Dimapur, July 5 (EMN): A 10-day football coaching camp will be organised by Guwahati City FC (GCFC) from July 15 at Gauhati University playground and will be technically assisted by one of the top I-League teams of the country – Shillong Lajong FC.
Lajong will provide the technical assistance like coaching and others to the youths who will join the camp, Larsing Ming Sawyan, Managing Director of Shillong Lajong FC confirmed on Tuesday. The development took place following a meeting held between the Shillong Lajong MD and GCFC management at ‘The Guwahati Address’ Hotel.
Besides the chance to train in ‘Lajong Way’ the trainees will get an opportunity of an exposure trip to Shillong for interaction with the Lajong players and its academy. Meanwhile Decathlonand GupShup 94.3 FM will also partner with GCFC for the camp and will provide their support in making the camp a success.
The camp will be conducted in three categories U-12, U-16 and U-22 age groups. Kaustab Chakrabarty, director of GCFC said that the camp will be free for the BPL students and also for those who join it from orphanage home from anyplace of the region. The camp will also provide special tips on diet and other technical aspects. Aspiring students from schools, colleges and universities can take part in this camp, where experienced coaches will train and motivate young players. Along with training, students will be advised on football ethics, fair play, proper diet, fitness and football career by experienced resource persons. Several noted football personalities from Assam as well as from other states of the region will be present on the last day of the camp for an exhibition match.
In a statement, the club appeals to the aspiring students to contact Kaustab Chakraborty (mobile: 9706570219) and Kalyan Deb (9864218015) for details. Registration forms can be obtained from Phat Town, Six Mile, Frolic Sports Arena and Cafe, Panjabari, Yoko, Beltola, Backbencheckers Cafe, Commerce Point, Streetz Za, Chandmari, 11th Avenue cafe & bistro, Dighalipukhuri and Frolic sports cafe, AT Road. The interested candidates can also follow GCFC at www.facebook.com/GhyCityFC/ and mail us at guwahaticityfc@gmail.com.
