--- title: "Expert Sports Coaching in Mumbai | Somaiya Sports Academy" description: "Train with certified coaches at Somaiya Sports Academy. We offer professional sports coaching in Mumbai with NIS-certified experts. Join our elite program today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/somaiyasportsacademy/high-performance-athlete-training/the-mentors-our-coaching-strength last_updated: 2026-02-20 --- # The Mentors: Our Coaching Strength Tribe Verified · NIS-certified coaching for 18+ sports. By [Somaiya Sports Academy](https://mytribe.in/somaiyasportsacademy) · In-person high-performance training at Somaiya Sports Academy, Vidyavihar · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [High-Performance Athlete Training](https://mytribe.in/somaiyasportsacademy/high-performance-athlete-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/somaiyasportsacademy/high-performance-athlete-training/gallery) We believe talent needs the right direction. Meet the experts behind our athletes, featuring NIS and World Athletics certified professionals who turn effort into excellence. ## Photos and videos - ![We welcome Mr. Yogendra Chahar as our Head of Athletics Development. His 16 years of experience with the Indian Navy and certifications from NIS Patiala and World Athletics bring unparalleled technical depth to our track and field programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c1c1a91-011e-498a-9e53-48c4e8b7e1fa) - ![We are excited to have Mr. Sunil Lingayat lead our cricket program. As a high-performance coach with experience coaching Mumbai's Senior Women's T20 trophy champions, he brings expertise in talent identification and player development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/025511c9-72a0-4f40-b4be-701c7c57a04a) - ![We welcome Mr. Amar Kumar as our Head Coach for Badminton. A national-level player trained under Dronacharya Awardee Ganguly Prasad, he is set to build elite training systems and competitive pathways for our badminton athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5cbefbd7-6026-4fca-816f-df17703f48e9) - ![We welcome Mr. Mohammad Hasrat as our Head Coach for Squash. With over 10 years of experience and certifications from the World Squash Federation, he is known for his strong technical coaching and developing top-ranked junior players.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9579cea1-d3e8-459b-82fa-e158e9ff3047) - ![We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Rutuj Sonawane to our team as the Table Tennis Coach. A former Goa No.1 player with international coaching experience, he will drive our training systems and talent development programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4dd1b65-9a0a-41c0-bbb4-ecbadb0ee85d) - ![This is the team behind our teams. We are proud to present our dedicated group of coaches and administrative staff who work tirelessly to ensure our athletes have the support they need to succeed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9266a6f-034d-403a-b42f-605761fd14cc) - ![A group portrait of the pillars of Somaiya Sports Academy. Our coaches and staff, dressed in their team gear, represent the unity and professionalism that drive our mission of athletic excellence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/021f6146-b059-43dc-8b24-69882016a7f8) ## About The Mentors: Our Coaching Strength At Somaiya, your progress is overseen by coaches who have lived the sport at the highest levels. Whether it is technical precision from NIS-certified mentors or tactical strategy from national-level players, every drill is structured to sharpen your skills. We combine this technical depth with a data-driven approach, ensuring your training is grounded in performance science rather than guesswork. Our coaching philosophy is built on three pillars, technical precision, physical development, and performance data. We recruit mentors with specialized backgrounds, ranging from Indian Navy sports veterans to national-level players. When you join our programs, you are not just getting instruction. You are getting a training plan tailored to your body and your goals. Our staff utilizes modern tools like video analysis to correct micro-errors in your technique, whether you are on the synthetic track or in the pool. We also focus heavily on load management to keep you training consistently without injury. If you have been searching for a place in Mumbai where sports science meets actual field experience, this is it. Our doors are open to everyone, from young beginners looking for foundational support to competitive athletes aiming for national podiums. ## About Somaiya Sports Academy Our coaching team does not just teach the game, they live it. We are a group of dedicated professionals with years of competitive experience, here to guide you toward your personal best every single day. 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