Learn to Play Football School

We offer professional football coaching for kids (5-16) with a focus on long-term player development. Our certified coaches guide young athletes on a proven pathway from grassroots to pro, emphasizing growth through competitive match experience.

Here is a glimpse of our players in action during a competitive match on our Goa development tour. We believe real-game scenarios against unfamiliar opponents are crucial for building tactical awareness and resilience in young athletes.

Our Under 15 Girls team stands united and ready for their match in Goa. We are proud to provide a competitive platform for young female footballers to grow their skills and confidence through high-exposure tours like this.

This is our Under 13 Boys squad, pictured before a challenging fixture during the Goa 2025 tour. These trips are designed to foster teamwork and independence, key life skills that extend far beyond the football pitch.

Our youngest group, the Under 11 Boys, getting ready for their game. Our grassroots football philosophy emphasizes early exposure to competitive environments to build a strong foundation for long-term player development.

Football Development Tours

Tours organized for players across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area

We take our academy kids on outstation football tours where they play real matches, learn to handle new challenges, and grow as a team while we manage all travel and stay arrangements.

9-18K

per participant per tour

A moment of pure joy and teamwork. Our U11 players celebrating a hard-earned victory with their coaches in the Thane Youth League. This is what we mean by the LTPFS family.

Champions! Our Under-12 squad celebrating their first-ever league trophy at the Trainer’s Cup. This victory was the result of 16 games of consistent effort and growth.

From our academy to the district stage. We are incredibly proud of our seven players who represented Mumbai and Thane at the WIFA Inter-District Sub-Junior Boys Championship.

We offer specialized goalkeeper training programs designed to build the unique skills needed for the position. This includes expert coaching focused on agility, decision-making, and confidence.

Our Under-15 girls' team during our Development Tour in Goa. We provide our players with valuable exposure and team-bonding experiences through tours and competitive matches.

Learning from the best. Our players listen intently during a special defending masterclass with I-League 2 professional Pawan V. Pattem, gaining insights to elevate their game.

Football is a family affair. This collage captures the fun and bonding from our Father's Day event, where dads joined their kids on the pitch for a day of celebration and friendly competition.

Celebrating individual brilliance. Parth Patil from our U11 team was named Best Player at the Blue Cup 5.0, holding his trophy and golden boot award.

Meet the team behind the teams. Our dedicated and certified LTPFS coaching staff, led by founder Antonio Dias, is committed to the holistic development of every player.

Youth Football Academy

5 training centers across Mulund, Airoli, Thane, and Bhandup

We train kids aged 4 to 16 with certified coaches, regular matches, and a clear pathway to district and professional football teams.

1,500-4,000

per child per month

Meet your expert

Learn to Play Football School

My Story

Hey, we’re Learn to Play Football School - most folks just call us LTPFS. Started from a simple idea: give kids a real shot at football, not just drills, but life stuff too. Our centres are popping up in Vashi, Airoli, Thane, Mulund, Bhandup. Love seeing the LTPFS crew grow - coaches, parents, even dads joining for a Father’s Day kickabout. Best part? Watching kids like Enos and Reagan go from our sessions to actual state leagues. That’s what gets us buzzing.

My Work

Football Coaching for Kids (5-16) - We train boys and girls, including special goalkeeper training Mumbai batches, at all our centres.

Certified Coaching Team - Our coaches are AIFF & AFC certified, focusing on discipline and creativity in every session.

Competitive Match Experience - Kids play 30-40 matches a year in grassroots football development leagues like MFA & TFA.

Beyond Football - We do academy tours, team bonding trips, and regular parent meets to keep everyone in the loop.

Pathway to Pro - Many players move up to district teams and beyond, showing our pathway actually works.