Coaching Staff

Program Director

Kannan Anbu

Program Managing Director · M.B.A.

Kannan Anbu leads Chennai Crystal Football Academy with a vision to build world-class footballers from Chennai. With his management background and deep passion for football development, he oversees all aspects of the academy — from curriculum design and coach coordination to player welfare and competition management.

Program Director M.B.A. AIFF Affiliated

Certified Coaches

The Coaching Team

Head Coach

Dilli Babu

Head Coach · Chennai City U-13

Experienced youth football coach specialising in the under-13 age group. Dilli brings structured tactical sessions and a player-first approach to every training day.

D License U-13 Coach Chennai City FC

Technical Coach

Vishnu

Technical Development Coach

Focused on technical skills development — ball mastery, first touch, passing, and dribbling. Vishnu builds the technical foundation that every elite player needs.

D License Technical Skills

Fitness Coach

Manoj

Physical Conditioning Coach

Specialised in age-appropriate physical conditioning — building endurance, speed, agility, and strength while minimising injury risk across all age groups.

D License Conditioning

Youth Coach

Jerry

Youth Development Coach

Passionate about grassroots development, Jerry coaches the youngest players, building confidence, joy, and fundamentals in a supportive team environment.

D License Youth Dev

Our Credentials

AIFF Certified Coaching Standards

Every coach at Chennai Crystal Football Academy holds a D-Level coaching licence from the All India Football Federation, ensuring professional-grade training methodology for every player.

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AIFF D-License

All Coaches Certified

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National Curriculum

AIFF Roadmap Framework

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7+ Years

Academy Experience