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Player Recruitment Prospectus
Pune - India
Determined people
with faith in their mission
can alter the course of history.
We make excellence
our standard.
Success often comes
to those who dare to act.
Mr. D.S.Kulkarni
Founder, Chairman &
Managing Director, DSKDL
Led by a dynamic and farsighted leader Mr. D.S.Kulkarni, DSK group has grown from
strength to strength to become one of the most trusted names across multiple sectors. A
journey that began in the year 1970 passed through several success points creating
milestone achievements. Today, with a turnover of over ` 5000 crores DSK Group operates
in sectors like Real Estate, Education, Automobiles, Travel and Leisure, Engineering,
Pharmaceuticals, Digital products, Entertainment, Lifestyle etc. emerging as a brand that
represents excellence.
DSK Group of Companies
www.dskgroup.co.in
Welcome
It is a proud moment for me to announce With our infrastructure and the technical
the launch of Liverpool FC International know-how of the coaches from LFC, I believe
Football Academy – DSK Shivajians. I do this academy will go a long way in shaping a
believe this is an exciting project which positive future for budding footballers in
would provide the best facilities and India.
coaches. It will be the perfect platform for
youngsters across India and internationally
to showcase their potential and make a
positive impression on and off the football Shirish Kulkarni
field. President
This is truly India’s first and one of a kind LFC International Football Academy – DSK
Residential Football Academy of Shivajians
International standard. Partnering with a
massive club like Liverpool FC gives it all
the more importance. We have and will
continue to invest a lot of resources and
time into this academy to make it the best
in India and a benchmark for future
academies across the country.
We have researched leading football
academies globally and through this we
have put together the best team on and
off the field. The infrastructure and safe
environment we have in place is second to
none with two new pitches, lecture
theatre, a state of the art gym and single
room accommodation for the players.
We are looking not only to produce the
best footballers but well-rounded
individuals. I strongly believe that
initiatives like these can and will change
the landscape of football in the country.
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Welcome
At LFC we believe our International
Football Academies offer something
different and something special. Our aim
is to provide the youth of India with a
platform to show off their potential, learn
new skills and techniques in a fun,
inclusive and safe environment, all under
the guidance of our highly qualified LFC
coaching staff.
We aim to develop players' abilities off the
pitch, as well as on it, by introducing them
to experiences that will shape their
development into young adults and give
them life skills that they will use for the
rest of their lives.
The overall aim of the LFC International
Football Academy – DSK Shivajians is to
bring LFC to younger generations and
show them just how special our football
club is.
We hope you have a fantastic experience
with us and enjoy playing football ‘The
Liverpool Way’.
Brendan Rodgers
Liverpool FC Manager
04
Contents
06 Introduction
07 The Partnership
08 ‘The Liverpool Way’
09 Objectives
10 Coaches’ Profile
11 Life at the Academy
12 Cultural Activities
13 Academy Programme
Talent Scouting
14 Registration
15 Frequently Asked Questions
17 Partnership
18 Meet the team
05
Introduction
Liverpool Football Club (LFC)
Founded in 1892, LFC is one of the most qualified set of coaches. Footballers like
acclaimed and renowned European Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Michael
football clubs and has earned a fan Owen, Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman,
following across the world with its power- Raheem Sterling, Andre Wisdom and
packed performances over the years. Martin Kelly all progressed through the
Today, LFC is celebrated as the most ranks of the unique youth development
successful club in England with a track system at LFC while many more stars are in
record of winning on the pitch. LFC has the making.
won more European trophies than any Liverpool was recently named as the most
other English team and has a current trusted football brand in India. In the report
collection of five European Cups, three published by the Trust Research Advisory,
UEFA Cups, three European Super Cups, the club finished third only to the
eighteen League Titles, seven FA Cups and International Cricket Council and the Indian
eight League Cups. Premier League.
With a vision of producing exceptional The Brand Trust Report India Study 2014 is
footballers, LFC expanded its horizons to the result of research conducted amongst
form its International Football Academy 2,500 consumer-inuencers across 16 cities -
operation, which nurtures young talents a project that generated nearly five million
by providing them with a platform to data points and studied over 20,000 brands,
showcase their potential and learn new making it the most intensive study on Brand
skills, all under the guidance of our highly Trust anywhere in the world.
