AIFF & Ryan Group Launch School Football Programme in India

Good news for all you young football enthusiasts out there! The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Ryan Group of Institutions have officially launched the School Grassroots Football Programme in Bengaluru, bringing structured training right to your school grounds.

What This Means for Students

This exciting new program is the next step in a partnership designed to bring proper football and futsal development into schools across India. It builds on an earlier agreement where AIFF provides its technical know-how, and Ryan Group supports player education.

• The program will roll out in 25 Ryan Group schools across 10 cities.
• It starts during the 2026-27 academic year.
• Students will get age-appropriate football and futsal coaching from AIFF-certified coaches.

The Partnership Kicks Off

Ryan Group’s own football coaches have already completed AIFF’s special coaching education and certification, so they are fully ready to deliver the new curriculum. This effort aims to really integrate football into the school system.

• It will create clear long-term development paths for players.
• The program actively promotes futsal and girls’ football.
• It also focuses on essential life skills like teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness.

Looking Ahead

Both AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan and Ryan Group CEO Ryan Pinto underscored how vital this program is for nurturing talent from the ground up and for offering a well-rounded education. This initiative promises to reshape how young India engages with the beautiful game.