Overview
A program focused on the continuous professional development of coaches through short-term bridge courses, international exposure, and certification upgrades.
Key details
- Age
- 10+2 pass with sports achievement at district/state/national level (Category A: Olympic/World Championship/Asian Games-level achievers)
- Amount / benefit value
- One-year Diploma in Sports Coaching across 26 sports disciplines at four centres (Patiala, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram); also offers a 2-year M.Sc in Sports Coaching (with LNIPE Gwalior) and a 6-week Certificate course for working PE teachers/coaches.
- Official website
- https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/nsnis-patiala ↗
Note: NSNIS (Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports), Patiala is SAI's academic wing; admission is merit-based via written test, fitness assessment and interview. Apply via nsnis.org.
Eligibility
- ▸ Active coaches working with SAI, States, or recognized Federations
- ▸ Must have basic coaching qualification from NSNIS or equivalent
Benefits
- ✓ Funding for international coaching clinics and seminars
- ✓ Certification upgrades to Level 1, 2, or 3
- ✓ Training under international experts brought to India
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Coaches apply through their respective organizations (SAI/NSF) based on circulars for specific development modules.
Official link
https://nsnis.org ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Coaches apply through their respective organizations (SAI/NSF) based on circulars for specific development modules.