Future Plans

Keeping in mind, long term development of players, the foundation would focus on the following areas.
Increase the number of trainees under the scholarship programme
Organize football tournaments/ leagues by inviting other teams across the state or country to give more competitive exposure to players
Conduct free coaching clinics at grassroots level to introduce more children to football
Conduct coaches’ training and licensing programs to develop better educated coaches suited to training according to needs of the age groups.
Enable research focused on developing training curriculum and scientific programs and technological interventions based and suited on Indian and local conditions that help in develop better players that can compete against the best in the world, as well as sustainable models for development of players.
To set up a residential football academy that can provide year round training for elite age group team players with training, stay, food, schooling etc. taken care of.
Establish football development centers or nurseries in football playing areas where selected trainees are given specialized training around the year in the formative / grassroots age group to build a supply line of skilled players. Support other training programs by providing kit, training equipment’s and coaching curriculum required for training
Prepare Elite Age Group Teams to compete in All India Football Federation Youth League matches Under 18, Under 15 & Under 13 & other age group tournaments and other state or national level tournaments
  • Full size Training grounds suitable for 11-a-side training, with required infrastructure for hosting matches. Additional facilities like training rooms for theory sessions, gyms, swimming pools etc. are desirable.
  • Dedicated and licensed coaching staff for teams
  • Specialized support staff like physiotherapists, fitness trainers, sports psychologists, nutritionists.
  • Provide monthly stipend to Under 18 and other scholarship players to motivate them
  • Support in nutrition, to supplement growth and development of players
  • More exposure trips to better prepare teams by competing against other academies across Indian and abroad in future.
  • Adopt latest technology and sports science to improve player performance

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