Shayamal Vallabhjee is a highly respected sports scientist, psychologist, and performance coach with over two decades of experience working with elite athletes across multiple disciplines. His expertise has shaped the careers of top-tier tennis players on the ATP Tour, Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketers, and international golfers.
Vallabhjee made a groundbreaking contribution to Indian football by joining the Indian Men’s National Football Team as a sports psychologist. His role emphasized mental resilience, team culture development, and effective communication. In 2020, he collaborated with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and acclaimed director Shekhar Kapur on an initiative focused on mental health challenges and holistic well-being. He is the author of Breathe Believe Balance, a book that integrates sports science, psychology, and spirituality to help individuals cultivate self-awareness. He has published four books, delivered 1000+ speeches, and appeared in various platforms, including National Geographic, Forbes, TEDx, and ESPN.
Currently, he serves as the Chief Sport & Performance Advisor at the Muthoot Pappachan Group, spearheading initiatives to promote sports development at both grassroots and elite levels across the state.