User:Dinesh Velayudhan Nair/sandbox

Dinesh Nair, born 29th March 1974 is a former Indian professional footballer from Mumbai having roots in Kerala. Dinesh currently is the Director of the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC), Head of Development for Indian Super League (ISL) team Mumbai City FC, spearheads Futsal & Beach Soccer for the All India Football Federation. He is also a Trustee of the Mumbai Football Arena, Shahji Raje Kreeda Sankul (Andheri Sports Complex) and Hon.CEO of the SportingLions Foundation.  PLAYING CAREER (CLUB & NATIONAL TEAM 1996-2001)

Dinesh had a very short playing career, he began his playing career in a club from Goa, Vasco SC (1996-1997), later moving onto playing the National League for FC Kochin (1997-1998) in Kerala. He then played for Mohun Bagan (1998-1999) and returned to his state club, FC Kochin (1999-2000) where he ended his career as a player.

He was a goalkeeper but has also played as the right back. He played as the right full back in the first half while in the second as the keeper. And in doing so he also scored while playing for FC Kochin against Tollunge Agragami. This makes him the only Indian player to play two distinct positions in the National League.

He has also represented Goa in the U-21 Nationals (1996); represented Kerala in Santosh Trophy in 1998 and Winner with Bengal in 1999.

He also had his stint with the Indian National team (Pre-Olympics-1998).

AFTER FOOTBALL LIFE (2001-2011)

He completely distanced himself from football after his playing career. He then mastered himself into becoming a successful event manager. And during this time, he worked with major names/brands. To name a few, The Times of India, Citi Bank, Hindustan Times, Education Times, Mid Day, Radio One, BPL Mobile. He has managed events like the Economic Times - Citi Bank Grand Master (B School Challenge, organized across India at IIM A, IIM B, IIM C etc), Corporate Soccer Fiesta, Fosters Times Cup, Job Fairs, Conferences & Sports events.

COMEBACK TO FOOTBALL (2012-present)

He couldn't stay away from football for long. He had a dramatic calling to the beautiful game. And since then, it has been a long and strong relationship with the sport.

He first appeared for a coaching course (AIFF D License in 2013) and since then it has been a long journey.

Sporting Lions' Foundation was responsible for his second coming to football. In 2012, he started work on developing a Municipal dumping ground, turning it into a multi sport playing facility, the Lions Municipal Sports Complex.

As Hon. CEO of the SPortingLions Foundation, a Lions Club Of Bombay Willingdon Cresent Charity Trust Initiative, Dinesh has been able to induce appreciable interest and enthusiasm in sports among the citizens of all ages in Mumbai region. He has been instrumental in bringing CSR partners for the Development of sports and also use sports as a medium to address social causes especially in the underprivileged society.

At the professional level, since the inception of ISL (2014) Dinesh has been the Head of Development for Mumbai City FC. It is the only club to win the Best Grassroots Award in ISL.

He has also served as the AIFF Development Officer, Maharashtra (2016-2017).

He is the founder and director of Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC). AIFC works for the development & welfare of coaches in India. It has been recognized by the AIFF.

He is a Trustee of the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex a multi sports complex which hosts the Indian National Teams and also hosted the Brazil, England and New Zealand National teams during the FIFA U 17 World Cup. He was instrumental in organizing the 4 nation's Hero Inter- continental Cup and other international events. He has also worked with the U17 World Cup Legacy programme in India MXIM.

Just like he had multiple positions played on the field, he continues to do so off the pitch. Adding to the lists of roles he indulges in, he was recently (2018) appointed by the All India Football Federation to lead the development of  Futsal & Beach Soccer in India.

With all the knowledge acquired, he also passes on the same to upcoming coaches in the form of an Instructor. He is a Grassroots and D License Instructor of AIFF. He is also a Goalkeeping Instructor for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) A, B & C license courses respectively.

Dinesh spearheads the Grassroots, Youth, Coach Education and overall development of Children in the country. Dinesh conducts courses, workshops and clinics and is working on educating parents, coaches, clubs, academies and institutions on how education is important and must go hand in hand with sports. He has trained 1000+ PE teachers, coaches, elite coaches, parents, students and stake holders in sports across India.

'''COURSES/CERTIFICATIONS ''' • Asian Football Confederation - AFC A License • Asian Football Confederation - AFC Level 2 Goalkeeping (Qatar) • Asian Football Confederation - AFC Goalkeeping Tutors Course (Malaysia) • Asian Football Confederation - AFC Futsal Level 1 • Asian Football Confederation - AFC FFA Level 3 Goalkeeping Module 1 (Australia) • Asian Football Confederation - AFC Level 3 Goalkeeping (Malaysia) _ results awaited • FIFA Goalkeeping Course • FIFA Advanced Youth Course • AIFF Advanced Grassroots Course • AIFF D License Instructors Course • FFA AIFF Grassroots Leaders Course • Indian Super League Grassroots Course • Premier Skills Course – Phase I • Manchester-United Workshop • Just Play Instructor Course - OFC, Australian Govt & UEFA