06
The Partnership
First of its kind, the LFC International their skills. This will all be done under the
Football Academy – DSK Shivajians is a watchful eye and skills of qualified coaches
groundbreaking move to establish India’s from LFC.
first International Club residential With an investment of around 50 crores, the
academy. Academy is well-equipped to provide the
While LFC is a brand that needs no best facilities which include a state of the art
introduction, DSK Shivajians has also earned gym, swimming pool, lecture theatre and
a niche amongst football enthusiasts in medical facilities. The new setup on the DSK
Maharashtra. The club was established in International Campus also includes assistant
1987 dominating all major tournaments coaches, physio-therapists and kit men.
in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. There will be two new football pitches, one
They are the current champions of the will be artificial 4G which will allow the
Pune Super Division league. DSK players to continue their training in extreme
Shivajians have joined hands with the LFC weather conditions while the other will be a
International Football Academy to create natural turf. The accommodation facilities
a unique platform for nurturing and are second to none with a room provided for
promoting talent in India. This ground- each player along with all other necessary
breaking partnership is aimed at amenities including food and laundry
providing budding football stars across services. The DSK Group has pulled out all
India with the best environment and the stops to make this academy one of the
world class facilities to hone and develop best in the country.
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‘The Liverpool Way’
Liverpool Football Club is recognized We have always believed that we have a
around the world as one of a small elite responsibility for the all round education of
group of clubs with a true world wide our young players as we prepare them not
reputation. For the last 50 years the Club only for football but for life after football - a
has been at the forefront of British and truly holistic approach.
European football, winning numerous
Running alongside our player development
championships and European club
programme, has been a coaching
tournaments. During this time, there has been
development programme. To play or work for
a consistent tradition of developing top
Liverpool Football Club is a great honour. It
class players, particularly from the
does not matter whether you are 9, 19, 29
Liverpool area.
or 59 – the magic is the same. Football is a
We believe passionately in a 'Liverpool simple game but when talented players,
Way' of doing things and indeed, football gifted coaches and sensible parents get
fans would identify a clear 'Liverpool Way' together, they can move mountains. Everyone
which sets us apart from other clubs in a should be aware of the traditions of this
real and tangible way. The value of hard Club, the standards and values that the
work and togetherness, the capacity to Club represents, the responsibility that we
overcome difficulties and above all, the all share to behave in a professional way
principles of fair play and dignified that seeks improvement, excellence and
behavior both on and off the field; a success without sacrificing the values that
philosophy we call 'The Liverpool Way'. we hold so dear.
08
Objectives
• To produce well rounded footballers who would go on to
represent the country at the junior and senior level.
• To have the best infrastructure and facilities.
• To promote the growth of players both on and off the field .
• To provide a safe and secure learning environment.
09
Coaches’ Profile
Ray Curtis Michael William Rice
Coaching Qualifications: Coaching Qualifications:
UEFA B UEFA B
FA B Licence Goalkeeping FA Level 2
FA Youth Award 1-3 FA Futsal Level 1
Additional Information: Additional Information:
Ray has been involved in football all his Michael has a foundation degree in
life playing at the highest semi- Football Coaching and a BA in Sports
professional level, where he represented Coaching from the University of Central
England. Lancashire. After his studies Michael
Ray then progressed in to a coaching coached extensively in the UK and also in
career learning his trade at a number of the United States of America before
non-league and professional clubs in the joining LFC’s International Academy
UK. A dream move to LFC followed and for coaching team. Michael has progressed to
the last three years he has worked at the deliver coaching activities for LFC in the UK
club’s world famous Academy, developing and across Europe in countries such as
young talent aiming for first team success. Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
Ray is also a qualified coach educator and
mentors newly qualified coaches on
behalf of The FA.
10Life at the Academy Accommodation: Cafeteria: • Single room with attached bath • Food catered to dietary requirements • Fully furnished with air conditioner • Reserved dining area • Electronic safe Gym : Swimming Pool: • Spin Bikes • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Treadmill • Exclusive use • Weight training equipment • Size : 43 x 84 Pitch: Cleaning and Laundry facilities: • 1x4G and 1xNatural • Rooms will be cleaned • Sub-soil drainage • Laundry facilities also provided • Most hard wearing/durable yarn Entertainment & Shop: Security: • Pool table and table tennis • CCTV cameras installed throughout • Shop for daily amenities • 24x7 security on campus • WiFi available on campus
Cultural Activities
The LFC International Football Academy - much more awaits you in this fast
DSK Shivajians is situated on the fringes of progressing city.
