Paddy Upton Professor Paddy Upton is a South African-born mental coach for high performance oriented  business executives and sports teams

Paddy Upton

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Professor Paddy Upton is a South African-born mental coach for high performance oriented business executives and sports teams

Sports psychologist with engaging leadership and motivation talks.

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Location
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south africa

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english

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

About Paddy Upton

Patrick Anthony Howard aka Paddy Upton is a South African sports psychologist and coach famous for his work in cricket, he is also a practice professor in Deakin University. He gained notable recognition for his role as a mental conditioning coach with the Indian cricket team during their 2011 World Cup victory. His approach combines psychological strategies with practical coaching methods to enhance performance, strength, and team flow.

Before his time with the Indian team, Paddy Upton had a successful coaching career with various teams, including the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His methods as a mental coach often focus on creating a positive and high-performance environment, encouraging mental strength, and improving individual and team performance for athletes.

Paddy Upton has also worked with other sports and organisations, applying his expertise as a mental coach and leadership coach in mental conditioning and leadership. His contributions have been influential in modern sports coaching, blending psychological principles with practical applications to achieve best performances from the players. His lessons and methodologies continue to impact cricket and other sports athletes globally.

Achievements

1. World Cup Victory with India (2011)

Paddy Upton played a vital role as the mental conditioning coach for the Indian cricket team during their victorious 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign. His leadership coaching strategies contributed to the team's strong performance and eventual win.

 2. IPL Success with Rajasthan Royals

As the leadership coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he actively led the team to victory in the inaugural 2008 season. His creative coaching methods were key to the team's success.

3. Gukesh D win to become World Chess Champion 

In 2024, Gukesh D carved history and became the youngest World Chess Champion. Paddy Upton was his mental coach and taught him how to control his mind during environments with stress and many more things. 

3. Influential Coaching Career

Paddy Upton has coached various teams and players across different setups of the game, dealing with different athletes implementing his mental conditioning techniques to improve team performance and player strength. His work has influenced coaching practices globally.

Paddy Upton was the mental coach of Gukesh D in his historical win to become the youngesh world chess champion

He was the mental conditioning coach of the Indian Hockey team that won a bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

 4. Author and Speaker

Paddy Upton has authored books and given talks on sports psychology and coaching. He is also a practice professor at Deakin University. His writings, including "The Barefoot Coach," offer insights into his coaching philosophy and strategies for mental conditioning in sports.

 5. Global Impact

His methodologies have been applied across various sports and teams worldwide, extending his influence beyond cricket to other fields and organisations. This showcases the broad application of his expertise in mental conditioning.

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Why Paddy Upton?

Choosing Paddy Upton as a motivational speaker can be an advantage for several reasons:

 1. Expertise in Performance Psychology

You can hire Paddy Upton to leverage his deep understanding of sports psychology and mental conditioning. This enables him to provide valuable lessons on achieving peak performance and overcoming mental barriers.

 2. Proven Track Record

 Book Paddy Upton so that you benefit from his proven success as a mental coach with the Indian cricket team and Rajasthan Royals, demonstrating his ability to inspire and lead teams to victory.

 3. Practical Insights

When you hire Paddy Upton, you can access practical strategies for enhancing motivation, strength, and team dynamics grounded in real-world applications from high-stakes environments.

 4. Inspiring Stories

When you Book Paddy Upton, you can tap into his compelling narratives, lessons, and personal journey, providing inspiration and engagement for your audience.

 5. Holistic Approach

Hire Paddy Upton to experience his holistic approach, integrating psychological principles with practical coaching techniques, offering a complete view of achieving personal and professional goals.

 6. Global Impact

When you book Paddy Upton, you can benefit from his global influence and experience across various sports and teams, showcasing the broad application of his expertise.

 7. Leadership Development

 Hiring Paddy Upton helps develop leadership qualities within your organisation, drawing from his experience in developing high-performance environments.

 8. Enhanced Team Dynamics

When you hire Paddy Upton, you can improve team bonding and effectiveness, utilising his strategies to increase team dynamics and achieve collective success.

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Why Hire Paddy Upton From Engage4more?

Expert Coordination: Engage4more guarantees a seamless booking process that includes logistical assistance so that you can focus on your event. 

Personalised Service:  At Engage4more, we offer personalised service to customise Paddy Upton’s participation according to your event’s specific needs and objectives, ensuring a successful event.

Professional Support: When you book Paddy Upton, our team provides dedicated support throughout every stage, addressing any questions or special requirements and ensuring flawless event execution.

Maximise Impact: Engage4more focuses on the full impact of Paddy Upton’s engagement, ensuring that his insights and experiences are delivered seamlessly to inspire and engage your audience.

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Paddy Upton

Professor Paddy Upton is a South African-born mental coach for high performance oriented business executives and sports teams

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FAQs

1. What are Paddy Upton fees?

If you plan to book Paddy Upton or any other artist or sportsperson and want to know their fees, you can contact Engage4more, who will explain them to you. Fees may vary according to the artist's current demand in the market or other factors. 

2. What type of events can we hire Paddy Upton for?

You can hire Paddy Upton for various events, including sports clinics, panel discussions, keynote speeches for organisational events, motivational speaking sessions, and fests.

3. Does Paddy Upton do corporate events? 

Yes, Paddy Upton does corporate motivational speaking events. He is one of the best sports psychologists and coaches, and he shares his journey and years of experience to inspire corporate audiences. His talks often emphasise the importance of hard work, leadership, collaboration, and a winning mindset in sports and professional life. 

4. How can we hire Paddy Upton for my next event?

If you want to book Paddy Upton for your next event, you can contact the engage4more team by filling out the form on our website or directly calling or emailing our engagement experts. We will ensure you have a seamless experience hiring your favourite artist for your event. Hire Paddy Upton or any other motivational speaker for your next event from engage4more and provide the most rewarding experience for everyone participating.

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