ABOUT ME
NISHAD MANDALKAR
FOUNDER & LEAD TRAINER
Football has always been a part of my life. I've spent the last 10 years coaching competitively in Mumbai. During this time, I've coached boys and girl’s teams from U8-U19. I aspire to aid every player to polish their strengths and refine their areas of improvement. I'm passionate about developing players to become more of a "complete player". I truly admire hard work, dedication, commitment, and I cannot wait to share with you all my knowledge to help transform you into the best version of yourself.
CERTIFIED AFC & AIFF coach
Officially Certified by Asian Football Confederation(AFC) & All India Football Federation (AIFF)
- AFC ‘B’ Diploma
- AIFF ‘C’ License
- AIFF ‘D’ License
- AIFF ‘E’ License
- Scouting Course ‘Level 1’ by International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO)
- Position Specific Scouting by International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO)
- AIFF Goalkeeping Introductory Certificate
- AIFF Futsal Introductory Certificate
- Rink Football Mastery Course Certified By (Indian Rink Football Federation)
- First Aid First ‘Level 1’ from (KJ Somaiya Medical College)
- First Aid First Course from SKILLANATION by Western India Football Association (WIFA)
- Strength & Conditioning Level 1 from SKILLANATION by Western India Football Association (WIFA)




Use My Experience
to Achieve YOUR DREAMS
philosophy
Football has always been a part of my life. I’ve spent the last 10 years coaching competitively in Mumbai. During this time, I’ve coached boys and girl’s teams from U8-U19. I aspire to aid every player to polish their strengths and refine their areas of improvement. I’m passionate about developing players to become more of a “complete player”. I truly admire hard work, dedication, commitment, and I cannot wait to share with you all my knowledge to help transform you into the best version of yourself.
Core Values: Integrity, discipline, teamwork, and respect.
Vision: Develop well-rounded athletes, aiming for competitive success and personal growth.
Communication: Clear, positive, and consistent communication.
Teaching Approach: Emphasis on fundamentals, strategic understanding, and physical conditioning.
Motivation: Set achievable goals, celebrate progress, and maintain a supportive environment.
Player Development: Focus on skills, tactics, mental toughness, and character building.
Team Culture: Foster a culture of hard work, mutual respect, and accountability.
Adaptability: Stay open to new techniques, continuous learning, and feedback.
WHY 1v1 TRAINING IS IMPORTANT ?
Skill Development: It allows players to focus on and improve their technical skills, such as dribbling, passing, and shooting, in a controlled environment.
Personalized Feedback: Coaches can provide immediate, tailored feedback, helping players correct mistakes and refine their techniques more effectively.
Decision-Making: Players are forced to make quick decisions, enhancing their ability to think and react under pressure.
Confidence Building: Success in 1v1 situations boosts players’ confidence, which translates to better performance during actual games.
Offensive and Defensive Skills: Players improve both their attacking (e.g., beating a defender) and defensive (e.g., positioning and tackling) abilities.
Conditioning: These intense, short bursts of activity help improve a player’s fitness, agility, and endurance.
Mental Toughness: Facing and overcoming individual challenges builds mental resilience and focus.
Customization: Training can be tailored to address specific weaknesses and enhance strengths, leading to more balanced player development.