Lester Peters is a passionate football coach and grassroots development specialist with a strong commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of the game in India. From his early days as a dedicated player to designing structured, age-appropriate training curriculums (U6 to U18), Lester has consistently focused on developing skill, discipline, and creativity in every player’s journey.
With a coaching philosophy that fuses traditional methods with modern innovations, Lester brings a balanced, forward-thinking approach to youth football. His training programs are built to foster technical excellence, tactical understanding, and personal growth ensuring that players evolve both on and off the pitch.
With a proven track record both on the field and in talent identification, Lester Peters continues to impact the grassroots ecosystem by empowering young athletes and building the next generation of football stars.
Lester Peters is a passionate football coach and grassroots development specialist with a strong commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of the game in India. From his early days as a dedicated player to designing structured, age-appropriate training curriculums (U6 to U18), Lester has consistently focused on developing skill, discipline, and creativity in every player’s journey.
With a coaching philosophy that fuses traditional methods with modern innovations, Lester brings a balanced, forward-thinking approach to youth football. His training programs are built to foster technical excellence, tactical understanding, and personal growth ensuring that players evolve both on and off the pitch.
With a proven track record both on the field and in talent identification, Lester Peters continues to impact the grassroots ecosystem by empowering young athletes and building the next generation of football stars.
Our team of experienced coaches and mentors is dedicated to shaping confident footballers through expert training, personal guidance, and a shared passion for the game. With a strong focus on skill development, discipline, and character-building, they inspire every player to grow both on and off the field.
Sheetal Angelina Rasalam is a football operations and league management professional with over 8 years of experience in grassroots and elite-level football. She plays a key role in driving the growth of the game across Thane and Kalyan, combining her expertise in administration, operations, and league organization to create meaningful pathways for players. Her work emphasizes structured football development and inclusive participation, with a strong focus on promoting girls’ football.
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Sheetal is committed to building an inclusive football culture that provides equal opportunities for boys and girls to learn, play, and compete.
Manish Mandloi is the Youth Development Phase Coach at Elite Sporting Academy, bringing over a decade of competitive football experience to the next generation of players. Having represented reputed football clubs and the state of Maharashtra at national-level tournaments, he combines extensive playing experience with a passion for youth development. Manish specializes in building strong technical foundations, tactical awareness, and game intelligence while fostering discipline, confidence, and a growth mindset. His player-centric coaching approach ensures that every young footballer receives the guidance, motivation, and structured training needed to progress confidently through the youth development pathway and reach their full potential.
Cyrus Rodrigues serves as the Sports Coordinator at Elite Sporting Academy, where he plays a vital role in both the administrative and technical aspects of the Academy’s functioning. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, he brings a strong academic foundation that supports his ability to manage sports operations efficiently.
A former CBSE Nationals athlete in athletics (100m and 4×100m relay), Cyrus has firsthand experience of high-level competition, which enables him to inspire and mentor young athletes with authenticity and passion.
At Elite Sporting Academy, Cyrus is responsible for administrative coordination, ensuring smooth scheduling, event planning, and organizational efficiency. Alongside his administrative duties, he also assists in coaching, bridging his management skills with on-field guidance to support the holistic development of players.
With his unique blend of sports management expertise and athletic experience, Cyrus is committed to nurturing talent, promoting discipline, and fostering an environment where young athletes can excel both in sports and in life.
Bosco Khongsai is a motivated and dedicated coach who works closely with young players to help them build confidence, improve their football skills, and develop a strong foundation for the game. With a passion for grassroots football, he plays an important role in nurturing talent at the early stages of a player’s journey.
He actively supports Elite Sporting Academy’s grassroots development programs by delivering structured, age-appropriate training sessions for the U5, U7, U9, and U11 categories. His coaching approach focuses on creating a positive, engaging, and encouraging learning environment where young players can enjoy the game while improving their technical ability, coordination, teamwork, and overall confidence on the field.
Through his commitment, energy, and player-first mindset, Bosco contributes to building the next generation of footballers with discipline, enthusiasm, and a love for the sport.
Elite Sporting Academy empowers aspiring footballers through world-class grassroots coaching, age-appropriate player development, and a clear pathway from beginner to elite competition. Every training session builds technical excellence, confidence, discipline, leadership, and lifelong values.
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