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For those who are well acquainted with Indian football, Santosh Kashyap will need no introduction. The man, who took Royal Wahingdoh F.C from the second tier of Indian Football to challenging for the top honours in the I-League, captured the admiration of many and inspires the young coaches of India to strive and work harder.
The former Indian International has been winning rave reviews for his coaching methodologies and man-management skills. A brilliant season with Royal Wahingdoh F.C, saw the Shillong-based side finish 3rd in one of the most entertaining and closely fought I-League seasons, in recent times. Under Kashyap’s tutelage, the Royals played attractive and dynamic brand of football that saw them exceed expectations and grab headlines throughout the campaign.
An AFC ‘Pro Diploma’ license holder, Santosh possesses the wonderful ability of spotting and honing young talent, a quality derived from the time he spent at one of India’s best youth academies in Mahindra United. During his last season with the Mahindra Youth Team he guided them to the Super Division title in the Mumbai Football League.
Santosh Kashyap’s biggest contribution to Indian Football has been unearthing young footballers.
At Royal Wahingdoh, he showcased two of India’s brightest football prodigies: Jackichand Singh and Seityasen Singh. The dynamic duos turned in some scintillating performances on either flanks and were the fulcrum of the Royal’s success this season. Both of them have attributed their success to their Head Coach and Indian football certainly has Santosh to thank for their meteoric rise.
He will be joining NorthEast United FC as an Assistant Coach. Technically astute and a true student of the game, Santosh Kashyap will undoubtedly be a strong brick in the coaching wall at NEUFC.
