Visit to CSE, Bangalore

My parents and myself went to the Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on 28th April, 2019 to visit the place with my father. My mother and I had gone there in January 2019. I had done a trial there and I got admission. On the campus, they have 7 sports – Football, Basketball, Badminton, Swimming, Cricket, Squash and Tennis. Along with those facilities they also have a Gym and a Sports Science Lab where they analyze your body and fitness. They have a Nutritionist, Physios, Doctors as well as a  Martial Arts plus Yoga and Boxing room called Cult Fit … and so many more facilities within the academy.

A cafe and restaurant are in built along with their own retail shops inside like Speedo, Yonex and even a supplement store. I met Rahul Dravid – that as one of the highlights of the trip. 

Now talking about the football – it’s like you are living in a world of sports fantasy. The court for football is a 11-a side ground which is fully turf. They have a small stadium like atmosphere with seats on one half of the pitch and the other half has a lawn to sit and watch a game. They even have a 5-a side turf football pitch which is awesome. The various sports are given to different academies from the city to take care and manage each of the 7 sports. Which in the case of football is handled by BYFL – Bangalore Youth Football League. The main coach is a Greek – his name is Petros. It’s a beautiful place and i would give anything to go to place like that. I am so grateful for getting an opportunity to go to a place like that which is top class for a person who wants to pursue football. Its a place worth visiting. It’s the only academy till now that is offering girls a place there – the residential setup is still not fully working. I hope my new journey there nurtures me to become the footballer I want to be and help to achieve all that I need to.