MUMBAI: India Khelo Football (IKF), a non-profit organization aimed at connecting Indian grassroots talent to the global football ecosystem, Thursday announced the upcoming ProSoccer Global Workshop across four major cities in India.
Building on the success of the previous year’s workshop that witnessed a turnaround of 300+ kids, the winner got a 100% scholarship to train at Steven Gerrard Academy in Liverpool.
Last year, Mongtsu Tungoe from Wokha, Nagaland, shone brilliantly, capturing the attention of scouts and winning the scholarship training at Steven Gerrard, free of cost. Having previously showcased his skills with clubs like Sudeva FC and Guwahati City FC, Mongtsu’s journey exemplifies the potential of Indian football talents to thrive on the global stage.
In continuation of this success story, IKF presents the ProSoccer Global Workshop 2023 in partnership with Premier League Academy scouts and agent, set to take place in Mumbai (15 & 16 Sep), Pune (17 Sep), Bangalore (19 Sep), and New Delhi (23 & 24 Sep). The workshop is open to boys and girls aged 2004-2012, offering them a chance to learn, grow, and develop their game under the guidance of experienced coaches.
This year, the workshop is back with even bigger rewards and opportunities for young football talents. Selected participants will have the chance to earn 100% scholarships at prestigious international academies like IFAP & AAC, Betim, FC/Soccer Express, Sportsmate 360, Winning Soccer Skills/Academy Naranja, and Buckswood Academy.
Registration fee for the workshop is Rs 5,000.
Hitesh Joshi and Phani Bhushan, founding members of IKF, said “We are immensely proud to see such talent hidden in the corners of our country. We believe that identification with the right set of opportunities will create a talent pipeline propelling Indian football on the global stage. The ProSoccer Global Workshop is a great opportunity for young talents to receive expert feedback and assessment that will pave their way to success.”
Jimmy Hayes and Chris McGrath, co-directors of ProSoccer Global and seasoned Premier League scouts, emphasized, “We firmly believe in the immense potential of Indian football, and we are excited to witness and nurture this talent pool once again. The workshop is a part of our vision with IKF to assist the grassroots talent in India with a structured career path.”
Mogtsu’s potential was recognised beyond the boundaries as Vector X (a sportswear brand in India) also signed him up for “Vector X Athlete program” before he flew to the UK. Vector X believes in his potential and Mongtsu is the first athlete to be signed by them for this newly formed Athlete Program aimed at budding football players.
The ProSoccer Global Workshop will equip participants with comprehensive technical assessment reports, certifying their abilities as players. The workshop’s structured approach includes age and position-specific training, fitness drills, tactical assessments, and matches, ensuring a holistic development experience.
