Meet Our Expert Football Coaches & Staff
Behind every goal scored and skill mastered are the people who make it happen. Meet the mentors, coaches, and staff who bring our family-first football philosophy to life.
Meet our Goalkeeper Coach and the soul of the academy, Adhip Bhandary. With an AFC B License and a Master's in Sports Management, he has been leading BYFL for 14 years with unmatched passion and dedication.
Coach Adhip in his element on the field. As our head goalkeeper coach, he is a favorite among the players for his perfect mix of tough love and kindness, helping them excel between the posts.
Coach Adhip demonstrates proper ball-handling technique. His hands-on approach and expertise have been instrumental in developing top-tier goalkeepers at our academy.
Introducing Coach Ashwin Yudhistira, an engineer turned professional football coach. A part of our family for over 6 years, his kind nature and dedication make him a beloved mentor to our players.
Coach Ashwin, one of our longest-serving coaches, stands proudly on the pitch. His commitment to the sport and our players is an inspiration to everyone at the academy.
Meet Coach Premnathan, a doctor by profession who followed his passion to become a football coach. Here he is showing off his skills, balancing a ball on his head with a smile.
Coach Prem, our second-longest-serving coach, strikes a confident pose on the field. He is loved by all players for his immense dedication and supportive coaching style.
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We don’t just hire instructors; we bring on mentors who understand that football is a journey, not a sprint. Whether you are refining goalkeeping techniques with Coach Adhip or learning the basics from Coach Zicco, our team blends professional AFC-certified expertise with the kind of patience that builds long-term confidence in young players.
At BYFL, we believe the quality of your football education starts with the people on the pitch. Our coaching staff is a unique mix of professional athletes, AFC-licensed tacticians, and former experts from diverse fields like medicine and engineering who have chosen to dedicate their lives to the beautiful game.
This variety brings more than just football drills to our academy. It brings perspective. Coach Adhip, our head goalkeeper coach with 14 years of experience and an AFC B License, sets the standard for our technical training. You will find that our team, including longtime mentors like Coach Ashwin and Dr. Prem, values the individual progress of every student.
We also prioritize stability. With operations leaders like Jagadeesh, who has been running our backend for 12 years, and our 'Soul of BYFL' Meghana, who scouts the next generation of talent, your child is supported by a team that works as hard off the field as they do on it. We are not just teaching football; we are building a community in Bengaluru where coaches and students grow together over seasons and years.
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We are a family of coaches who have been living and breathing football for over 15 years. From AFC-licensed experts to former athletes who have transitioned into teaching, we treat every session as an opportunity to shape character, not just talent. When you train with us, you are not just learning drills; you are joining a community that celebrates your growth.
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