{"id":1756,"date":"2022-11-21T18:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T18:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enjogo.com\/newsletter\/?p=1756"},"modified":"2025-05-20T06:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T06:16:41","slug":"from-bbfs-residential-academy-to-india-u-17-football-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enjogo.com\/newsletter\/from-bbfs-residential-academy-to-india-u-17-football-team\/","title":{"rendered":"From BBFS Residential Academy to India U-17 football team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Back in August, during my visit to Delhi, I interviewed some promising players from BBFS Residential Academy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While speaking with one of the coaches and getting introduced to the players, I saw a lanky boy, whose face resembled Indian footballer Vinit Rai, being called. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a comforting smile and a firm handshake, he introduced himself as Aryan Rathi. Aryan happens to be the cousin of Sumit Rathi, a promising defender of ISL-based ATK Mohun Bagan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout our conversation, what stood apart is Aryan’s composure and confidence. While ending our brief chat, I asked him about his future ambitions. As most would say, Aryan wanted to represent the Indian national team<\/a> too. But, what separated him from the rest was his ability to set goals. He has broken down his five-year roadmap of playing for the Indian football team into yearly, monthly, and weekly plans.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFor this week, my focus is to undergo certain drills. For this month, I am determined to get into the GHFC team. By the end of the year, I want to get a call-up from the India U-17 team and play the AFC U-17 Asian Cup for my country,\u201d went on Aryan, now 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting up and rising through the ranks<\/strong>    <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aryan hails from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Growing up, his interest in football started looking at his brother, Sumit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a youngster, Aryan was always praised by their teachers at DAV Public School. When he was in Vth grade, his football coach spoke to me about enrolling him into formal training<\/a>. Initially, we were a bit skeptical. But looking at his interest, we wanted him to continue playing,\u201d said Amit Kumar Rathi, father of Aryan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aryan performed well in school and was soon grabbing eyeballs. Within a year, he was taken to a reputed residential football academy in Punjab to continue his playing career and studies. However, due to some constraints, their family sought better options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis coach from DAV School informed us about BBFS Residential Academy. After visiting the Delhi campus and speaking to the coaches, I was convinced it was the right choice for Aryan. The academic and sporting facilities at BBFS are much better. We never thought football and academics<\/a> could happen parallelly with equal emphasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the sporting front, Aryan has received a lot of playing exposure, and his coaches are always in touch with us. We speak at length about his growth and the steps to work on,\u201d said his father.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since 2018, Aryan has played in the Reliance Foundation Youth Champs, national competitions like the Youth I-League, and Subroto Cup, and signed for our sister concern, Garhwal Heroes Football Club (GHFC). He was part of the recently concluded Himalayan Cup, where the team emerged champions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GHFC participates in the Delhi Senior Division League, the top-tier of Delhi Football, and reputed competitions across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoring one goal at a time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

However, it was not a smooth sail for Aryan. There were many instances where he could have quit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was facing a major knee injury during one season. I was upset and tensed, but my coaches and friends have always supported me. Since the start, we have been a family. Also, I have played under different coaches<\/a>, and I got to learn from each of them. As a defender, my learning will never stop, and there is always room for improvement. I am glad to have had coaches who went the extra mile to make me better. It has improved me as a person and a player. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About injuries, I feel every day is a new challenge, and challenges are to be faced with the right approach,\u201d said Aryan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aryan and three of his batchmates – Wanshwadame, Lalremmuana, and Richie have been called for the India U-17 camp being held in Goa currently. The boys have played exceptionally on the national stage and have been on the radar of Indian team scouts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe feeling is special. I look to improve myself and get a step closer to achieving my dreams. I thank everyone at BBFS for their continued support and guidance,\u201d concluded Aryan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last 12 years, BBFS has trained 18,000+ student-athletes in 25+ Indian cities. Out of these, 700+ have played nationally, and 10+ have represented the Indian football team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about BBFS Residential Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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