Tanaji Patil Appointed Head Coach of Maharashtra Under-14 Boys’ Football Team for National Championship

Pune, October 29, 2026: Tanaji Patil, Head of the Sports Department at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Boys Military School and Junior College in Phulgaon, has been selected as the head coach of the Maharashtra Under-14 Boys’ Football Team for the upcoming national-level football championship in Madhya Pradesh.

The appointment has been made through the Maharashtra Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, recognising Patil’s contribution to football coaching and the development of young athletes.

Tanaji Patil to Guide Maharashtra Team at National Championship

Patil, who is associated with the Lokseva Pratishthan-run military school in Phulgaon near Pune, will be responsible for coaching and guiding Maharashtra’s Under-14 boys’ team during the national competition.

Over the years, he has trained numerous school-level football players, helping them develop their technical abilities, discipline and competitive skills.

Several players trained under his guidance have participated in state and national-level sporting events.

His selection is being celebrated by the school administration, sports fraternity and well-wishers across Pune district.

Recognition for Lokseva Pratishthan and Military School

The appointment is also being viewed as an important achievement for Lokseva Pratishthan and its sports department.

Patil has received guidance and support from former Deputy Director of Sports and Youth Services Janak Tekale, Pune District Sports Officer Jagannath Lakade, Dadasaheb Devkate and sports mentor Dheeraj Mishra.

Lokseva Pratishthan Founder-President and former MLA Deepak Paygude, Secretary Vilas Kasbe and Director Vaidik Paygude congratulated Patil on his selection.

Educational Director Narhari Patil, Commandant Major Vivek Raghuvanshi, Principal Deepak Kamble, Vice-Principal Vikas Tirakundi and other institutional representatives also extended their congratulations.

Faculty members and non-teaching staff expressed confidence that Maharashtra’s young footballers would benefit from Patil’s experience and guidance during the championship.

Expectations High for Maharashtra’s Under-14 Team

With the national football competition scheduled to take place in Madhya Pradesh, Patil will now focus on preparing the team for competition against players from other states.

His appointment highlights the contribution of school-level coaches in identifying talent and developing young athletes for higher levels of competition.

The school administration has expressed confidence that the Maharashtra team will deliver a strong performance under his leadership.