How has the COVID lockdown impacted athletes performances? How important is the psychological aspect when it comes to the world of sports? These are just some of the questions Paddy Upton will dive into in this episode of Perishable Wisdom. While talking about his experiences of being a Strength and Conditioning coach to cricket and rugby teams Paddy goes into detail about the tussle between the old and new way of leadership in sports and its transition. He also talks about his journey of being appointed the Mental Conditioning and Strategic Leadership Coach of the Indian National cricket team in 2008. Under him, the team went on to win the ICC World Cup in 2011. Shayamal and Paddy discuss some of the recent developments around the importance of mental awareness in the ecosystem of sports and more. Patrick Anthony Howard 'Paddy' Upton has over 25-years of experience working with high-performing teams in business and sports. He has been the head coach for multiple teams in different tournaments, including the Indian Premier League, Australian Big Bash League and the Pakistan Super League. Connect with us: Paddy - Instagram Shayamal - Instagram and Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.