Shama Kellogg

Shama Kellogg

Sports Psychologist

MSc (Sports Psychology), MA (Clinical Psychology)
Sterling University, Scotland, UK

Professional Biography

Shama Kellogg has a vast experience in Sports Psychology with her well rounded training from UK and India.

Education

  • M.Sc. in Psychology of Sport University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK 2021-2022
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad 2019-2021
  • B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology PDPU, Ahmedabad 2013-2017

Work Experience

1. Consulting as a Sport Psychologist at Manipal Hospital- April 2024 onwards

  • Administer psychological assessments to athletes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Analyze assessment results and develop personalized mental training programs.
  • Implement mental skills training techniques to improve performance under pressure, enhance focus and concentration, manage stress, and develop pre-competition routines.
  • Provide support and counseling to athletes during times of crisis, such as significant injuries, performance slumps, or personal challenges.

2. Employed as a Mental Health Support Worker at Cosgrove Care, Glasgow- 2022-2023

  • Working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs
  • Using person-centered planning techniques in addition to delivering excellent support practices

3. Worked as an HR Trainee at Indifoss Analytical Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad- 2018-19

  • Worked in the recruitment department wherein I screened the potential candidates according to the job requirements and processed their interviews with the organization
  • Maintaining the employee records
  • Conducting the employee engagement activities, especially workshops for technical and language proficiency.

Research

  • The Difference in the Stress Levels: A study of 12th Grade Students of the Science and Humanities Stream Students before their Board Exams
  • Stress Management in Hospitality: A study of students in the field of hospitality and their stress management depending on gender and locality
  • Social Status of Female Athletes: A qualitative study to determine the social status of renowned female athletes amongst sports fans when considering gender-appropriate and gender-inappropriate sport

Internships

  • 1. Worked with Rossvale Football Club – 2023

    Collaborated with David Caldwell, head of Rossvale FC, to work with select footballers training for the elite route by applying Flow theory.

  • 2. Volunteered at Hospital for Mental Health (government hospital in India) – 2020

    Conducted art-based activities with the chronic ward patients with an intent to improve their well-being.

  • 3. Internship at Calorx Prerna School – 2016

    Worked with children who were intellectually challenged and volunteered to help with effective learning interventions which helped them cope better.

  • 4. Psychology Trainee while interning with Energia Wellbeing Pvt. Ltd.- 2015
  • 5. Research Assistant for the Slum Rehabilitation in Ahmedabad: Impact Assessment – 2015

    Helped conduct surveys of people who were moved from slums into government apartments built across the city for 6 months. Tried to measure the social and psychological impact that the move had on the people and note their level of satisfaction with their improved living conditions.

Extra Curricular

  • Presented a paper at the 2nd Academic International Conference on Multi-Disciplinary studies and Education at the Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom- March 2017
  • Basic Mountaineering Course at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering- June 2016
  • Participated in All-India level Air-Pistol Shooting for 3 consecutive years- 2010, 2011, 2012