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Our Expert Coaching Team & Sports Staff

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Behind every champion at Somaiya Sports Academy is a dedicated professional focused on technical precision, sports science, and long-term athlete development.

We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Yogendra Chahar as our Head of Athletics Development, a World Athletics certified coach with 16 years of experience.

We welcome Mr. Sunil Lingayat as our Head Coach for Cricket, a proven high-performance coach with deep expertise in talent identification and player development.

Sayali Mane is recognized with the Dr. S K Somaiya Award for Somaiya Sports Star (Girl) School at our 84th Foundation Day celebration.

Ms. Ajita Sahane receives the Shri K J Somaiya Award for Promising Sports Coach, recognizing her dedication and impact at our academy.

Mr. Gaurav Thakur is honored with the Shri K J Somaiya Award for Inspiring Sports Coach for his commitment to excellence.

A wide shot of the entire Somaiya Sports Academy team, celebrating the people who drive our mission forward.

About Meet Our Team: Coaches & Staff

Our coaching staff is divided into specialized departments, including high-performance sports science, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific technical teams. We maintain a strict coach-to-athlete ratio of 1:15 to 1:20 for all junior programs, ensuring that every session provides personalized technique correction rather than just generic group drills.

At Somaiya Sports Academy, we view coaching as a technical craft. Our team is not composed of generalists but of specialists holding certifications from NIS, AIFF, and other national-level sports federations. Whether you are working with our Head of Athletics Development or our cricket technical team, you are getting instruction based on data-driven training systems rather than intuition alone.

The Coaching Philosophy

We integrate sports science into everyday practice. Our strength and conditioning experts work alongside sport-specific coaches to ensure that technical training is supported by physical resilience. This is why we have dedicated S&C coaches on the floor for every high-performance session, and why we incorporate traditional methods like Mudgar training alongside modern gym work to build holistic athletic power.

Coach Development

We believe that to build the best athletes, we must constantly develop our own coaches. We regularly host coach education clinics and workshops where our senior staff shares expertise in talent identification, injury management, and tactical analysis. This environment of continuous learning means our coaches are always up to date with the latest developments in their respective fields, from swimming and squash to athletics and judo.

Meet the Experts

Our team is comprised of professionals who have operated at the state and national levels, including those with experience in the Indian Navy and premier league coaching setups. They are here to provide the structure, discipline, and roadmap you need to reach your next milestone, whether that is qualifying for a zonal tournament or improving your personal best in the pool or on the field.

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In-person training at Somaiya Sports Academy, VidyaviharStarts from 400 per hour

We are a group of former athletes, certified coaches, and sports science experts who treat training like a science. We do not just run drills; we mentor our athletes to help them perform, stay injury-free, and understand the strategy behind every move they make.

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