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ITANAGAR: Garhwal Heroes Football Club (GHFC), a sister concern of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS), will conduct trials for its residential program (undergraduate degree with football training) at Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy, here on November 16 next.
GHFC & BBFS aims to reach out to football aspirants across the length and breadth of the country through its latest initiative '100 trials, 100 cities, and unlimited dreams.
The Delhi-based professional football club has partnered with Apeejay Stya University (ASU), a global institute situated in Delhi, to launch India's first and only college football program.
Garhwal Heroes FC takes part in Delhi's senior division league, I-league qualifiers, and national-level tournaments. GHFC aspires to play the Indian Super League by 2025, with 60 per cent of its first-team players developed through its academies.
Through the college program, GHFC and ASU will groom talented student-athletes to start their professional football career, while they excel in the degree of their choice.
The youngsters will participate in reputed university competitions year-round alongside playing in national and international tournaments. They will be guided and trained by AFC 'Pro' and 'A' certified coaches who have experience of more than 10 years in youth development.
Speaking about the partnership, Kishore Taid CEO of enJogo, which owns and operates GHFC and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, said, "Most elite footballers in India never got the chance to complete their undergraduate education. With this program, youngsters can now get a degree of their choice while playing elite football."
GHFC in partnership with BBFS has developed a robust scouting network where many academy players have played for the India age-group teams, Indian Super League, I-League, and Santosh Trophy teams.
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