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Dr Neha Malhotra

Research Project Coordinator

Dr. Neha Malhotra is a Mental Performance Consultant with a PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Hong Kong. She is registered with the ISSP, an apprentice member of CSPA, and working toward CMPC® accreditation. Neha brings extensive research and applied experience, combining academic expertise with hands-on work in high-performance sport. She previously served as the Team Lead for Sport Psychology and the Research Project Coordinator at the National Youth Sports Institute, Singapore, where she supported youth and senior national athletes across major events, including the SEA Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Over the past year, she has been working with provincial and national-level athletes in Canada, further strengthening her culturally informed, evidence-based approach to practice. Neha’s research focuses on performance under pressure, athlete mental health and well-being. She has co-authored book chapters on choking and self-focus theories, and developed the Skill Acquisition Framework for Youth Sport reflecting her commitment to integrating scientific research into applied practice.

PhD | ISSP - R

Dr. Neha Malhotra is a Mental Performance Consultant with a PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Hong Kong. She is registered with the ISSP, an apprentice member of CSPA, and working toward CMPC® accreditation. Neha brings extensive research and applied experience, combining academic expertise with hands-on work in high-performance sport. She previously served as the Team Lead for Sport Psychology and the Research Project Coordinator at the National Youth Sports Institute, Singapore, where she supported youth and senior national athletes across major events, including the SEA Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Over the past year, she has been working with provincial and national-level athletes in Canada, further strengthening her culturally informed, evidence-based approach to practice.
Neha’s research focuses on performance under pressure, athlete mental health and well-being. She has co-authored book chapters on choking and self-focus theories, and developed the Skill Acquisition Framework for Youth Sport reflecting her commitment to integrating scientific research into applied practice.

What this project means & Why it matters

I believe that mental well-being and performance go hand in hand. I am passionate about building an environment that is equal parts safe, challenging, supportive and enjoyable for athletes, coaches and their support staff. I am thrilled to contribute to the CHAMPS project, which evaluates the effectiveness of Canada’s National Mental Health Strategy for High Performance Sport. It is a privilege to collaborate with such a distinguished team of researchers and sport partners. As an apprentice in Mental Performance Consulting, gaining a clear understanding of how national initiatives are supporting athletes, coaches, and support staff is essential, and I am committed to helping advance this important work.

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