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title: "Bengaluru FC Coaching Team: Expert Mentors for Young Footballers"
description: "Meet the certified coaching team at BFC Soccer Schools. Our AFC and UEFA-qualified mentors focus on skill, discipline, and building a foundation for aspiring young footballers."
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last_updated: 2025-09-13
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# Meet Our Certified Football Coaching Team

Tribe Verified · 6,000+ kids coached across India since 2014.

By [Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools](https://mytribe.in/bfcsoccerschools) · Training centers across Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Dehradun & Ballari · ₹12K Per Quarter (3 Months) (estimate)

Part of [Youth Football Development Program](https://mytribe.in/bfcsoccerschools/youth-football-development-program). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bfcsoccerschools/youth-football-development-program/gallery)

Behind every goal and successful dribble is a mentor dedicated to your child's growth. Meet the professional coaches guiding the next generation at Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: Our U19 Assistant Coach, Rino Anto, a former BFC player, shares why he returned to our grassroots program and his passion for shaping the next generation of footballers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/086dca16-42d8-462f-bc5c-33e137006461)
- [Video: It's the small moments of guidance and encouragement that make a big difference. Our coaches are dedicated to building confidence in every player, every time they kick a ball.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88970282-d9f1-4878-8406-1701733b9536)
- ![Coach Nishad Nagraj, who once played for the club, now trains the stars of tomorrow. His journey is an inspiration and a testament to our philosophy of developing players into mentors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2f26bff-9500-4d60-a7cf-ad33e5397eba)
- ![Coach Nishad Nagraj leads a training session, demonstrating the passion and expertise that our coaches bring to every practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cfded50-2632-473d-862d-0fc068c42d88)
- ![A coach in action on the training ground, providing instructions and motivation to the young players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30880943-7aaf-478f-ad3f-f185e2b779c3)
- ![A coach uses a tactics board to explain formations and strategy to the players. We focus on developing tactical understanding alongside technical skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d339d8d-21c9-4a6e-8f82-097593c22660)
- ![The smile of a coach who loves his job. Our coaches are passionate about football and dedicated to helping young players grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4433fd8c-5269-43d9-8348-3de59e175fbe)
- [Video: On Teacher's Day, our coaches share the best advice they've ever received, offering insights into their coaching philosophies of simplicity, learning, and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce41fe8b-eb57-4b04-9bcb-80e67ad52d3c)
- ![A tribute to our coaches on Teacher's Day. We celebrate the mentors who bring out the best in our little ones every single day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d50af9c7-8de7-46ae-9274-af896c821d10)
- ![Nishad Nagraj, our Technical Lead and Head Coach of the U19 Young Blues Elite, has come full circle, from player to coach at BFC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/168e149b-41e8-4efc-a295-d969b6de5ba5)
- ![A look at Coach Nishad Nagraj's impressive journey and qualifications, including his Scottish FA and ASCA certifications.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/405567ce-3d33-4438-90a9-1b4e68e6959e)
- ![Tracing Coach Nishad's early career, from joining the BFC Reserve team in 2013 to his first team debut in 2014.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/641adede-e0b1-4800-975b-4cb24605043b)
- ![Coach Nishad's recent achievements, including earning his UEFA B Fitness Diploma and his role as Technical Lead for BFC Soccer Schools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d3c31bc-ee9d-4786-a38a-5b20e2ec80d6)
- ![A snapshot of Coach Nishad's career, including his AIFF D License and his time in the health and wellness industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4769c770-555c-46e0-b7d0-ca3a6acd2b40)
- ![Coach Nishad's journey continues with his UEFA B Diploma and his return to BFC as a Residential Academy Coach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cd0627c-c97a-4e6d-9780-95c8d7fd788a)
- ![A coach observes a training session, carefully assessing player performance and providing feedback.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38919f15-c773-4830-9999-3bbc683eea97)
- [Video: A recap of our Coaches' Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session, where our coaches are always learning and improving their methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51fbd1da-8597-4bff-b760-366df67855ee)
- ![19 coaches participated in our latest CPD, led by Head Coach Sandeep Singh, focusing on maximizing training efficiency and using diverse methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a0e097b-d8a8-43b7-b7f0-4f09333eada2)
- ![A group photo of our dedicated coaching staff at a CPD event. We invest in our coaches to ensure the highest quality of training for our players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/082526f1-ec25-49f4-8bd6-6c24627d21f9)
- ![A coach participates in a running drill during a CPD session. Our coaches lead by example, maintaining their own fitness and passion for the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/019fa8ca-f511-4d70-ace8-796604c5d271)
- ![Head Coach Sandeep Singh leads a discussion during a CPD session, sharing his expertise with our team of coaches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4e55993-f075-494c-8114-d709a245daf5)
- ![Coach Shankar Sampingiraj directs players during a training session. Our coaches are hands-on, providing constant guidance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27928929-20a9-46f9-b985-32ca0f0927e1)
- ![Coach Shankar Sampingiraj, a former player, now mentors the youngest members of our soccer schools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6832d17-8b3c-44c3-9aab-6bfb518926dd)
- ![Coach Shankar Sampingiraj watches over his young players, ensuring they learn in a safe and supportive environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8920ae25-d931-4203-b970-85aabc391d10)
- ![Coach Shankar Sampingiraj demonstrates a throw-in, teaching the correct technique to his players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83e2a468-bf68-4746-8104-38c65cbaef85)
- ![A coach provides instructions during a training session, ensuring every player understands their role and the drill's objective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/184b3bf2-093c-447d-8bd4-63dee2af6cd7)
- ![A timeline of Coach Shankar Sampingiraj's early career, including representing India U16 and playing in the I-League.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5603704c-0d93-4fb1-85b3-a00490e8b236)
- ![We welcome back Shankar Sampingiraj, a former player who has returned as a coach to shape the future of Indian football.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1cbec92-c022-4998-a984-ae971002cfb4)
