--- title: "Cricket Coaching in Thane: Join Our Academy Family" description: "Join Mumbai Cricket Academy in Thane for professional cricket training. We focus on technique, fitness, and building a supportive team environment for all ages." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mumbaicricketacademy/specialized-cricket-programs/academy-life-more-than-a-team last_updated: 2025-09-29 --- # Academy Life: More Than Just Cricket Tribe Verified · Trusted by Thane's local cricket families By [Deepak Patil](https://mytribe.in/mumbaicricketacademy) · Training at 2 locations in Thane · ₹1,000 per session (estimate) Part of [Specialized Cricket Programs](https://mytribe.in/mumbaicricketacademy/specialized-cricket-programs). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mumbaicricketacademy/specialized-cricket-programs/gallery) Cricket is a long, hard journey. At our academy, we believe in building a team that acts like a family, where every win is celebrated and every player feels supported. ## Photos and videos - ![The grand opening of our new facility at Kopri, Hariom Nagar in Thane East. We begin with a small pooja for good luck.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b567a3c5-7370-4cb0-be2e-97df97390f48) - ![Setting up the stumps for the first time at our new Kopri ground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f6282c9-e216-4f10-97ba-39ee6ee92ff7) - ![Seeking blessings as we inaugurate our new training ground. A new chapter for the Mumbai Cricket Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f30a080-de07-4d64-bbab-eb4be5bf31e3) - [Video: A short video from the opening ceremony of our new cricket ground in Thane. We are always expanding to provide the best facilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccd98054-e009-44ce-82c6-8936b02a86e2) - ![Celebrating Parth Rane's birthday at the academy. It's important to celebrate these moments together as a team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2212eebf-7cee-46e1-b948-b60e279fcd14) - ![Gifting a new bat to Parth on his birthday, surrounded by his teammates and coaches.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fd9d44d-1ef9-4fb1-a1e2-e5f28030a1e7) - ![The team celebrating as Parth cuts his birthday cake at the training ground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/797d6343-2902-4b82-9e8e-d754e0466fd0) - ![A group photo with Parth on his birthday. We are a close-knit group at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ce366d2-5bef-4cac-9366-5b38466c588e) - ![A candid shot of a young Parth on the field. It's great to see these kids grow over the years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76260841-2e36-450f-b504-2209025161ab) - ![A very young Parth with his first trophy and cricket kit. This is where the journey begins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/511b4f8e-605c-48c6-92a1-f36fda936a5a) - ![Me with two of my young students holding the Indian flag. We teach them to play with pride and passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6407b933-1702-48ff-8090-ae0a433815d5) - ![Celebrating the birthday of Tanish, also known as Chinoo, at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55ed2772-cda7-4995-88de-96c6440a1d17) - ![A coach sharing a piece of birthday cake with Tanish. These moments build a strong bond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab5b6111-fbde-4ee5-b44f-c1e43add1454) - ![The team presenting a birthday gift to Tanish. We support each other on and off the field.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7ef74fa-a10b-4e5e-b574-34d1ad62b60a) - [Video: A compilation of moments celebrating Kunal's birthday at the academy, along with some of his on-field action shots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e65f7ce1-a7f2-4bcf-a3e3-9f18c6757584) - ![Kunal standing with his birthday cakes at the academy. We make sure every player feels special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfcd8d26-2ab4-42e9-8870-8fc1f04675c0) - ![Sharing a light moment with Kunal during his birthday celebration at the nets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0c3e4cc-601a-4fba-81ea-368f5a6dc899) - ![A great action shot of Soham on his birthday, celebrating his passion for the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04311077-1ae1-4c55-ae12-3bab95b5f9f3) ## About Academy Life: More Than a Team If you look closely at our gallery, you won't just see nets and balls. You'll see birthdays, team poojas, and moments where we celebrate a student's hard-earned win together. We run this academy like a family because cricket is tough. When a kid feels backed by their coach and teammates, their confidence on the field improves. That is a simple fact of the game. At Mumbai Cricket Academy, we know the grind is real. Whether we are training at our Central Ground in Thane or at the Yeoor facility, the work is serious. We use video analysis and modern drills to fix technique, but we ensure the environment is never cold or robotic. We take time to mark the milestones, like cake cutting ceremonies for our boys or acknowledging a gritty 'Man of the Match' performance in a local tournament. This culture matters because cricket demands more than just skill. It requires mental toughness. When students like Parth or Tanish celebrate with their friends, they learn to value camaraderie. They learn that their success is also the success of the teammates who bowl to them in the nets every day. My coaching style is about being there for the player, not just watching from the sidelines. You get the technical expertise of a head coach combined with a support system that keeps you going when the form drops. If you are looking for a place where you will be pushed to work hard but also feel like you belong, you have found the right spot. Join us and let's get to work. ## About Deepak Patil I am Deepak Patil, the Head Coach here. I believe coaching is about more than technique; it is about building a champion's mindset. I want my students to look back at these years as the best of their lives, and that happens when you create a real team culture. 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