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Premier League Hosts Second Edition of Coach Education Programme in Mumbai
- •The Premier League hosted the second edition of its NEXTGEN Coach programme in Mumbai from 10 to 13 October, bringing together 34 coaches.
- •The four-day development programme at the Cooperage Football Ground focused on knowledge-sharing, practical learning, and safe, inclusive football delivery.
- •The initiative was delivered by Premier League international community coaches alongside Indian coach educators who are alumni of the Premier League Primary Stars programme.
- •Premier League India Managing Director Hrishikesh Shende emphasized that supporting grassroots football and investing in local coaches creates a lasting impact across India.
- •UK Secretary of State for Business, Science, Innovation and Trade Jonathan Reynolds and several UK regional mayors attended the showcase event featuring the Premier League Trophy.
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The Premier League hosted the second edition of its NEXTGEN Coach programme at the Cooperage Football Ground in Mumbai from 10 to 13 October. The four-day development programme brought together 34 local community coaches for classroom and on-pitch training delivered by international community coaches and Indian coach educators.
The showcase event featured the Premier League Trophy and was attended by UK Secretary of State for Business, Science, Innovation and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. Members of the Great North delegation, including Mayors Kim McGuinness, Bev Craig, and Steve Rotheram, also attended during their inaugural trade mission to India.
The initiative focuses on knowledge-sharing and practical training to equip local coaches with the tools and confidence needed to provide safe, inclusive, and enjoyable football for young people. By investing in grassroots training, the Premier League aims to enhance coaching quality and strengthen community football across India.
