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Triumph in Adversity

Bravo Football - Hardeep Singh Chillar

Triumph in Adversity Earlier in July 2025, 16-year-old Hardeep Chhillar etched his name in history by becoming India’s first-ever U17 world wrestling champion in the men’s 110 kg Greco-Roman category. While young Hardeep’s achievement is fantastic in itself, what makes his win all the more impressive is his story of adversity, grit and ambition. A […]

Pressure is a Privilege

Bravo Xcelerate Annual Awards Day 2025 - Mandar Tamhane Chief Guest

Pressure is a Privilege We were delighted to host Mr Mandar Tamhane, CEO of Indian Super League (ISL) club, NorthEast United FC, at the Bravo Xcelerate Annual Awards Day 2025. Our parents, children and coaches were honoured to be in the audience as Mr Tamhane share some fantastic insights on talent development in Indian football. […]

How Luka Modric Became the Best!

Luka Modric Croatian footballer

How Luka Modric Became the Best! There is scarcely an athlete alive who has not had to overcome obstacles. But the ones that Luka Modric had were unique. Modric’s journey to the top has been rockier and more demanding than the slopes of Croatia’s Velebit mountain in the tiny hamlet of Modrici near Zadar, where, […]

Failure – One of Life’s Greatest Teachers

Bravo Football - Lessons from Kobe Bryant

Failure – One of Life’s Greatest Teachers It’s our first post of the year so here’s wishing you all a smashing 2025! The first lesson we are embracing this year is overcoming the fear of failure. One of our well-meaning coaching and parenting mistakes is to try and prevent our children from facing any hardships […]

Does Praise Really Help Our Kids?

Bravo Football - Football Coaching

Does Praise Really Help Our Kids? We often call our children smart, intelligent and talented as a means to motivate them. But is this kind of praise really helping our children to improve and step out of their comfort zones? According to Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, not really. Research to Back […]

Bravo Football Students Selected for Mumbai City FC Youth Teams

Bravo Football - Players Selected for Mumbai City FC

Bravo Football Students Selected for Mumbai City FC Youth Teams Continuing a rich tradition of producing Mumbai’s best youth footballers, we are delighted to announce that our Bravo Football stars from our Under-9 and Under-11 teams, Arin Bhana, Vihaan Jain, Viaan Shah and Aarna Chhadva, been selected for ISL club, Mumbai City FC’s youth teams! […]