SIDDHARTH GANESAN
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated coach with an AFC 'A' License and currently pursuing AFC Fitness Level 1, offering extensive experience in developing youth teams. Recognized for a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to fostering player growth and teamwork. Eager to embrace new challenges and learning opportunities within reputable football clubs, working with both youth and senior players. Proven leadership skills, complemented by a game-based coaching methodology, ensure a positive impact on player development and team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
HEAD COACH
VILLARREAL MALAYSIA ACADEMY
06.2024 - Current
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Enhanced game-day strategies by conducting thorough opponent analysis and scouting reports.
- Elevated overall athletic performance with comprehensive strength, conditioning, nutrition, and mental training programs.
- Achieved consistent success on the field by emphasizing fundamentals, situational awareness, and adaptive game plans.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 4 senior and 3 junior coaches.
U17 HEAD COACH AND FITNESS COACH
ALCHEMY INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Evaluated individual Technical skills, and Physical strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop annual and individual plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Planned strength and conditioning session customized for individuals.
- Conducted Trails all over India in Places like Chennai, Kerala, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Punjab, Delhi, Pune and Mumbai. And found talents in different age categories across 1000 players.
HEAD COACH U15 AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
BYFL
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned strength and conditioning classes customized for individuals.
- Improved Speed, Strength and Stamina of individual player.
- Monitored individual players performance through tracking Heart rate and Visual cues to plan for competition.
- Streamlined practice sessions by designing efficient workout schedules and drills, maximizing time on task.
U17 Head Coach
Bangalore Youth Football League
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Scouted players across city and developed squad of 30 players
- Implemented Tactical Periodization with well developed Game Model
- Developed Individual Development Plan for each player
- Developed players who went on to represent Karnataka State Team
U15 Head Coach
Great Goals
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Finished 2nd Position in FC Madras League
- Managed 25 players and increased squad size by 15%
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
U13 Head Coach
Chennai City FC
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Improved squads by conducting trials for more than 300 players
- Traveled across city and scouted 50% of team
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
U9 HEAD COACH
GREAT GOALS
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Conducted Golden Baby League with more than 500 matches
- Improved number of competitive matches played by 60%
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
HEAD COACH
TIKI TAKA
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Shiv Nadar University
Delhi 06.2011 - 05.2015
Computer Science - Science Education
DAV Senior Secondary School
CHENNAI 06.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Reporting proficiency
Proficient in organization techniques
Outstanding people skills Age appropriate Training Grassroots development
Video analysis expertise
Coaching and development
Excel spreadsheet management
Effective presentation skills
Accomplishments
- 2026 RAMADAN CUP U18 WINNER
- 2025 U17 MILO SEASON A AND SEASON B RUNNER UP
- 2025 U17 JSA INTERNATIONAL CUP PLATE WINNERS
- 2025 U13 MILO COC PLATE RUNNER UP
- 2025 COPA NAKA U16 PLATE 2ND RUNNER
- 2025 U18 KL CUP CHAMPIONS
- 2025 SMART FOCUS U18 FAS R16 QUALIFIED
- 2024 U19 MILO SEASON B CHAMPIONS
- 2024 U18 VILLARREAL FAS R16 QUALIFIED
- 2024 U15 AIFF SUB JUNIOR I-LEAGUE SEMI FINALIST
- 2024 U15 KSFA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
- 2022 U15 FC MADRAS CUP RUNNER UP
- 2022 U13 FC MADRAS LEAGUE RUNNER UP
Certification
AFC A LICENSE
Timeline
AFC A LICENSE
12-2025
HEAD COACH
VILLARREAL MALAYSIA ACADEMY
06.2024 - Current
AFC FITNESS LEVEL 1
11-2023
U17 HEAD COACH AND FITNESS COACH
ALCHEMY INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY
06.2023 - Current
HEAD COACH U15 AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
BYFL
07.2022 - 05.2023
U17 Head Coach
Bangalore Youth Football League
06.2022 - 05.2023
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
01-2022
U15 Head Coach
Great Goals
09.2021 - 07.2022
IPSO SCOUTING LEVEL 1 & 2
09-2020
U13 Head Coach
Chennai City FC
05.2020 - 08.2021
U9 HEAD COACH
GREAT GOALS
05.2018 - 04.2020
HEAD COACH
TIKI TAKA
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Shiv Nadar University
06.2011 - 05.2015
Computer Science - Science Education
DAV Senior Secondary School
06.2009 - 05.2011
PLAYING CAREER
2011 - U15 TAMIL NADU, INDIA STATE NATIONALS
2011-2015 - SHIV NADAR UNIVERSITY TEAM CAPTAIN (INTER UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS, IIT DELHI UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS, OP JINDAL FOOTBALL CHAMPION)
2016-2017 -PERAMBUR FC CHENNAI 3RD DIVISION LEAGUE (RUNNER UP)
2017-2019 -RANGOON FC CHENNAI 1ST DIVISION LEAGUE (5TH PLACE)