Meet the Expert Coaches Behind Our Sports Programs
We believe better coaches build better players. Meet the team of AFC-certified directors and national-level athletes who manage our leagues and academies, ensuring your child gets professional guidance, not just a weekend run-around.
Introducing the driving force behind D5 Sports, our founder Adiba Mohsin. With over a decade of industry experience and 15 years in basketball, she is a passionate advocate for excellence and gender inclusion in sports.
Meet our Director, Vivek Easwaran. A seasoned professional with an AFC B Coaching License and a Masters in High Performance Football from Barcelona, he brings strategic leadership and expertise in player development.
This is our Head Football Coach, Jigme Lama. As a seasoned footballer who played in the Bangalore Super Division, he brings unmatched passion and dedication to training over 250 students.
Namrata Avasthi is our Head of Events & Business Development. A former National level basketball player, she is the backbone of our operations and her expertise is evident in the success of our leagues.
Introducing Vivek Abraham, our Head Basketball Coach for D5 Sports East. His journey includes numerous championships and representing Karnataka State, bringing invaluable experience to our program.
Ashwin S is our Head Coach for the U-9 and U-11 football programs. An accomplished player himself, he is dedicated to fostering excellence in our youngest athletes.
I celebrate the dedicated coaches who guide our teams. This is one of the many dynamic mentors from the Junior Fives League 2024.
About this collection
Our coaching isn't just about drill repetition. Because we maintain a strict 1:12 coach-to-student ratio, our mentors actually learn your child’s playing style, strengths, and where they need to sharpen their game, whether that is footwork on the turf or ball handling on the basketball court.
Our philosophy is simple: your child deserves to learn from people who have actually walked the path. We have moved past the era of generic playground supervisors. Our leadership team brings genuine pedigree to the field, from AFC B-Licensed directors to coaches who have competed in the Bangalore Super Division and at the National level.
When you choose our academy or league, you are tapping into a system where experience is the default. Every session follows a structured curriculum developed by our team, ensuring that kids aren't just playing games but are actively progressing in their technical skills, physical conditioning, and socio-affective growth.
Why Our Approach Works:
- Small Ratios: We keep our coach-to-student ratio at 1:12. This ensures your child gets personalized attention rather than getting lost in a crowd.
- Pro Pedigree: Our football team includes AFC/AIFF certified trainers, while our basketball programs are led by state-level representatives.
- Quarterly Tracking: We don't just coach and walk away. Coaches conduct quarterly assessments, tracking your child's physical development and technical skill progression.
Whether your child is competing in the Junior Fives League or attending our academy sessions at venues like NPS Sarjapur, they are being observed by mentors who know what it takes to reach the next level. We aren't just teaching a sport; we are building a foundation for future athletes. If you want to see how our team can help your child, we offer diagnostic sessions to audit technical skills and physical readiness.
D5 Sports
We are D5 Sports, and we are just as obsessed with the game as you are. We assembled a team that has actually played the leagues, held the trophies, and earned their coaching badges, so your kids get real-world guidance, not just theory.
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