RAJESH BASU RATHOD
Colaba, Mumbai – 400005 | 97688 03322 | rajrathod32@gmail.com
Physical Education Teacher | Certified Football Coach | Youth Development Specialist
Profile Summary
Dynamic and passionate Physical Education Teacher and Football Coach with over 12 years
of experience coaching youth and school teams across Mumbai. Proven expertise in physical
fitness, curriculum delivery, and grassroots-level talent development. Holds multiple
national and international coaching certifications. Committed to nurturing sportsmanship,
discipline, and physical excellence among students.
Core Skills
- Physical Education Instruction
- Football Coaching (Youth & Women’s Teams)
- Fitness and Sports Curriculum Design
- Team Management & Leadership
- Event & Tournament Coordination
- Student Mentorship and Guidance
- Grassroots Program Development
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Marathi
Certifications
- AIFF ‘C’ License – 2023
- AIFF ‘D’ License – 2014
- ‘Grassroots Leaders’ Course – Mumbai City FC
- ‘Coach the Coaching’ & ‘Basic Level Model 2’ – KNVB
- Coerver Coaching Seminar – FIFA
- Level 2 PE Certificate – Youth Sports Trust Intl (UK)
- American Football Coaching Level 1 & 2 – EFLI
- Basic Computer Course – Yashwantrao Chavan Center
Work Experience
The Universal School, Tardeo — PE Teacher
Nov 2022 – Present
- Conduct physical education sessions for K-12 students
- Organize inter-school sports competitions and events
Bombay Gymkhana — Women’s Football Coach
Nov 2021 – Present
- Train and manage the Bombay Gymkhana Women’s Team
- Lead competitive match preparation and tactical training
Soccer Schools of Excellence — Football Coach
Feb 2017 – Nov 2022
- Delivered structured football coaching for youth
- Trained teams for inter-school and local league matches
Kooh Sports (Mainadevi Bajaj School) — Coach / PE Teacher
May 2016 – Dec 2016
Marcos Quay Sporting Excellence Pvt Ltd — Lead Coach
Apr 2015 – Apr 2016
- Schools coached: SVKM Intl., CNM School, NMIMS Shirpur
- Mentored U-8 to U-16 teams for MSSA Competitions
Priya Darshini Park (PDP) — Football Coach
Apr 2012 – Apr 2015
- Trained mixed-age group teams including open category
- Conducted sessions focused on technical and tactical skills
Education
- HSC – Siddharth College, Mumbai
- SSC – Maharashtra State Board
Playing Experience
- Captained & Played for Magic Bus (MDFA 1st & 3rd Division)
- Represented Siddharth College and Colaba School
- Competed in All-India U-16 Rugby (15-a-side) – 2010
- Regular participant in local football tournaments
Other Activities
- Attended Aspiring Entrepreneurship Workshop – I Caret India
- Passionate about youth empowerment through sports