MNS:- Manipur Developjnent Society (MDS) a Government of Manipur Undertaking with diverse activities in the field of Handloom, Agriculture, Engineering and other development activities in the state of Manipur, in association with All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), an apex body for development, administration and organisation of the game in the state is organising a 2 (two) month long residential programme commencing from 1stMay, 2013, for skill development of the football players of the state.
The programme is designed for the young players ranging ages from 15-18 years. The objective of the programme is to develop skill and tactics, physical & mental conditioning, to provide much needed exposures and impart knowledge on emerging trends of modem football practices to the budding players of the state.
The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) invited 120 targeted players from its 13 district associations. Out of 60 shortlisted players, 30 players were finally selected by the Foreign Coach himself for conducting the Development Programme.
A reputed international Coach, a British National – Mr. Stephen David Darby from Liverpool, England, holder of English F.A. (Football Association) Full “A” licence was engaged as Chief Coach and successfully completed one month’s Football Development Programme. At the end of Steve David Darby’s stint as Chief Coach, Mr. Milan Milovanovic, an Australian national, A license holder and a reputed coach for young footballers has been engaged as Chief Coach and shall be conducting the Programme till the end. The Chief Coaches are assisted throughout by 2 (two) Assistant Coaches deputed by AMFA and 1 (one) Assistant Coach deputed by YAS.
As a part of the Programme, an Exhibition match between Football Players’ Association of India (FPAI) XI and MDS Chargers XI is also going to be organised on 30th June, 2013 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
The FPAI (Football Players Association of India) is the single body for representing the interests and welfare for all football players in India. Started in 2006 the FPAI became a member of the World Organisation for players FIFPro in 2008 and have been a member ever since.
The Association other than looking after the welfare of players and the development of football players in India looks into development of the game of football to those who do not have access to it or promoting the game to the under privileged.
Bhaichung Bhutia is the President of the Association while many senior international players of India are on the committee. The FPAI also plays matches together in a combined team to promote football in areas such as this match in Imphal, Manipur.The MDS XI comprising of footballers originally from the state of Manipur and has been playing outside the state representing many reputed clubs of India and International as well shall be led by Renedy Singh, who is considered one of the best midfielder in Indian Football and currently playing for Shillong Lajong Club.
The Exhibition match is being organised with a perspective to provide an opportunity to the football lovers & players of the state and particularly the young footballers participated in the Two-month long Football Development Programme under two foreign Chief Coaches, to have a live glimpse of the stars of Indian Football dueling their counterpart footballers originating from this state. The Exhibition Match also makes an attempt to inspire and set examples to all the stakeholders of the game of football that we can achieve what we want if we are determined to get it.
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