AIFF has good number of friendlies linedup but its up to the Indian NT to win some .. Mr patel cann't win for them for us to Increase Ranking.
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ya....we cant always complain always because they are been working good to get no of friendlies and some good changes in league....
its all about players support staffs and clubs to do the work to show all those indians who dont follow indian football that we are improving and allwe need is the support of them to grow further.......
Tuesday was indeed a remarkable day for sports enthusiasts in the city, as football is taking a new leap with the FIFA AIFF Academy. Robert Baan, the newly appointed technical director (TD) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) visited Navi Mumbai to finalise arrangements for the newly-planned academy.
Baan who has been appointed as TD for a period of two years is working towards the development of a distinct style of playing football in India. The Fr. Agnel's Sports Complex will form one of the four centres to generate top class football players from India for the international level.
While on his visit in order to have a look at the infrastructure available for the academy, Robert Baan let out a few details about the development of the FIFA AIFF Academy. There will be a special scehduling done for the FIFA AIFF Academy so that their activities do not disrupt the routine school activities after the academy starts operation.
How did you find the facilities and infrastructure here at the Fr. Agnel's Sports Complex?
The most important facility is the field, which is excellent out here. The green pitch is the only one that's in good condition in Mumbai. The accommodation, food and other facilities also are quite good which will facilitate the development of students of the academy. This is the best infrastructure we have in the entire country (better than the other three centres); this will facilitate the academy to train players throughout the year. The four months of monsoons too cannot play spoil sport thanks to the artificial turf laid out here.
What would be the exact stature of this academy?
The FIFA AIFF Academy will be operational from March 2012 and will be a residential academy wherein students will be trained in football and will pursue their education at the Fr. Agnel's Multipurpose School. Thus, we would prepare future footballers in a place that is conducive to everything. There will be three coaches who will be appointed to train the players - a head coach, assistant coach and a goal-keeping coach. There will be nutritionists who will be looking to their diet plans so that their all-round development as a sportsman is taken care of.
How many FIFA AIFF Academies will be there in India?
There will be four regional academies in India, namely in Kolkata, Noida, Bangalore and Mumbai (Navi Mumbai). In addition to these, there will be an Elite Academy that will be stationed at Pailan in Kolkata.
Any selection criteria that will taken into consideration for selecting these players?
I am planning to closely watch the I-league to select players, since that's one place where I think we can get some really potential football players who can make a mark in the national team. A total of 30 to 35 players will be selected to be trained for a year.
What is the age group of players that the academy will focus on?
The academy will focus on four main age-groups that 14, 15, 16 and 17 year olds who will be trained to secure their positions in the senior national teams. The players once admitted into the FIFA AIFF Academy will be trained for two years, and then after analysing their overall development will be sent to the Elite Academy for further training. While, those players whose quality doesn't suffice to that level will be detailed back and will be trained for another two years at the regional academies so that they can get better.
What is the kind of football culture that you will try to create in India?
India does not have the club system, and hence there is no way we can try and establish that system here. However it will be our aim to create a different style and system of play in India which is a huge country and has tremendous potential in order to make it to the FIFA ranking in a few years. One thing that we would be focusing on would be getting the players to play more of 7-a-side matches that will help develop skill.
Here, even kids in the age group of Under-11 are used to playing 11-a-side matches, hence we would encourage kids to start playing seven-a-side games that will help us spot talent.
Baan has a vast experience in football and has been involved in a similar work with the Australia Football Federation. He has also been the Technical Director of the Netherlands youth team. He was briefly appointed a caretaker manager of the senior Dutch team. With his two year Mission India we would definitely see a lot Indian talent on the FIFA world map.
Baan will be attending the MB vs Churchill match today. However his main concern will be the infrastructure in kolkata n of the clubs
he has already assessed Mumbai n Delhi
Baan will be attending the MB vs Churchill match today. However his main concern will be the infrastructure in kolkata n of the clubs
he has already assessed Mumbai n Delhi
u mean infrastructure for academies????or for i-league games???
What Infrastructure does India have actually to asses ?? I recently heard that the much hyped Word Class Rabindra Sarobar Renovation is in doubts. <!-- s:angry-banghead: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/banghead.gif" alt=":angry-banghead:" title="Bang Head" /><!-- s:angry-banghead: -->
According to E.B official none of the Kolkata clubs can meet AFC Stadium criteria and they are taking this issue to AFC.
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the one jindal was suppose to renovate...rite???why what happened???
wake up ifa you guys need to learn how to run state fed from wifa.....thid federation is as useless as ever...they can work the stadium to facilitate a foreign team but not for their own local clubs....and players.. <!-- s:angry-argument: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/argument.gif" alt=":angry-argument:" title="Argument" /><!-- s:angry-argument: -->
What Infrastructure does India have actually to asses ?? I recently heard that the much hyped Word Class Rabindra Sarobar Renovation is in doubts. <!-- s:angry-banghead: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/banghead.gif" alt=":angry-banghead:" title="Bang Head" /><!-- s:angry-banghead: -->
the one jindal was suppose to renovate...rite???why what happened???
wake up ifa you guys need to learn how to run state fed from wifa.....thid federation is as useless as ever...they can work the stadium to facilitate a foreign team but not for their own local clubs....and players.. <!-- s:angry-argument: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/argument.gif" alt=":angry-argument:" title="Argument" /><!-- s:angry-argument: -->
He added that there has been an ongoing conversation between the Indian Football Federation (Kolkata-based organization, and the first Indian football federation), regarding hiring the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium and refurbishing it to the degree that AFC warrants.