Pune- A city that represents rich culture, The LFC International Football Academy -
vibrance and prosperity. Welcome to a city DSK Shivajians is conveniently located near
that epitomizes ‘New India’, with its the happening areas of Pune. With a number
magical mix of capitalism, spiritualism, of entertainment options available, one is
heritage and modernity. left with a zero dull moment while in Pune.
With the blooming IT sector, today Pune The Aga Khan Palace, Osho Ashram, Rajiv
has become a thriving centre of academia Gandhi Zoological Park are sure to delight
and business. Oxford of the East and you with their uniqueness and exclusivity.
cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is a Shopping Malls like Amanora and Phoenix,
city with a future that promises to be as which boast of international brands, are
interesting as its history. Picturesque situated close to the campus. And dining out
surroundings, sprawling greener y, is always a pleasure, with every taste
soothing climate, contemporar y catered for in the wide range of restaurants
architectures, happening entertainment located near the campus.
areas, lively people, exciting night life and
12Academy Programme
• Age Groups: • Player Development:
- U-19: Born on or between - Coach Education: Opportunity to
31st May 1996 and 1st June 1997 participate in an AFC D Licence coaching
- U-17: Born on or between course.
31st May 1998 and 1st June 1999 - Education Seminars: Seminars will be
provided on Sports Marketing, Governance
• Residential Programme and Regulation.
- Education Assistance: Since the players
• Academic year June 2014 – May 2015 will be from a very diverse group, tutorials
will be arranged in select subjects to support
them.
Talent Scouting
A nationwide talent scouting programme Location
will be held to select players for the
academy. We will be selecting players for Goa
two age groups (U-17; U-19). There will Aizawl
be the regional rounds of selection which
will be held at the locations outlined. Shillong
Following the successful completion of
these rounds, players will be invited to Delhi
participate in the national round which Mumbai
will be held at the DSK International
Campus in Pune. Pune
Venues will be confirmed on receiving
registration. Please refer to our
Website / Facebook page for more
details.
13Registration
To participate in the academy selection Players that are selected for the academy
process across the venues you can: would need to complete payment of the
following amount:
- Post the registration form
- Download registration form at - U-17 age group: ` 3.5 Lacs p.a
www.lfc-dskacademy.co.in - U-19 age group: ` 4.5 Lacs p.a
- Scan and Email the registration form - International Students: ` 5 Lacs p.a.
to: info@dskshivajians.com
- Register online on Facebook - * Taxes as applicable
(www.facebook.com/lfc-dskacademy)
- On the spot registrations the day prior Scholarships will be provided to select
to selections players based purely on merit.
14Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will there be any academic support 6. Will the players be provided with
provided to the players? refreshments during selections?
Since the players are from a very The players will be required to bring their
diversified group, tutorials will be own food and water on the days of the
arranged in certain subjects. selections.
2. Is the academy open only for boys? 7. Will football kit be provided?
The academy will be open to boys. We Players coming for selections would be
will be hosting soccer schools in the required to bring two sets of unbranded
near future. Female players can kit along with football boots, stockings
register their interest on: and shin pads.
info@dskshivajians.com
3. Will players registering for selections 8. What happens if a player is injured or
require to pay a registration fee? unwell during the selections?
Players registering and participating in There will be a doctor present on the
the selections do not need to pay a fee. selection days. The LFC International
Only players selected for the academy Academy – DSK Shivajians is not
require to complete payment of the responsible for any injuries/illness
annual fee. sustained during the selection process.
4. Will there be scholarships available 9. When and where will the venues be
to players? published?
There will be scholarships available to Venues for the selections will be
certain players. Selections are purely published on our website and Facebook
merit based. Further details will be page. These will be subject to change.
provided to players selected for this.
5. How many players will be selected 10.How will players be selected for the
for each age-group? academy?
There will be 32 players selected for Selection of players into the academy will
each of the age groups. be purely merit based. The coaches and
U-19: Born on or between technical staff will make the final
31st May 1996 and 1st June 1997 decision.
U-17: Born on or between
31st May 1998 and 1st June 1999
15Frequently Asked Questions
11.Do the coaches have valid criminal 14.Will there be insurance provided to
checks and Safeguarding Children the players who are selected for the
qualification to ensure the players academy?
welfare is kept in mind? Insurance will be provided to the players
The coaches from LFC have a valid CRB selected for the academy. More details
(Criminal Records Bureau) and will be provided once the players have
Safeguarding Children qualification been selected.
through The FA, England.
12.Will the players have a medical 15.When will players be informed of the
examination prior to being selected starting and moving dates into the
to the academy? academy?
