Champions Gallery: Our Track & Field Achievements
Every medal in this gallery is the result of science-backed training and pure dedication. See how our athletes are breaking records on tracks across Mumbai.
A new record set. Here is our athlete Alden Noronha after breaking his own Mumbai University 110m hurdles record with a time of 14.47 seconds.
The reward for dedication. An athlete holds her gold and silver medals from the Kendriya Vidyalaya regional championship in the 100m, 200m, and Long Jump events.
A young champion's first taste of victory. One of our junior athletes stands proudly on the podium after securing a medal in the 50m sprint at the SFA championships.
The full team celebrating their wins at the MASA Athletic Meet. This photo captures the collective success and strong team spirit that defines our academy.
Our sub-junior champions after a fantastic performance at the MSDAA meet. We focus on developing talent from a young age, celebrating every achievement along the way.
Kicking off the season with multiple wins at the Tracknight Athletics Meet. Our athletes excelled in both individual events like the long jump and in team relays.
A group of our winners from the MSDAA meet, showcasing success across a wide range of events including sprints, hurdles, long jump, and relays for various age groups.
A collage celebrating the many victories of our athletes at the MSSA 2022 championships, highlighting the breadth of talent within our team.
Celebrating a personal best and a 2nd place finish in the 80m Hurdles at the Maharashtra state athletics championships.
An athlete proudly displays her bronze medal won in the 100m hurdles at the state championships in Chiplun.
About Champions Gallery
These podium finishes are not accidental. Before any athlete steps onto the track for a race, we run them through mandatory biomechanical assessments to pinpoint muscle imbalances and improve form. Whether it's a 100m sprint or a long jump, you will see our runners focusing on specific mechanics—like start block clearance and hurdle rhythm—rather than just running laps.
The Science Behind the Results
Success on the track at St. Dominic Savio and Holy Family grounds isn't just about raw effort; it is about how efficiently you move. Our training philosophy is built on three pillars:
- Biomechanical Screening: We start with physical tests like the Cooper VO2max and musculoskeletal checks to understand your unique movement patterns.
- Form Correction: From hurdle rhythm to sprint posture, our coaches and in-house physiotherapists work together to adjust your form in real-time, preventing injury while increasing speed.
- Structured Progression: Whether you are an Under-12 junior or a senior competitor, our programs scale from 3-day base-building sessions to 5-day performance modules, ensuring steady improvement throughout the academic year.
Preparing for Your First Race
We don't just coach elite athletes; we build them. If you are starting as a beginner, our programs focus on establishing a solid foundation in agility and coordination. For serious competitors, we move into race-specific modeling, which involves training at competition-height hurdles and using standardized timing systems to track your progress against real-world benchmarks. If you are ready to stop guessing and start training with a purpose, we are ready to help you reach the podium.
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We are a family of coaches and athletes who believe that real performance comes from understanding your own body. Dayanand Shetty started DSSA to give back to the sport, and today, we train kids and pros alike at our Andheri grounds to build foundations that last.
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