Our Coaching Philosophy: An Academy for Coaches
Great players require great mentors. We treat coaching with the same rigor as the game itself, maintaining a structured, evolving development pathway for every member of our technical staff.
Our Technical Director, Jeddy Almeida, an AFC Pro Diploma coach, explains our philosophy. We believe football is a tool to prepare better human beings for life.
Technical Director Jeddy Almeida discusses our belief that we are an academy for coaches as much as for players. This video explains our commitment to upskilling coaches to improve the entire football ecosystem.
"If we develop the coaches right, we can develop the players." BFC's Head of Youth Development, Jason Withe, speaks during a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) event we hosted for our coaches.
We celebrate our U17 Head Coach, Abdullah Ansari, on being named 'Coach of the Year' at the DPDL League. This award reflects our focus on long term player development and coaching excellence.
Raising the bar for coaching standards. We congratulate Coach Prajwal Chandan on achieving the prestigious AFC 'A' License, showcasing his growth and determination within our academy.
Our Technical Director, Jeddy Almeida, served as a Coach Educator for the AFC B license course. This demonstrates our commitment to elevating coaching standards not just within our academy, but across the country.
A proud moment for the academy as our Senior Goalkeeper Coach, Raghuvir Khanolkar, joins the Women’s National Team as a goalkeeper coach for the SAFF Cup.
Recognizing our mentors. Congratulations to Coach Shoeb Sayed for being named Coach of the Month in August for his strong work ethic on and off the field.
Congratulations to Coach Kirk Johnathan, who was our Coach of the Month for July. We value and celebrate the dedication our coaches show every day.
Another step up for our coaching staff. We congratulate Coach Prajwal on his selection for the AFC A license course, a testament to his dedication and our academy's development pathway for coaches.
About The Coaching Philosophy: An Academy for Coaches
We believe the quality of a player is directly tied to the knowledge of their coach. This is why we host regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) clinics with partners like Bengaluru FC, ensuring our staff remains at the cutting edge of modern tactical training and ball mastery techniques.
Our Commitment to Coaching Excellence
Football is a game of constant evolution. At SSE BFC, we do not view ourselves simply as a school for players, but as an academy for coaches. We understand that to produce top-tier talent in Mumbai, we must first foster a high-level coaching ecosystem.
The Pathway to Pro
Our coaching staff, including AFC-licensed professionals, undergoes a rigorous internal development program. We prioritize:
- Continuous Upskilling: Our coaches progress from AFC 'C' to 'A' licenses with our active support and mentorship.
- Technical Integration: Through our partnership with Bengaluru FC, our staff participates in masterclasses led by elite-level staff like Jason Withe.
- Practical Application: Our team, including AFC Pro Diploma holder Jeddy Almeida and DPDL Coach of the Year Abdullah Ansari, apply modern training methodologies directly to our sessions at Cooperage and Bandra.
Why This Matters for You
When you join our academy, you are not just getting a training session; you are stepping into a system designed by experts who understand the nuances of the game. Whether you are aiming for youth leagues like the DPDL or chasing a professional residential academy spot, you are guided by mentors who are as invested in their own professional growth as they are in yours.
We do not just teach the game. We study it, refine it, and pass that knowledge down to the next generation of Mumbai footballers.
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We are a collective of coaches and educators dedicated to the long-term journey of football in Mumbai. Our mission is to build the ecosystem from the ground up, whether we are guiding a young player to a national trial or helping a colleague earn their next AFC license.
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