MARGAO
The coaches of the England based football team, Norwich City FC brought their international expertise to the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals in Goa by conducting workshops under the 'Dream Again' initiative of the Dream Sports Foundation. The week-long U-17 football tournament featured four specialised workshops covering various aspects of football development.
The well-rounded program featured sessions on leadership in coaching, physical and medical training and coach and support staff development led by Norwich city's head coaches and physiotherapists. The workshops provided Indian coaches with a comprehensive professional developmental experience.
The physical and medical workshops, conducted by Norwich City's physiotherapist, provided crucial insights into injury prevention, rehabilitation protocols, and maintaining player fitness for young and developing talent.
Former India goalkeeper Subrata Paul and Joe Shulberg, Norwich City's academy manager and former goalkeeper jointly conducted a goalkeepers’ masterclass specifically designed for the young goalkeepers from the participating boys’ and girls’ teams.
"It was heartwarming to witness young goalkeepers from all corners of India come together and bond like a family in just a matter of days,” Paul said.
Shulberg advocated for versatility in young players' development. He said, "From a young age, particularly between the ages of 9 to 16, you should be playing multiple sports."
