Time for India to invest in mind coach
Hockey is a sport that is played by many countries around the world. One of the ways that these countries have been able to compete at a high level is by focusing on their mental conditioning. This has been a game changer for these countries, and it is something that India has lacked in the past. There are a number of competitions where India has been found wanting in skill, temperament, and mental strength. The crumbling under pressure situation was glaring in India's loss to New Zealand in the crossover matches and the matches before that. India's head coach, Graham Reid, has been advocating for the need for a sports psychologist since he took over in 2019. Barring the odd sports authority, there is currently no psychologist on staff for the hockey team in India. It is important for the players to be receptive to the idea of having a sports psychologist on staff.