Academy

ITFA sees itself as an integral contributor to their student's growth in the skill and expertise of the game of Football. Therefore, we have designed our academy to be a comprehensive 'all year round' plan.

ITFA has worked hard to ensure this synergy, as it is important that our children get the benefit of ADVANCED TRAINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS, which are employed by our National & International Football coaches.

Our Academy had designed three Course plans:

1. All year Round (AYR): These are weekend coaching sessions by Ex -Indian National Footballers. We will enroll a maximum of 30 students per batch. (The fees include jerseys, football & bag.) Click here to download - PDF Application Form

JUHU:
JVPD Grounds,
Opp. PVR Cinema,
Juhu KANDIVALI:
Kamala Vihar Sports Club Ground,
Next to Kapol Nidhi International School,
Near Raghuleela Mall,
Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali (W) COLABA:
Backyard Garden,
Sabina Chandrashekar R. G.,
Behind YMCA, Opp Regal Cinema,
Colaba

2. Intensive Training Camps (ITC):

3 hours of football daily, structured for a 10 day period. This will be held every Half Yearly. In these camps our children will be trained by Ex Chelsea Professional footballers. We will enroll a maximum of 30 footballers per batch. (8 years to 18 years) The fees include complimentary jersey's , football as well as Chelsea Football accessory) Click here to download - PDF Application Form

Team

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1.	What is the importance of leadership training in football?
A.	The importance of leadership in football is vital, it enables the team to work hard together not just on the field but during training sessions as well. Leadership skills benefit all to understand there roll and positions in the team. During the game the captain emphasises the managers words and keep the discipline, and drives the team on.

Q2.	What is your focus point when training a child (individual)?
A.	Our focus point is S.E.L. Safety, Enjoyment, Learning.

Q3.	What are the focus points while training groups to perform as a team? How would you enhance team participation?
A.	Good coaching and understanding are vital to team participation.

Q4.	What are the techniques that you will be working with?
A.	We will be working through Experience and knowledge of the game.

Q5.	How would you work with children who are introverts?
A.	Introvert/Extrovert, it is important to treat all individuals the same, we do not think we would get very far if every one was an extrovert.

Q6.	What would a typical day at the camp be like?
A.	Physical/Development, Technique training, Skills, Conditioned Games, Competition games etc.

Q7.	What do you mean by the following and how will you execute this: Stance & Start techniques, Passing & Receiving techniques and Touch football game tournaments?
A.	Stance/Start Technique i.e. ensuring the player understands and is aware of the correct position to receive and deliver the ball. Passing/Receiving are the fundamentals of football, through good practice and coaching all players will improve there skill levels. Touch football, is just one of many conditioned games that we practice to emphasise skills learned.

Q8.	What is the curriculum plan for the 10day camp, can we have the basic time table of activities?
A.	We will produce final draft once numbers and venue are known.

Q9.	What is your perspective on the growth and development of football in India?
A.	As India continues to embrace world football through media coverage, you will no daught be one of the countries leading sports, all you need is a ball, and a good infra structure, of coaching and mini leagues.

Q10.	How would Chelsea be supporting this camp today and the plans for the future?
A.	Chelsea are supporting this initiative and are very keen to ensure its success, but you must understand, it is so important we all take this opportunity to make it work, and then you will see the talent emerge.