Meet Our Coaches
Seasoned Mumbai district footballers and academy leaders dedicated to developing complete athletes.
Sachin Kshirsagar
Head Coach & Co-Founder
Sachin co-founded Astra Football Academy to give Mumbai's young players the structured pathway he wished existed growing up on district pitches. As Head Coach, he sets the standard on the training ground every session.
Atul Prabhu
Co-Founder & Operations
Atul co-founded Astra and keeps the academy running day to day — from trial bookings and parent queries to event logistics — so coaches can focus fully on player development.
Vishal Patil
Mentor & Consultant
Vishal brings an experienced mentor's eye to Astra — supporting coaches and leadership with guidance rooted in Mumbai district football and years around the game.
Shekhar Bhanji
Coach
Shekhar's journey through Versova Village Boys and Colaba FC shapes how he coaches today — with real match experience from Mumbai's competitive club scene.
Pintu Mahata
Coach
Pintu combines rare youth academy experience at Mohan Bagan Kolkata with Veera United and Mumbai district football — a background that informs his coaching every day.
Sachit Bhanji
Coach
Sachit grew up in Mumbai's district football circuit and now channels that experience into developing Astra's next generation on the pitch.
Kalpesh Waghela
Coach
Kalpesh's time with Veera United Andheri and in Mumbai district competitions gives him a deep understanding of what young players need to grow through structured training.
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