023.12
- Coordinating the Advantage Mentoring Programme, offering personalised 1:1 youth mentoring services with a specialised focus on integrating sport psychology principles
- Designing individualised goals with young participants, emphasising mental well-being strategies alongside health, physical activity, life skills, educational, and employability goals
- Facilitating collaborative partnerships with NHS Trust and other relevant agencies to enhance youth engagement, incorporating mental skills for optimal performance and resilience
- Delivering comprehensive mental well-being support to youth participants, integrating evidence-based sport psychology interventions into mentoring sessions
- Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols and safeguarding policies, with a particular emphasis on promoting psychological safety and resilience among mentees
Special Education Needs and Disability Coordinator
Enfield Grammar School
London
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Coordinated the organization of 5-6 track meets annually at various locations throughout India
- Provided comprehensive support to athletes, encompassing training, nutrition, mental health, and daily necessities
- Pioneered and orchestrated the establishment of the 'Home of Champions' in Ooty, a facility dedicated to nurturing selected athletes from across India
- Formulated and led a dynamic team of staff and coaches, fostering collaboration and innovation to attain performance objectives
- Crafted and executed a visionary performance strategy, elevating the organization to a world-class standard with a culture focused on winning medals
- Held responsibility for developing and executing performance plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and reporting progress to the Board
- Secured funding through successful preparation and submission of funding applications to support the organization's performance initiatives
- Oversaw all aspects of annual performance plans, including coaching frameworks, training protocols, selection criteria, and logistics for training camps and competitions
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff and athletes, identifying areas for growth and implementing targeted development strategies
- Managed technical and support staff, as well as key volunteers, ensuring efficient delivery of programs and services
Freelance - Event Village Coordinator
RunThrough (Tour of Britain - 5th Stage)
Warrington
2021.08 - 2021.10
Freelance - Marketing Coordinator
EL-EF Sport & SocaLoca Football
London
2021.03 - 2021.08
Programme Assistant
Coaching & Volunteering Academy (CVA)
Loughborough
2021.03 - 2021.08
Programme Coordinator - Chelsea Champions Programme
Chelsea Football Club Foundation
London
2019.10 - 2020.04
- Overseeing Chelsea Champions initiatives at Fulham Cross Academy, aligning programs with funding criteria and integrating sport psychology principles
- Mentoring young athletes to provide holistic support and guidance, emphasising mental resilience and performance optimisation strategies
- Cultivating strategic partnerships to identify and secure new funding opportunities for sport-focused initiatives
- Designing and implementing services to enhance emotional wellbeing and resilience in young participants, leveraging mental skills for maximum effectiveness
Project Administrator
U Matter - Global Human Rights & Wellbeing Project
London
2019.10 - 2020.04
Chief Operating Officer & Coach
Indian Track Club & Indian Track Foundation
2015.11 - 2019.11
- Administered the development of over 200 athletes and effectively managed a team of over 10 staff members and coaches
- Coordinated the organisation of 5-6 track meets annually at various locations throughout India
- Provided comprehensive support to athletes, encompassing training, nutrition, mental health, and daily necessities
- Pioneered and orchestrated the establishment of the 'Home of Champions' in Ooty, a facility dedicated to nurturing selected athletes from across India
- Formulated and led a dynamic team of staff and coaches, fostering collaboration and innovation to attain performance objectives
- Crafted and executed a visionary performance strategy, elevating the organisation to a world-class standard with a culture focused on winning medals
- Held responsibility for developing and executing performance plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and reporting progress to the Board
- Secured funding through successful preparation and submission of funding applications to support the organisation's performance initiatives
- Oversaw all aspects of annual performance plans, including coaching frameworks, training protocols, selection criteria, and logistics for training camps and competitions
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff and athletes, identifying areas for growth and implementing targeted development strategies
- Managed technical and support staff, as well as key volunteers, ensuring efficient delivery of programs and services
Education
Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) -
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology -
Loughborough University
LoughboroughBachelors in Psychology -
Delhi University
Skills
- Youth Work & Mentoring
- Counseling & Communication
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Project Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Planning & Organisation
- Computer Proficiency
- Time Management
Certification
- Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) - The Football Association
- Safeguarding Children - The Football Association
- Mentoring Level 2 Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
- Child Protection in Sport and Physical Activity
- Mental Health Aware (MHFA) England
- Child Protection Refresher 2022
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 - TES
- Child Protection in Education (11 to 18 years) - TES
- Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People - TES
- Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness - TES
- Online Safety - TES
- Overcoming Loneliness - TES
- Raising Awareness of Asbestos - TES
- Serious Youth Violence - TES
- Manual Handling Awareness V4.2
- Workplace First Aid (MHFA) England
- Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/02/1997
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English Native speaker
- Hindi Native speaker
- French Advanced
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Director
Sumona Institute for Performance Excellence
2024.07 - Current
Lead Mentoring Coordinator - Advantage Programme
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
2022.10 - 2023.12
Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Mind Matters Performance
2022.07 - 2024.01
Special Education Needs and Disability Coordinator
Enfield Grammar School
2021.11 - 2022.09
Freelance - Event Village Coordinator
RunThrough (Tour of Britain - 5th Stage)
2021.08 - 2021.10
Freelance - Marketing Coordinator
EL-EF Sport & SocaLoca Football
2021.03 - 2021.08
Programme Assistant
Coaching & Volunteering Academy (CVA)
2021.03 - 2021.08
Programme Coordinator - Chelsea Champions Programme
Chelsea Football Club Foundation
2019.10 - 2020.04
Project Administrator
U Matter - Global Human Rights & Wellbeing Project
2019.10 - 2020.04
Chief Operating Officer & Coach
Indian Track Club & Indian Track Foundation
2015.11 - 2019.11
Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) -
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology -
Loughborough University
Bachelors in Psychology -
Delhi University
- Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) - The Football Association
- Safeguarding Children - The Football Association
- Mentoring Level 2 Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
- Child Protection in Sport and Physical Activity
- Mental Health Aware (MHFA) England
- Child Protection Refresher 2022
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 - TES
- Child Protection in Education (11 to 18 years) - TES
- Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People - TES
- Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness - TES
- Online Safety - TES
- Overcoming Loneliness - TES
- Raising Awareness of Asbestos - TES
- Serious Youth Violence - TES
- Manual Handling Awareness V4.2
- Workplace First Aid (MHFA) England
- Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
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