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How to become a professional coach in India?

Wondering how to become a coach in India? Goal explains the entire process elaborately...

There are nearly 5000 football coaches in India who are registered with the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Aspiring coaches can apply for a total of six licences which can be done under the umbrella of the Indian FA. The six categories include AIFF ‘E’ certificate, AIFF ‘D’ certificate, AIFF ‘C’ certificate, AFC ‘B’ Diploma, AFC ‘A’ Diploma and finally AFC ‘Pro’ diploma license.

India currently have 14 AFC ‘Pro’ diploma license holding coaches. FC Goa interim coach Clifford Miranda became the latest addition to the list who recently got his AFC ‘Pro’ license from Uzbekistan.