Meet the Coaches: AIFF-Licensed Football Mentors
At FANM, we aren't just trainers; we’re mentors building your football foundation. Our AIFF-certified coaches focus on individual growth, tactical smarts, and a whole lot of passion on the pitch.
Meet Coach Shubham Ojha, a D-Licensed coach with a passion for possession-based football. He focuses on building mental toughness, creativity, and a winning mindset in young players.
This is Coach Rahul Umesh Prasad, a D-Licensed coach whose philosophy is all about making sure kids enjoy football. He emphasizes fun, passion, and skill-building at the grassroots level.
Get to know Coach Ashutosh Chatterjee, a D-Licensed coach who emphasizes possession-based football and tactical flexibility. He is dedicated to fostering technical skills with a team-first mentality.
This graphic outlines the mission of my academy. Founded in 2018, my goal is to lead grassroots football in Navi Mumbai by nurturing young talent with skills, discipline, and teamwork.
Meet Coach Abhinay Singh, another one of our dedicated D-Licensed coaches. He is focused on nurturing young talent and is inspired by FC Barcelona's commitment to homegrown players.
A coach gathers a group of young players for a quick talk. I believe clear communication and constant feedback are essential for development.
A coach shares a moment of encouragement with a young player. These small interactions build trust and confidence.
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What I love about our team is how we handle mistakes during a session. We don't just shout instructions from the sidelines; we stop the drill, show you the technique, and make sure you understand why it works. Whether you are working on possession play or mastering tactical positioning, you get direct, hands-on guidance every single time you step on the turf.
Mentorship Over Just Training
We believe that coaching is about more than just setting up cones and blowing a whistle. Our coaches are AIFF-licensed professionals who view themselves as mentors first and trainers second. We know that every player, from a 4-year-old taking their first touches to a teenager prepping for competitive play, learns differently.
The FANM Coaching Philosophy
Our team—including Coach Shubham Ojha, Coach Rahul Umesh Prasad, Coach Ashutosh Chatterjee, and Coach Abhinay Singh—shares a singular focus: nurturing talent through positive reinforcement and technical discipline.
- Shubham Ojha: Focuses on possession-based play and building a resilient, winning mindset.
- Rahul Umesh Prasad: Specializes in the grassroots level, ensuring kids fall in love with the game while building essential motor skills.
- Ashutosh Chatterjee: Emphasizes tactical flexibility and quick ball movement, inspired by European giants like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
- Abhinay Singh: Dedicated to developing homegrown talent with a style inspired by FC Barcelona.
Why Our Approach Works
We train across Navi Mumbai—from Nerul Gymkhana to Koparkhairne—and our methodology remains the same everywhere. We prioritize the 'why' behind every drill. If you are struggling with your shooting or first touch, we pause the action. We demonstrate the proper stance, explain the foot placement, and let you try again. This builds the confidence needed to play smarter, not just harder. We are here to support your journey, help you fix those bad habits, and make sure you leave every session a better player than when you arrived.
FANM
We’re a bunch of football-obsessed folks from Navi Mumbai who wanted to build more than just a training academy. We’re a family, and our coaches are the heart of that—they’re here to help you grow, laugh, and push your limits every single day.
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