All players will be required to complete a After the final selections have taken
full medical examination prior to being place, players will be informed within
selected. Players will also be required to two weeks of the start date of the
present their birth certificates. academy.
13.How do I complete payment if I'm 16. Will visas be provided to International
selected for the academy? players?
Players that are selected for the International players would be responsible
Academy will be given further to obtain the visa themselves. For any
information on the payment methods. assistance please feel free to contact us.
16Partnership
At the LFC International Football Academy
– DSK Shivajians, we aim to produce
imaginative, skillful and entertaining
footballers. We will take the time to
develop and nurture our younger players
to ensure they reach their full potential. By
guiding players through our extensive
training programme, we also hope to
produce many world-class players over the
years that go on to represent the country.
At the Academy, we work with a select
number of partners. We are committed to
working closely with these partners to
provide value and maximize their
association with the academy. If you
would like to be founding partners or
support the players in their journey
through the academy, please feel free to
write into info@dskshivajians.com.
17Meet the team
Ardeshir Jeejeebhoy Amit Vanjari
CEO General Manager
With a dual Master’s in International Business & Football runs in the family as Amit’s father
Personnel Management – Ardeshir’s career in was one of the founding members of
sports marketing spans over a decade in India Shivajians Sports Club back in 1987. From
and UK markets. Innovation and the ability to humble beginnings to champions of the
identify future trends across the sports Pune District League, the team has come a
landscape has seen him successfully work with long way under the direction and guidance
respective stakeholders. of the Vanjari family. Amit started work with
the DSK Shivajians Football Club in 2010
His passion and genuine interest to make a
when the DSK group adopted the team as
change in the Indian Sports Industry has seen
its own. He has been employed as General
him actively promoting a number of sports in
Manager of the team ever since. Prior to that
India. Football was his calling from a very early
Amit organized a number of local and
stage in his sporting and professional career. He
corporate football events. He can be seen at
has played an important role in the creation and
every DSK Shivajians game rooting the
commercialisation of a number of initiatives for
team on.
football across India. These included - regional
football leagues, futsal championships, Bayern Amit will now be working full time with the
Munchen Reserve team tour, Everton FC LFC International Football Academy – DSK
coaches’ development, player management of Shivajians. Amit knows all the ins and outs
India’s football stars – Bhaichung Bhutia and when it comes to the facility and has been
Barreto. involved with the Academy right from its
inception. Being from Pune, Amit strongly
An avid sports enthusiast, Ardeshir has played
believes in promoting local talent.
football for Mohun Bagan Jrs and also gone on
to represent the state of West Bengal in Cricket.
18Meet the team
Karan Bhardwaj Nikhil Bijlani
Academy Manager Media Manager
He is a sports professional who has worked He started his career at ESPN – Star Sports as a
in India and abroad. On graduating from Trainee Journalist. After his brief stint he joined a
St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, he went onto leading daily, Hindustan Times, at their sports desk
work with Network18 in their sports as an intern.
division - Sport 18. He assisted on the
Following the conclusion of his internship, he
operations for India’s first mass cycling
enrolled for an MSc. Sports Management and
event held in Bangalore and also worked
Business of Football at Birkbeck College, University
on the TV production of the marathons.
of London. After successfully completing his post-
Subsequent to this, Karan went onto do a
graduation, he was hired by The Football
Masters in Sports Management and the
Association as a Financial Regulations Intern.
Business of Football in the UK.
During his time at the FA, he performed various
On achieving his Masters, he worked with administrative duties concerning the transfers of
The Football Association, England for two players in England and looked after the Agent’s
years. He organised a number of coaching Licensing Examination.
courses for the coach education arm, FA
Following his stint at the FA, he took an opportunity
Learning. He also had the unique
to join one of the leading all sports portals as a
opportunity to work at the newly opened
Sports Editor in Bangalore, India. After about a year
St. George’s Park, which is England’s
at helm, he decided to take the next step in his
National Training Centre. The LFC
career and moved back to Delhi.
International Football Academy – DSK
Shivajians allows him to continue to work Soon enough, an opportunity to join LFC
in football and is an extremely exciting International Football Academy – DSK Shivajians
project for him to be a part of. presented itself and keen to work in the football
fraternity yet again, he grabbed it with both hands.
19DSK Dream City,
Loni Toll Plaza, Pune-Solapur Road,
Pune - 412 308
Maharashtra, India.
Ph: +91 20 66784186
Email: info@dskshivajians.com
www.lfc-dskacademy.co.in
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