Youngsters will have an opportunity to learn the goalkeeping trades from renowned former India goalkeepers. A specially designed course, which would provide proper guidelines for goalkeepers, is set to be launched in Mumbai, in the first week of January, 2018. Aspiring goalkeepers and young goalkeeper will get an opportunity to learn the basic trades of tending the bar, right from the grassroots levels to intermediate and also advance training.
The Academy will be a one of a kind in Mumbai, in fact to the whole of India. The curriculum of this unique Academy is specifically programmed to promote, develop and uplift the standard of football Goalkeeping. Young goalkeepers will be trained under former International (India), Maharashtra State, National and seasoned goalkeepers who played for top clubs of India for several years.
The Academy will be managed by Jai Bharat FC – A KSA registered and affiliated club in Mumbai. Former Orkay, Maharashtra and AIFF XI Goalkeeper, Shekhar Bangera, who is the brainchild behind this Academy said, “Our Vision is to impart the art of football goalkeeping to take you to the next level (top-level). All the trainees will be under the guidance of renowned former goalkeepers.”
Under the guidance of experienced International player turned coaches both young and experienced goalkeepers have the option of learning and honing their skills. Players under the age groups of 10, 12 or 14 will be given Basic Grassroots training while for players of 15 or above will have two options, Intermediate training or Advanced training.
Shekhar Bangera will be assisted by former India goalkeepers Bhaskar Malty and Yusuf Ansari. Ansari, was also among the coaching staff of India U17 World Cup Team. Ansari with his vast experience will be technical advisor for the programme.
Another former International and Tata SC player Surendra Kumar will also head the coaching department of the Academy. The Coaching Panel also includes Vijay Swamy, former Air India goalkeeper with an experience of more than 15 years, Dhanraj More, FIFA Referee (Law of the Game), Raguveer Kanolkar former Central Railway, state and National Player, Purshottam Bangera, Orkay, State level player for Maharashtra.
The players will be trained for a year-long duration during the course with sessions twice a week, schedule on weekends. Intially there will be two centres in Mumbai. In South Mumbai the camp will be conducted at the KSA ground, Churchgate and at the Lions ground, Santacruz.
Parents and players interested in registering are requested to contact us by Email: msgkfootballacademy@gmail.com or Contact on Mob: 9833875036, 9619615487 or 9082049447 for any further details.