Jamshedpur FC conducts coaches’ workshop on Dorabji Tata’s 166th Birth Anniversary

Jamshedpu, August 27: Jamshedpur FC marked the 166th birth anniversary of Sir Dorabji Tata by conducting a special workshop for grassroots coaches, focusing on making football training sessions for children more fun and engaging. The workshop was attended by coaches from 24 Tata Steel Foundation football centres, aligning with the club’s vision to entrench itself deeper into the community through football.

The event echoed the values of Sir Dorabji Tata, whose belief in sports as a tool for nation-building and community development laid the foundation for Jamshedpur’s strong sporting culture. His contribution not only to industry but also to sports and education continues to inspire initiatives that bring people together and nurture young talent in the city.

The workshop provided coaches with practical methods to create enjoyable, child-friendly training environments while also instilling discipline, teamwork, and creativity in young players. It highlighted the importance of grassroots football as the base of future growth in the sport, ensuring that every child’s first experience of the game is positive and memorable.

Kundan Chandra, Head of Youth Development and Grassroots at Jamshedpur FC, said, “Sir Dorabji Tata believed in giving back to society through sport, and we carry that legacy forward by working with children in our community. By equipping our coaches with the tools to make sessions more enjoyable, we are not just developing footballers but also building character and joy in young lives.”