--- title: "Coaching Staff & Training Philosophy at Bangalore City FC" description: "Meet the UEFA and AFC licensed coaching staff at Bangalore City FC. From youth development to KSFA Super Division, we build total footballers in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bangalorecityfc/elite-professional-team-trials/our-coaching-philosophy-expert-staff last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Our Coaching Philosophy & Expert Staff Tribe Verified · UEFA and AFC licensed coaching staff By [Bangalore City FC](https://mytribe.in/bangalorecityfc) · Trials held at Hennur and Ulsoor · ₹199 per player (estimate) Part of [Elite & Professional Team Trials](https://mytribe.in/bangalorecityfc/elite-professional-team-trials). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bangalorecityfc/elite-professional-team-trials/gallery) At Bangalore City FC, we believe great footballers are made, not born. Meet the licensed team building the next generation of talent in Namma Ooru. ## Photos and videos - ![We are excited to welcome our new Head Coach & Technical Director, Othallo Tabia, an AFC A License holder with a wealth of experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d340337-b76e-4a32-ba36-111deac3acfb) - ![Introducing Keshav Parekh, our new Head Coach for the U17 & U18 squads, who is pursuing his AFC B License and has a passion for developing young talent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/054a1aa1-3185-4856-a584-1e88af955db4) - ![Our coaching team in a strategy session, planning for the upcoming season. A shared vision is key to our success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/427bd85c-0e99-4192-b6a2-aaeba6aa7c83) - ![Congratulations to Coach Raghavendra on successfully completing his AIFF C License certification. We invest in our coaches' development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34600817-21a0-4caf-92a8-a90847c407a3) - ![Another proud moment as Coach John earns his AIFF C License. Our coaching staff is always improving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ac70f05-bc0f-4645-bb57-ac19c3fd0a61) - ![A portrait of one of our dedicated coaches at the MDL Tournament. Our staff is the backbone of our success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7056bce6-1286-4dc0-991e-88a6d127dafe) - ![Coaches and players in a huddle. We believe in a collaborative approach to training and development, with no shortcuts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44c9e82b-3a03-4074-8912-cdc2c7c2c4a2) ## About Our Coaching Philosophy & Expert Staff We don't just run drills; we run a football academy. Our training sessions, led by UEFA and AFC licensed coaches, involve actual video analysis and tactical strategy meetings, ensuring every movement on the pitch has a specific purpose aimed at league-level performance. Great football isn't just about fitness; it's about decision-making. That's why our coaching philosophy at Bangalore City FC revolves around the 'Total Footballer' concept. Whether you're in our grassroots U7 program or pushing for the KSFA Super Division, you are learning from staff who have lived the game. Our technical direction is led by Othallo Tabia, an AFC A License holder with a massive career spanning Mahindra United and Gokulam Kerala FC. He brings the exact intensity required for professional setups. Our U17 and U18 squads are mentored by Keshav Parekh, who has led teams to success in the TAL Cup and brings experience from Neymar Jr’s 5 in Brazil. We emphasize: * **Tactical Awareness:** We use video analysis to break down your game, so you understand your role in every transition. * **Certified Guidance:** Every coach on our pitch holds active certifications, from AIFF C licenses to AFC B and A licenses. We invest in their growth so they can invest in yours. * **Real-World Application:** You aren't training for training's sake. Our staff plans every session with the specific requirements of our league campaigns in mind, from technical passing squares to 11v11 match simulations. If you want to play for a club that treats your development with the same seriousness as a matchday, you are in the right place. ## About Bangalore City FC We are Bangalore City FC, the Lions roaring from the heart of Namma Ooru. Our squad is built by coaches who have played at the highest levels and earned the licenses to prove it, ensuring every player gets top-tier mentorship. 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