Grassroots Sports Development
Available across India
We help kids in villages and small towns play sports by running school programs, training local coaches, providing gear, organising tournaments, and supporting girls with scholarships across India.
Pricing Guide
Athlete Essentials & Gear Sponsorship
Apparel & Gear
- Professional Match Kit: One set of custom-printed polyester jersey and shorts.
- Performance Footwear: One pair of durable sport-specific shoes (studs or running shoes) from resilient Indian brands.
- Accessories: Includes sports stockings and contribution towards shared training bibs.
Equipment Access
- Field Equipment: Access to standard markers, cones, and agility ladders.
- Match Balls: Usage of regulation size footballs or rugby balls during sessions.
Basic Wellness
- Nutrition & Hydration: Provision of water, glucose, and post-session snacks (bananas/eggs) during selection camps.
Annual Grassroots Training Program (Year-Long)
Structured Coaching
- Duration & Frequency: Full academic year coverage with minimum 60 structured field sessions (approx. 2 per week).
- Expert Instruction: Training delivered by professional coaches or upskilled PE teachers under the "Coach the Coach" framework.
Holistic Workshops
- Mental Health: "Simply Smiles" resilience and teamwork sessions.
- Health Education: "Simply Periods" menstrual health workshops and hygiene tracking for girls.
- Life Skills: Leadership and communication modules integrated into sports practice.
Competition & Monitoring
- Tournaments: Participation in intra-academy leagues and local inter-school friendly matches.
- Progress Tracking: Pre-season and post-season fitness and skill assessments with attendance reporting.
Elite Athlete Scholarship & Performance Pathway
Financial Scholarship
- Education Grant: Direct financial support (approx. ₹10,000/year) for school fees and books to prevent dropout.
- Focus: Targeted primarily at high-potential girl athletes from underserved communities.
Advanced Competition
- Travel & Logistics: Fully funded travel, accommodation, and food allowance for State or National level tournaments.
- Kit Upgrade: Provision of competitive team jerseys and premium footwear for tournament play.
High Performance Support
- Sports Science: Strength & Conditioning routines and supplemental nutrition (supplements/eggs) for intensive camps.
- Medical & Rehab: Injury management and rehabilitation support during the competitive season.
- Donor Benefits: 50% Tax Exemption under Section 80G and detailed impact reports on athlete progress.
About Grassroots Sports Development
Why We Do What We Do
Sport can change lives, but not everyone gets the same start. Har ek player ki journey itni simple nahi hoti (every athlete’s path isn’t easy). We’re here to make sure kids, especially from villages and small towns, have a shot at playing, learning, and growing—on the field and off it.
What We Actually Do
- We run school-based sports initiatives, partnering with government schools and academies to make playing sports part of daily life for kids in Grades 5-7 and beyond.
- Coaching is key—so we don’t just train kids, we also have local coach training programs. Coaches get tools to handle everything from team spirit to tough stuff like mental health and period education.
- We sort out the basics, supplying kids with proper kits and gear—jerseys, shoes, even TVs for match analysis. No child should sit out because they can’t afford equipment.
- Local tournaments matter. We help organise and fund rural sports events like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, and Football so young athletes get real chances to compete.
Girls at the Centre
- Girls’ sports scholarships are a big part of our push—100+ girls get help with education and sports costs each year.
- We focus on keeping girls in the game, making spaces safe and supportive.
- Our girls have gone from “ladkiyan bhi kuch kar sakti hain?” (can girls even do this?) to leading on and off the field.
More Than Just Sports
We mix in life skills, leadership, and career guidance, because asli jeet (real victory) is when kids grow in confidence, not just in medals.
Across India
Our work stretches from Bangalore to Odisha, West Bengal, Delhi, and more—covering sports from Football and Rugby to Judo and Archery, reaching kids wherever they are.
Meet your Expert
Simply Sport Foundation
49 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We started Simply Sport with a simple idea - sports is more than medals. Bahut saare bachche hain jo akela struggle karte hain (so many kids struggle alone). We saw girls dropping out, no one talking about periods or nutrition, just 'lose weight' bol diya (just told to lose weight). We wanted to change this. Now we run workshops, share real stories on 'Blue Rising', and even help shape national sports policy. For us, real success is when every athlete, boy or girl, feels strong inside and out.
My Work
What We Do - Workshops on mental health, menstrual health, sports nutrition for girls, grants, career programs, and 'Blue Rising' vodcast.
Athlete Well-being First - Not just about winning - we make safe spaces for athletes to talk, ask for help, and grow.
Backing Female Athletes - Menstrual health workshops, nutrition support, and smashing barriers so girls can thrive in sports.
Grassroots Sports Support - We partner with local groups, giving training, gear, and real chances to young talent.
Real Athlete Stories - Our 'Blue Rising' vodcast shares honest journeys, struggles, and wins of Indian athletes.
