Coach Speak – Sashang
Sashang has worked with Great Goals since August 2021. A Chennai boy he has played for his school and college teams. He has an undergraduate degree in Hotel Management. He is a trained dancer. After a short stint in hotel management, he decided to pursue his passion for football. He is part of the first Great Goals Internship cohort.
| You chose to be a football coach because….? |
| Sharing your knowledge with the upcoming players is a great thing, I believe. There is a lot of responsibility for you over there, and when it’s a sport you love it’s even more special. |
| Which is your favourite drill and why? |
| Rondos are always my favourite drill. We are free to express our skills in a rondo and it’s always fun and it gets better and better. |
| What is your favourite moment coaching a class? |
| When kids try doing a particular drill, some of them fail trying to do it, and I motivate them, and when I see them pushing themselves, that makes me want to teach them more. |
| What is your favourite thing about Great Goals? |
| It’s a place where you can share and take in knowledge. Whenever I go with any doubts to any of the coaches, they are ready to help me out. |
| What gives you joy? |
| When I see kids having fun, forgetting everything in that one hour, that puts a smile on my face, and when I am able to contribute to their fun, it brings joy to me. |
| What’s your favourite tool to motivate a player? |
| Communicating positively. Whenever I give criticism, I make sure that it’s more constructive, so this motivates them. |
| Great Goals is…. |
| …a good environment to work, share, and gain knowledge, and one of the best academies for bringing up good talents. |