Team Performance
Athletic Program Director
Heta Thakkar, Physiotherapist and Masters in Excercise Physiology and Kinesiology, special interest in Sports Performance and data analysis with an overall experience of 6 years. She is a track and field athlete and loves dancing.
Sports Scientist , S&C Coach
Daniel Meshach Jayaprakash is
BSc in Sports and Exercise Sciences. He has an experience as a professional fitness trainer and has also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Indian Jr. Women's Hockey Team. He believes in transforming lifestyles through science-backed concepts of Testing, Training, and Performance FOR ALL.
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S&C Coach, Sports Scientist
​Siddhant Gadge holds a B.Sc. in Sports & Exercise Sciences from DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, and is an ASCA-certified Strength & Conditioning Coach. He has interned at top institutes like the Inspire Institute of Sport and the Reliance Foundation, working with elite athletes in performance testing and S&C.
S&C Coach
With a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science , Darshan Karekar brings a dynamic blend of expertise to the field. An avid football enthusiast and an adventurous spirit, Darshan brings a wealth of experience working with athletes from grassroots to state levels in Maharashtra and Karnataka across various Disciplines. Darshan is dedicated to empowering athletes to reach their full potential.
Sports Scientist , S&C Coach
We welcome Omkar S. Shirke, a dedicated Strength & Conditioning Coach with a BSc. in Sports & Exercise Science (Honors) from Dr. D.Y. Patil University. Omkar is an ASCA-accredited coach with additional certifications in Sports Injury Prevention, Nutrition & Exercise, Game Speed by Ian Jeffreys, and Olympic Weightlifting & Kettlebell specialization.
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Sports Scientist , S&C Coach
Pranay Maru did his honors in Exercise and Sports Science and he brings a powerhouse of knowledge and skills to the table. His extensive coursework, ranging from youth athlete training to data analytics in sports law, reflects his commitment to the field. We are thrilled to have you on board . Lets achieve great heights together.
Sports Scientist , S&C Coach
We welcome Prashant Santosh Dubey, a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Scientist, now joining Performance Lab. With a BSc. in Sports & Exercise Science from Somaiya University, and certifications in IAAF Youth Athletics Level-1, Strength & Conditioning (ISST), and Prehab & Rehab (ACSM), Prashant brings a wealth of expertise.
Sports and Exercise Scientist
A graduate from Somaiya University with a Taekwondo Coaching Diploma from SAI, Shraddha Dixit brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and elite sports experience. She’s worked with Uttar Pradesh Sports Department, and has interned at PQ Performance Lab and eventually got absorbed as SnC coach in PQPL.
Support Staff
Akash Mohite is our support staff since the beginning of PQPL . He loves to play cricket, mobile games and enjoys listening to music. He is currently training himself to become Massage Therapist. He also makes great coffee.