Why Indian Cricket Players Choose John Novak
The mental demands of cricket in India are unique. The expectations placed on players – from their families, their communities, their academies, and the enormous Indian cricket public – create a level of performance pressure that few sports can match. Whether you are working toward selection for your state team, pursuing an IPL career, aspiring to international cricket, or simply wanting to perform more consistently for your club or academy, the mental game is where performances are won and lost.
- Worked with Australian Test cricket opener Jake Weatherald during the 2025-26 Ashes series
- Worked with David Warner – Allan Border Medallist 2016, 2017, 2020
- 25+ years coaching cricketers from age 8 through to international level
- Deep understanding of the mental demands of Test, ODI, T20, and club cricket
- Head Mindset Coach for NRL, AFL, and A-League clubs at the highest professional level
- Online coaching via Zoom – all sessions available from anywhere in India
- Proven framework – the Boomerang Effect – used by 1,000+ elite athletes worldwide
As a cricketer, do you face these problems?
- Do you train hard but don’t get the results?
- Does your mind let you down?
- Do your nerves overcome you?
- Do your competitors intimidate you?
- Does your anger stop you from winning?
- Do you lose because of little mistakes?
- Do your negative thoughts hurt you?
- Is your mindset a mess?
- Do you find it hard to bounce back?
- Do you find your results are not consistent?
- Are you a talented athlete but your negative mindset hurts you every day?
- Is your mindset like quicksand that drags you down?
- Does it stop you from winning and performing at your best?
Areas you can get help with to compete and dominate at the very highest levels of Cricket League…
“At the elite level, its 80% mind and 20% body. At the top in any sport, the most successful athletes are not only physically talented, they have the mindset of a champion”- Positivity
- Motivation
- Best Self
- Focus & Concentration
- Nerves & Anxiety
- Team cohesion
- Peak Performance Planning
- Bounce back
- World class attitude
- Champions Body Language
- Mastering your reactions
- Consistency
- Cutting Edge Mindset
- ‘Mind Hacking’ techniques
- Mind Game plans
- Mindset skills, strategies and procedures
- Visualisation & visual assimilation
- Mindfulness
- Emotion management
- Deal with pressure
- Creating Positive team environments
- Competition & Game day Systems
- Goals, targets & trackers
- Sports Growth Mindset
- Self belief, Trust and Faith
- Confidence
- Champions systems, processes and SOPs
- Mindset simulation in training
- Reflection & Projection
The Key Mental Challenges for Indian Cricket Players
- Performing consistently under the intense pressure of the IPL and national team environments
- Managing the enormous public and media scrutiny that Indian cricket players face
- Batting concentration across long formats – sustaining focus over hours at the crease
- Bowling mental reset – delivering the next ball with full confidence after being hit for a six
- Handling selection pressure in one of the world’s most competitive cricket environments
- The step up from domestic cricket (Ranji Trophy) to IPL and international level
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Mindset Coach
John Novak is widely known as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Mindset Specialist, with his athletes reaching National and International success at World Championships, Olympics and Major Championships.
His athletes include Grace Kim (Evian Championship Winner 2025) and Jake Weatherald (Australian Test Cricket, 2025–26 Ashes). John has published numerous Sports Mindset books and presented across TV, radio and podcasts.
John has worked at the highest levels of professional sport as Mindset Coach for Sydney FC (A-League 2021–2023) and Melbourne FC (AFL 2023). He was previously Head Mindset Coach at Manly Sea Eagles NRL (2019–2022), Canterbury Bulldogs NRL (2012–2017) and Sydney Roosters (2009). He also has been the mindset coach of the Sydney Kings (NBL) and NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby).
He has worked with hundreds of elite athletes and teams in 50+ different sports. His extensive experience in sports mindset is unparalleled.
What John’s Cricket Mindset Program Covers
Services Available for India Athletes
Individual Player Coaching (Online)
One-on-one online sessions via video call, tailored to your position, skill level, and the specific mental challenges you face as a cricketer in the Indian context. Available to players across India from any city or town with an internet connection.
Cricket Academy Programs
Group mindset programs for cricket academies, school cricket programs, and state pathway teams. John works with coaches and academy directors to embed mental performance into the training environment.
Team and Squad Programs
Mindset workshops and ongoing programs for cricket teams – building the collective mental culture that produces consistent team performance under pressure.
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What happens when you add an Elite Mindset Coach to an Elite Athlete or Team?
John’s proven and tested mindset program has a multiplication effect. He helps the athlete or team achieve results far greater than usually possible.
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How it works?
Even though every athlete requires a tailored mindset program, the formula to fast track success is the same.
While Working with John, his athletes achieved:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Novak provide cricket mindset coaching to players in India?
A: Yes. John Novak provides online cricket mindset coaching to players across India via Zoom or video call. All sessions are conducted remotely and are just as effective as in-person coaching for all mental skills work. John has worked with Australian Test cricketers including Jake Weatherald (Ashes 2025-26) and David Warner (Allan Border Medallist 2016, 2017, 2020), and his program is available to Indian players at every level from club cricket to IPL and national representation.
How can mindset coaching help an Indian cricket player?
A: Indian cricket is played under extraordinary pressure – public expectation, media scrutiny, and the fierce competition for selection at every level create mental demands that technical training alone cannot address. John Novak works with cricketers on the specific mental skills that determine performance under pressure: pre-innings preparation, between-delivery reset, pressure management, confidence maintenance, and the Boomerang Effect framework that builds consistent, positive mental habits across a full season.
Can mindset coaching help with IPL performance?
A: Yes. The IPL is one of the most high-pressure cricket environments in the world – fast format, huge crowds, and enormous consequences for every delivery. John Novak’s T20 and IPL mindset program focuses on the specific mental skills of short-format cricket: the immediate reset after a bad delivery or a dismissal, the confidence to play your natural game under crowd pressure, and the composure to execute in the last over when the match is on the line.
Does John Novak understand Indian cricket?
A: Yes. John Novak has followed and worked alongside Australian cricket at the highest level for over 25 years, and his understanding of the Indian cricket environment – its unique pressure, its culture, and the specific mental demands of performing in front of Indian cricket audiences – is built on deep knowledge of the international game. He has worked with cricketers who have played against India at the test level and understands the mental profile required to succeed at the highest level of world cricket.
How do I book an online cricket mindset coaching session with John Novak from India?
A: Booking is simple. Contact John Novak Sport via the contact form on this website or by email. Sessions are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet at a time that suits the Indian time zone. A typical first session runs 60 minutes and covers an assessment of your current mental game, the key areas to work on, and an introduction to the Boomerang Effect framework. Sessions can be booked individually or as part of a structured
program.
What sports other than cricket does John Novak coach for Indian athletes?
A: In addition to cricket, John Novak coaches Indian athletes in golf, athletics, tennis, and badminton through his online coaching program. Golf is a rapidly growing sport in India, and John has extensive golf mindset coaching credentials – he worked with LPGA Tour winner Grace Kim (Evian Championship 2025). For athletics, he has worked with Olympic-level athletes, including Samantha Dirks at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
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