ABOUT US
KITES – "KOOH Sports Institute of Training & Excellence for Sports Skills" is a flagship training Institute to develop quality sports at the grass-root level by creating a cohort of well-trained and employable pool of competent Physical Education Teachers and Sports Coaches. So far more than 400 coaches across India have been trained and employed through KITES system.
WHY KITES
Most coaches are technically sound but often do not succeed as there is lack of awareness on softer aspects like child pedagogy, sports psychology, session planning and coaching styles.
Most coaches are not equipped with skills and training to represent themselves appropriately to the parents and school administration to properly implement their sports and physical education knowledge
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To deliver a structured, accredited and holistic vocational training system relevant to the requirements at the grass-root level, primarily in schools, clubs and communities.
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To increase employability of PETs and sports coaches through improving understanding of child pedagogy and impart appropriate soft skills like communication, child engagement, school & parent communication, first aid and health & safety.
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To create a platform that enables PETs and sports coaches to be identified for placement in suitable jobs at schools, universities, communities and clubs.
PROGRAMME PARTNERS
National Skill Development Corporation
The National Skill Development Corporation (145DC), the implementing agency for vocational training under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has accredited the KITES (KOOH Sports Institute of Training & Excellence for Sports Skills) Vocational Training.(www.nsdcindia.org)
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Skill India
Skill India is a campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 July 2015 with an aim to train over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is a Ministry of Government of India to coordinate all skill development efforts across the country. It aims to remove disconnect between demand and supply of skilled manpower, to build new skills and innovative thinking not only for existing jobs but also jobs that are to be created.(www.skilldevelopment.gov.in)
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
John Gloster - Co-Chair Technical Steering Committee - Chief Performance Officer
John is an Australian sports physiotherapist with 27 year's experience, working with both elite athletes and the general sporting population.
Has worked extensively with international cricket for the last 21 years, most notably as physiotherapist to the Indian cricket Team from 2004 – 2008 as well as Surrey County Cricket in England (1998 2001), Bangladesh National Team from 2001-2004 and Rajasthan Royals(IPL Team) since its inception in 2008 as head physiotherapist. Recently John has also covered the Pakistan Super League, Masters Champion’s League and the T10 International Leagues in the UAE as head physiotherapist.
He also Heads the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Department for GoSports Foundation, nurturing the next generation of Indian Olympian’s.
John has been involved in nearly 60 international cricket tours/series as head physiotherapist.
Currently sits actively on 3 advisory boards for school and health related projects in Mumbai and across India.
John Gloster - Co-Chair Technical Steering Committee - Chief Performance Officer
John is an Australian sports physiotherapist with 27 year's experience, working with both elite athletes and the general sporting population.
Has worked extensively with international cricket for the last 21 years, most notably as physiotherapist to the Indian cricket Team from 2004 – 2008 as well as Surrey County Cricket in England (1998 2001), Bangladesh National Team from 2001-2004 and Rajasthan Royals(IPL Team) since its inception in 2008 as head physiotherapist. Recently John has also covered the Pakistan Super League, Masters Champion’s League and the T10 International Leagues in the UAE as head physiotherapist.
He also Heads the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Department for GoSports Foundation, nurturing the next generation of Indian Olympian’s.
John has been involved in nearly 60 international cricket tours/series as head physiotherapist.
Currently sits actively on 3 advisory boards for school and health related projects in Mumbai and across India.
Apurva S Desaii is a former First Class cricketer from Gujarat & has joined SPORTZ VILLAGE Academies formerly known as KOOH Sports as a Chief Business Officer
He is a BCCI Level C Coach with 15 years of coaching experience. For last few years he has been a batting coach for National Cricket Academy (NCA)/BCCI age group camps and as batting faculty for Coaches Training Courses.
Since last few years, he has been working with International teams and T20 franchisee’s around the worldApurva S Desaii is a former First Class cricketer from Gujarat & has joined SPORTZ VILLAGE Academies formerly known as KOOH Sports as a Chief Business Officer
He is a BCCI Level C Coach with 15 years of coaching experience. For last few years he has been a batting coach for National Cricket Academy (NCA)/BCCI age group camps and as batting faculty for Coaches Training Courses.
Since last few years, he has been working with International teams and T20 franchisee’s around the world
An avid basketball player, referee and coach, Vinod has been associated with basketball since his childhood and has represented Maharashtra at the Under-13, 16 and 18 levels before proceeding to the US for higher education.
He completed his Business Administration course and returned to manage his family business. Vinod is also referred as the “Voice of Indian Basketball” as he has vast experience in basketball commentary for Doordarshan, and has hosted and organised various sporting events across the country, including the prestigious Ramu Memorial Basketball Tournament, Savio Cup and the Mahindra NBA Challenge.
He is closely associated with the Maharashtra State Basketball Association and the Basketball Federation of India.
An avid basketball player, referee and coach, Vinod has been associated with basketball since his childhood and has represented Maharashtra at the Under-13, 16 and 18 levels before proceeding to the US for higher education.
He completed his Business Administration course and returned to manage his family business. Vinod is also referred as the “Voice of Indian Basketball” as he has vast experience in basketball commentary for Doordarshan, and has hosted and organised various sporting events across the country, including the prestigious Ramu Memorial Basketball Tournament, Savio Cup and the Mahindra NBA Challenge.
He is closely associated with the Maharashtra State Basketball Association and the Basketball Federation of India.
Arpit is a British Counsel, Dale Carnegie & NSDC Certified Trainer with more than 10 years of Industry Expert in Corporate Training. He has trained more than 500 trainers all across Pan India.
He is graduated from Delhi University and had been accredited with a number of awards for excelling in academic & sports activities.Arpit is a British Counsel, Dale Carnegie & NSDC Certified Trainer with more than 10 years of Industry Expert in Corporate Training. He has trained more than 500 trainers all across Pan India.
He is graduated from Delhi University and had been accredited with a number of awards for excelling in academic & sports activities.
A Social Entrepreneur, having over two decades of experience in converging community and business in the fields of Sports Skill Development, Health Awareness.
He is a national athlete and won three gold medal in Delhi University (1991-1994) and silver, bronze medal in All India University Games (1991 to 1993) in Javelin Throw.
He is Founder of Paralympic Golf Association of India promoting golf among differently abled sports persons, Born Player, Citizen Experience Foundation.
He is Advisor CSR & Youth Development of FARMER - NGO, Advisor, and Health Fitness Trust.
A Social Entrepreneur, having over two decades of experience in converging community and business in the fields of Sports Skill Development, Health Awareness.
He is a national athlete and won three gold medal in Delhi University (1991-1994) and silver, bronze medal in All India University Games (1991 to 1993) in Javelin Throw.
He is Founder of Paralympic Golf Association of India promoting golf among differently abled sports persons, Born Player, Citizen Experience Foundation.
He is Advisor CSR & Youth Development of FARMER - NGO, Advisor, and Health Fitness Trust.
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ABOUT KOOH SPORTS
KOOH Sports is backed by Gaja Capital, one of the largest domestic private equity fund in India.