- ![Coach Shankar's career highlights, including winning the Federation Cup with BFC and representing India at the Asian Games.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32a965d1-d3b4-47fd-86a8-f2e8d567f3df)
- ![A look at Coach Shankar's professional career across various clubs, bringing a wealth of experience to our program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/025b447f-3414-4cca-8f12-5cd88eeb1c72)
- ![Tracing Coach Shankar's journey from Pailan Arrows to joining Bengaluru FC in 2013.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/984e60b9-144e-4587-8384-9022c99856c0)
- ![More milestones from Coach Shankar's playing career, including winning his second I-League title with BFC and making his India U23 debut.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a2fcc7a-6119-468d-af88-6c952ae16e02)
- ![A coach points out instructions during a drill, ensuring every session is productive and counts towards player development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ba8d6d9-f76b-47ba-812c-617b693cd705)
- ![The legendary Rino Anto, now a coach with our program, shares a smile on the training ground. His experience is invaluable to our young players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3eba611e-6554-4a7b-abc6-c11290e2f1a7)
- ![Coach Rino Anto oversees a training game, guiding the next generation with the wisdom of a seasoned professional.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e369ad9-f73e-444a-978d-f09b2aef4586)
- ![Coach Rino Anto, focused and dedicated, watches his players during a session at our Kalyan Nagar center.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88709959-b497-4bc9-8607-2624ca1ad0f5)
- ![A look back at Rino Anto's decorated career, including winning the I-League and Federation Cup with BFC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/987c0304-7602-406f-be8d-52db322d309f)
- ![The story of Rino Anto's resilience, overcoming a career-threatening injury to continue his journey in football.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8b70ab6-626d-40ea-aed3-ee81961fb601)
- ![Rino Anto's journey began at the TATA Football Academy at age 16, a path that led him to become a professional and now a mentor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e85093f-ed31-4cad-9428-9a01b5c7f496)
- ![Rino Anto's story of perseverance, refusing a job to continue his recovery and pursue his football dream.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9fc5144-5b4f-49e0-861c-56a3d7d94f63)
- ![The beginning of Rino Anto's journey with Bengaluru FC in 2013, a club where he has become a household name.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97c50aca-04b1-4951-a6b0-8230d1fbc2ed)
- ![Back to the grassroots. Rino Anto returns to BFC as an Assistant Coach for the U19 Young Blues Elite, bringing his vast experience to our youth program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a12e032-e06e-4b84-91b1-c936de20ecde)
- ![Introducing Senior Coach Keegan Pereira for BFC Soccer Schools Qatar, a two-time I-League Champion and former Team India player.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/229bd4f2-c87a-4859-9077-92b483a91071)
- ![Introducing Coach Amjad Jan for BFC Soccer Schools Qatar, an AFC 'C' License holder with experience coaching at The Sports School and Rajasthan United.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33899a32-87e9-44c9-bc5b-c7bfe3043c4c)
- [Video: "Football is not a solo game." A coach delivers a powerful team talk after a match, teaching the importance of teamwork and resilience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f099167-3f70-4671-8990-7b6b9ae19ac0)
- ![Our coaches participate in an orientation by StepOut.ai, learning how to use data to track player development and maximize potential.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4eef070-a7c9-4ece-af6b-16d7d9830797)
- ![A coach listens intently during a tech orientation session. We are committed to using modern tools to enhance our coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4af7c3ec-c652-4bb7-8930-f403cc6d4f5c)
- ![Our coaches, seen from behind, are focused on learning about new technologies to improve player training and performance analysis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/968062a9-5dd5-49f7-86bb-8d1cb1ec38c5)
- ![A coach in deep thought during a session on data analytics in football. We encourage continuous learning among our staff.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ea08e04-1c4c-4b37-b31e-d1bba3dd79ca)
- [Video: Our coaching community came together for a season-opening session covering tactics, strategy, and holistic development to align our goals for the upcoming season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ecb89b4-5886-43cb-8147-5dcae030980f)
- ![A coach listens during a briefing led by our Head of Youth Development. We ensure our coaching staff is aligned with the club's philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1c25bf-0509-4c47-b210-a159c89656c7)
- ![Jason Withe, BFC Head of Youth Development, leads an insightful session for our coaches, setting the tone and expectations for the season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eda925ac-ed26-4cf1-8c31-7d33518fb756)
- ![Coaches listen attentively during a pre-season briefing, preparing to implement the club's development strategy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbeac8f9-6cd1-4300-9de1-b335aaa66e5a)
- ![Our coaches are educators, teaching young players the nuances of the game and helping them grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e505a74c-3b39-461c-b390-a9920b817254)
- ![Our coaches are listeners, taking the time to understand each player's needs and provide personalized guidance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e824e6d-aac6-4e62-8d8a-fbcdc6e320d1)
- ![Our coaches are observers, constantly analyzing performance to provide constructive feedback and support player development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70aae824-4471-4c30-a030-0445cd558305)
- ![A coach demonstrates a drill, providing a clear visual example for young players to follow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99b0bf8f-a428-45cc-a5c1-bf8c02d27a0e)
- ![Head of Youth Development Jason Withe addresses parents and coaches at the Young Blues Elite orientation, emphasizing our collaborative approach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbf907f8-59fa-40bc-b6aa-73a6de2f5bcb)
- ![Two of our coaches at the Grassroots Festival in Whitefield, ready to guide the next generation of players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c083c581-f6d3-4bfd-965f-ec83a2910120)
- ![BFC First Team Assistant Coach Renedy Singh with the coaching staff at our partner SSE, celebrating a 3-year anniversary.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af752e80-4424-4280-90a2-d9d657a89b06)
- ![The young players at our SSE partner center were thrilled to meet and learn from former India Captain, Renedy Singh.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e97971bc-d61a-4a8f-998d-3aa235074809)
- ![A smile from a legend. Renedy Singh's visit was an inspiring experience for both our players and coaches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe8bcf8b-e578-4bf7-9e49-b06a56c72eda)
- [Video: This video captures the many roles our coaches play, from motivator and teacher to leader, all driven by a pure passion for the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91e6c05a-9c45-47e2-ad34-fef581de2e02)