“But I do not know the exact status, because discussions are on, but whether there is any dispute on the lease amount or not is not clear. All I can say is that we have got no possession of the stadium till now,” he informs.
-Majumdar E.B official
Baan will be attending the MB vs Churchill match today. However his main concern will be the infrastructure in kolkata n of the clubs
he has already assessed Mumbai n Delhi
u mean infrastructure for academies????or for i-league games???
He was there at stadium today.Took some notes during the match.He had a discussion with Anjan Mitra during lemon break.He seems more or less happy after the match but looks can be deceptive.
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ya....we cant always complain always because they are been working good to get no of friendlies and some good changes in league....
its all about players support staffs and clubs to do the work to show all those indians who dont follow indian football that we are improving and allwe need is the support of them to grow further.......
Tuesday was indeed a remarkable day for sports enthusiasts in the city, as football is taking a new leap with the FIFA AIFF Academy. Robert Baan, the newly appointed technical director (TD) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) visited Navi Mumbai to finalise arrangements for the newly-planned academy.
Baan who has been appointed as TD for a period of two years is working towards the development of a distinct style of playing football in India. The Fr. Agnel's Sports Complex will form one of the four centres to generate top class football players from India for the international level.
While on his visit in order to have a look at the infrastructure available for the academy, Robert Baan let out a few details about the development of the FIFA AIFF Academy. There will be a special scehduling done for the FIFA AIFF Academy so that their activities do not disrupt the routine school activities after the academy starts operation.
How did you find the facilities and infrastructure here at the Fr. Agnel's Sports Complex?
The most important facility is the field, which is excellent out here. The green pitch is the only one that's in good condition in Mumbai. The accommodation, food and other facilities also are quite good which will facilitate the development of students of the academy. This is the best infrastructure we have in the entire country (better than the other three centres); this will facilitate the academy to train players throughout the year. The four months of monsoons too cannot play spoil sport thanks to the artificial turf laid out here.
What would be the exact stature of this academy?
The FIFA AIFF Academy will be operational from March 2012 and will be a residential academy wherein students will be trained in football and will pursue their education at the Fr. Agnel's Multipurpose School. Thus, we would prepare future footballers in a place that is conducive to everything. There will be three coaches who will be appointed to train the players - a head coach, assistant coach and a goal-keeping coach. There will be nutritionists who will be looking to their diet plans so that their all-round development as a sportsman is taken care of.
How many FIFA AIFF Academies will be there in India?
There will be four regional academies in India, namely in Kolkata, Noida, Bangalore and Mumbai (Navi Mumbai). In addition to these, there will be an Elite Academy that will be stationed at Pailan in Kolkata.
Any selection criteria that will taken into consideration for selecting these players?
I am planning to closely watch the I-league to select players, since that's one place where I think we can get some really potential football players who can make a mark in the national team. A total of 30 to 35 players will be selected to be trained for a year.
What is the age group of players that the academy will focus on?
The academy will focus on four main age-groups that 14, 15, 16 and 17 year olds who will be trained to secure their positions in the senior national teams. The players once admitted into the FIFA AIFF Academy will be trained for two years, and then after analysing their overall development will be sent to the Elite Academy for further training. While, those players whose quality doesn't suffice to that level will be detailed back and will be trained for another two years at the regional academies so that they can get better.
What is the kind of football culture that you will try to create in India?
India does not have the club system, and hence there is no way we can try and establish that system here. However it will be our aim to create a different style and system of play in India which is a huge country and has tremendous potential in order to make it to the FIFA ranking in a few years. One thing that we would be focusing on would be getting the players to play more of 7-a-side matches that will help develop skill.
Here, even kids in the age group of Under-11 are used to playing 11-a-side matches, hence we would encourage kids to start playing seven-a-side games that will help us spot talent.
Baan has a vast experience in football and has been involved in a similar work with the Australia Football Federation. He has also been the Technical Director of the Netherlands youth team. He was briefly appointed a caretaker manager of the senior Dutch team. With his two year Mission India we would definitely see a lot Indian talent on the FIFA world map.
Amen to that!
Source :- DNA
he has already assessed Mumbai n Delhi
According to E.B official none of the Kolkata clubs can meet AFC Stadium criteria and they are taking this issue to AFC.
wake up ifa you guys need to learn how to run state fed from wifa.....thid federation is as useless as ever...they can work the stadium to facilitate a foreign team but not for their own local clubs....and players.. <!-- s:angry-argument: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/argument.gif" alt=":angry-argument:" title="Argument" /><!-- s:angry-argument: -->
He added that there has been an ongoing conversation between the Indian Football Federation (Kolkata-based organization, and the first Indian football federation), regarding hiring the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium and refurbishing it to the degree that AFC warrants.
“But I do not know the exact status, because discussions are on, but whether there is any dispute on the lease amount or not is not clear. All I can say is that we have got no possession of the stadium till now,” he informs.
-Majumdar E.B official
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