This collaboration will deliver a world-class football education programme that combines Manchester City’s renowned playing philosophy with JAIN’s commitment to nurturing India’s emerging sports talent through high quality coaching, academic excellence, state of the art infrastructure and holistic student-athlete development.
The Football School will provide students at JAIN with access to high-quality coaching and training methodologies that have contributed to Manchester City’s success in English, European, and global competitions. The programme is designed to nurture young players both on and off the pitch, emphasising technical development, teamwork, leadership, and academic balance.
Located in Bangalore, JAIN Sports aspires to build India’s most inclusive and sustainable sports eco system through its dedication to fostering talent through sport, sporting infrastructure development and its forward-thinking approach to education. With its parent group being one of India’s top educators, JAIN Sports integrates high quality sports training with academics, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success in any field. With great facilities and a structured support system, JAIN has built a reputation for developing high-performance student-athletes.
Through this collaboration, Manchester City and JAIN aim to create a football programme that aligns with their mission to inspire students to achieve their full potential while benefiting from City’s global coaching expertise.
Commenting on the announcement, Jorgina Busquets, Managing Director - Football Education, Recreation & Partner Clubs at City Football Group, said:
“We are pleased to partner with JAIN Sports to bring Manchester City’s football education approach to more young players in India. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to helping young people grow through sport, both on and off the pitch. By combining our coaching expertise with JAIN’s focus on student-athlete development, we aim to deliver a high-quality programme that supports both athletic progression and personal growth.”
Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Chairman, JGI Group said:
“Partnering with Manchester City marks a defining milestone in our journey to build India’s most holistic sports ecosystem. Manchester City is globally renowned for its exceptional youth development pathways, cutting-edge coaching methodologies and a culture of excellence that produces champions on and off the field. This collaboration allows us to bring their world-class expertise and training philosophy directly to our young athletes in India.
At JAIN Sports, our commitment is to Train. Grow. Inspire. With Manchester City as our partner, we are confident of nurturing talent at scale, elevating aspirations and shaping future leaders who embody discipline, resilience and global sporting values.”
The collaboration represents a significant step in developing young footballers in India, further reinforcing JAIN’s reputation as a leader in sports education while providing students with unparalleled opportunities to develop within a professional football environment.
To learn more and register interest, visit: www.jainsports.in