## About Meet Our Coaches: Mentors on and off the Pitch

Our coaching philosophy is simple: 'unlearn to learn'. With an average coach-to-student ratio of 1:12 to 1:15, our trainers prioritize personal feedback over mass drills. Whether your child is 5 or 16, our mentors—many of whom are ex-professional players—focus on building tactical intelligence, confidence, and solid technique rather than just completing exercises.

### Mentors Who Know the Game
At BFC Soccer Schools, we don't just hire instructors; we bring on mentors who have walked the path. Our coaching team includes former professional players like Rino Anto and Technical Leads like Nishad Nagraj, who bring real-world match experience to our youth training.

### Certification and Expertise
Football is a science, and our coaches are certified to teach it. Our staff holds various AIFF, AFC, and UEFA-level coaching qualifications. This ensures that every session, from basic ball mastery to advanced match simulations, follows a curriculum backed by modern sports science and structured development phases.

### More Than Just Football
We view our role as holistic. On Teacher’s Day and throughout the year, our coaches emphasize that success isn't just about winning matches; it's about helping a child develop discipline, resilience, and a love for the game. 

* **Tactical Focus:** Using tactics boards and small-sided games to teach decision-making.
* **Individualized Growth:** Regular progress tracking through our official portal.
* **Safety First:** Ensuring a fun, supportive, and safe environment on premium artificial turf surfaces.

Whether your child is looking for casual weekend play or the intensive pathway to our Elite squads, our coaches are there to guide their progression every step of the way.

## About Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools

We are the Grassroots Development Programme of Bengaluru FC. We started as a group of people with a big dream for Indian football, and today, we help thousands of kids grow with the game in a supportive, fun, and safe environment.

[See all of Bengaluru FC Soccer Schools's services](https://mytribe.in/bfcsoccerschools)

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