Narayana Menon AFC “A” – Technical Advisor

Narayana Menon is one of the most accomplished youth coaches in India.  A veteran coach, who has spent more than seven years coaching youth at the national level, Coach Menon is a Post Graduate in Physical Education and Professor at Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.  He is joining FAB as the Technical Advisor, where his experience with various national teams for more than 7 years; from AIFF U16, AIFF U19, AIFF U23 and Head Coach with the U17 World Cup team shows strong connect with youth development  that we feel will help us see immediate benefits to our youth program.

His philosophy – “Practice leads to Performance, Performance leads to Results”

Shafeeq Hassan AFC “B” – Head Youth Development

Coach Hassan has a Masters in PE and is an AIFF & Premier Skills Certified trainer by the English Premier League. His work with Premier Skills serves a key role within our program as he instructs coaches on how to become better professionals in basic & advanced technical and tactical areas and the importance of child safety. His coaching expertise as Head Coach with Kerala U17 State team and Wayanad FC further strengthen his credentials.

Dr. Deepa Suresh Kumar – Sports Nutritionist

A Ph.D. holder in Sports Physiology and Nutrition, Dr. Deepa Kumar brings a wealth of experience as a leading dietician for Asha Wellness and Qua Nutrition. Her experience will keep our players operating at peak performance.

Dr. Stalin Raphel – Sports Performance Psychologist

Dr. Stalin has worked extensively to create mental performance enhancements for some of the top professional football teams in Kerala and India. His innovative techniques ensure players develop the mental strength necessary to perform.