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Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) Non-Residential Academy offers a scientifically designed after-school football training program for youngsters aged 5-18 in India. The curriculum designed in association with the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia focuses on holistic player development, covering physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects. Student-athletes learn from licensed coaches and gain competitive exposure at reputed tournaments.
Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) Non-Residential Academy offers a scientifically designed after-school football training program for youngsters aged 5-18 in India. The curriculum designed in association with the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia focuses on holistic player development, covering physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects. Student-athletes learn from licensed coaches and gain competitive exposure at reputed tournaments.
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Where are Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools located?
BBFS has laid a strong foundation through their neighbourhood football centres functioning in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, and Noida. BBFS is rated as India’s top football academy with customised coaching curriculums.
What are the days & timings?
Program | Days | Hours per day | General timings | Recommended for |
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Weekday Program | 3 days a week on alternate weekdays, i.e. Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/Sat | 1 hour | Late afternoon after school | Beginners and Intermediate |
Weekend Program | 2 days-a-week on weekends, i.e. Sat/Sun | 1.5 hours | Mornings or Late afternoons | Beginners and Intermediate |
Development Squads | 4-6 days-a-week, customised for advanced groups | 1-1.5 hours | Customised based on convenience of selected players | Advanced |
The above represents the broad structure of our current programs and schedules. It may vary subject to local weather and other factors. For exact timings of existing batches, please check out your nearest center on the website or the enJogo app.
What is the age from which you consider a kid to join?
We train boys and girls aged between 5-18 years at our non-residential academies.
What is your fee structure?
There are three components of the fee structure of our non-residential programs:
Component | Description |
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Registration fee | One-time administration charges |
Kit charges | Training and/or match kit (1 set contains 1 t-shirt, 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of stockings) |
Subscription Fee | Recurring training fee that is payable for the duration of the subscription period |
Why is your training limited to only three hours in a week?
Over the years, we have understood the importance of training and rest. For young beginners, it is important to give them the right amount of training and necessary rest. The three hours vigorous training per week is focused on developing individuals skill sets and mentality. During off days, players engage in various fun and football related activities planned by the coaches and through the enJogo app.
Are there any discounts available?
Yes. There are seasonal discounts available. You could also speak to your Center Head for offers from time to time.
Can we pay in monthly installments?
Yes, there are options to convert your fee into EMI if you are using a Credit Card. You will see this option at the time of checkout on the enJogo app, and is provided by our payment gateway partner.
What are the coaches' qualifications & background?
85% of our coaches are licensed. Every coach that joins BBFS goes through a rigorous in-house training curriculum developed by senior BBFS coaches and Football by Carlos Queiroz (former Head Coach of Real Madrid and Portuguese National Team). Upon selection, coaches are encouraged and assisted to secure their AIFF and AFC licences.
Further, all existing coaches of BBFS undergo continuous training throughout the year irrespective of their coaching licenses.
What is the coach to student ratio?
For younger age-groups (below 8 years) the coach to student ratio is 1:8 whereas for older ones, the coach to student ratio is 1:12.
Do you provide transport facilities?
No. BBFS does not provide any transport facilities at the moment.
How many tournaments or matches does a kid get to play?
Competitive matches are the cornerstone of a player’s development. Every season, a student-athlete plays a minimum of 25+ competitive matches taking part in local, national and international tournaments.
What is the future structure for the kids in BBFS & in football?
The developmental pathway in professional football is divided into three stages: Grassroots (5-11 years), Youth (12-17 years), Professional (18 - above). Within these stages, alongside right mentorship, there are multiple competitions that help student-athletes rise through the ranks and eventually attain a professional contract.
The All India Football Federation, which is the governing body for football in India, launched Baby Leagues in 2018, a nation-wide project to provide initial competitive exposure for grassroots players. In the youth stage, the AIFF organizes Sub-Junior Nationals (U-14) and Junior Nationals (U-16 & U-19) across India.
At the professional level, the AIFF organizes Senior National competitions, which becomes the gateway for footballers to kickstart their professional journey. Alongside the AIFF organized competitions, there are numerous tournaments arranged by private and state bodies across all age-categories.
Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) takes part in all competitions providing student-athletes the ideal platform to script their pathway into professional football while facilitating best training by seasoned coaches. BBFS also owns Garhwal Heroes Football Club (GHFC), a Delhi-based professional football team. Student-athletes who have the potential and perform in competitions get an opportunity to represent GHFC and are sent for trials in elite-teams through the BBFS scouting network across India and abroad.
What is the structure for kids above 18 yrs?
After years of guidance and development, once the student-athlete turns 18, BBFS provides them scouting opportunities in elite teams or guides them for their career progress in sports related fields.
What is the difference between an advanced and beginner batch?
The beginner batch is for players having less exposure in football. For these players, our coaches emphasise on providing a personalised curriculum for optimal development. In the advanced batches, the coaches provide a curriculum improving the physical, mental, tactical, technical and social aspects.
How many players have you developed so far?
Over the years, BBFS has trained 18,000+ footballers across India out of whom 750+ have played nationally and 10+ have represented the Indian football team.