Our Champion Coaching Faculty
Meet the experts who lead our programs. They don't just teach the game; they live it, competing in national tournaments and bringing that real-world experience straight to your training.
This is our team of dedicated coaches and administrative staff. These are the professionals who drive our mission forward every day, making excellence in sports education and athlete development possible at Somaiya Sports Academy.
A closer look at the pillars of our academy. Our team's collective expertise and commitment are the foundation of our success, both on and off the field.
We congratulate Ms. Ajita Sahane for winning the Shri K J Somaiya Award for Promising Sports Coach. This award, presented on our 84th Foundation Day, highlights the emerging talent within our coaching ranks.
We celebrate the achievements of our part-time swimming coach, Varad Kuvar, who secured two medals at the 15th Sindhudurg Ocean Swimathon. Our coaches are active competitors, bringing real-world experience to their training.
Congratulations to our Squash Coach, Rohit Kadam, on securing the runners-up position at the 5th Juhu Gymkhana Squash Open. Our coaches' competitive success serves as an inspiration to our athletes.
Deepak Mandal, a student from our Post Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning, also secured a runners-up position in squash. This demonstrates the high caliber of both our coaching staff and our academic program participants.
We congratulate Mr. Sanjay Amolik, a Physical Education Teacher at Somaiya Vidya Mandir, for winning a Gold Medal in Table Tennis at the State-Level Khelo Masters Championship. His success showcases the depth of talent across the Somaiya ecosystem.
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Yogendra Chahar as our Head of Athletics Development. With 16 years of experience and World Athletics certification, he will drive our athletics program design and data-driven training systems.
About Our Champion Coaches
Our coaches are not just educators; they are active competitors. When they guide you through a technique or rule, the advice is based on their recent participation in events like the Ocean Swimathon or State-level championships. This means the training you receive is battle-tested in real field conditions, not just pulled from a textbook.
Learning from Practitioners
At Somaiya Sports Academy, we believe the best mentors are those who have walked the path themselves. Our faculty includes World Athletics certified coaches, NIS Patiala toppers, and professionals who hold international coaching degrees. Because our coaches are actively involved in the competitive circuit, they bring an unparalleled level of practical insight to every session. Whether it is a swimming coach analyzing stroke efficiency after a sea swimathon or a squash instructor refining your grip after a tournament, you are learning from someone who is currently operating at the peak of the sport.
A Unified Sports Ecosystem
Our team is comprised of a diverse group of experts. We have academic researchers leading our University Sports Diploma programs, seasoned physical education teachers managing school-level development, and specialized instructors running our high-performance clinics. This integration ensures that the science of sport—biomechanics, nutrition, and injury prevention—is woven into the foundational training of every athlete, from our youngest beginners to advanced university competitors.
Coaching Development
We do not stop at training athletes. We are deeply committed to elevating the standard of coaching in India. By hosting regular clinics with national experts and managing coach education programs, we ensure that our faculty stays updated with the latest international methodologies and rulebooks. When you join a program at our Vidyavihar campus, you are connecting with a team that is dedicated to constant improvement, both for their own performance and for yours.
Somaiya Sports Academy
We are a group of sports enthusiasts, from former national athletes to NIS-qualified experts, committed to building a real sports culture. We believe the best way to learn a sport is from someone who has truly played it, which is why our faculty includes active competitors who are as invested in your game as you are.
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