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Thane City FC is proud to announce that Gaurang Vengurlekar, who started his journey with Thane City FC as a player and current coach of the club, has become one of the youngest C License coaches in India at just 19 years old. Gaurang’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and passion for football, as well as the support and guidance from his peers at the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaurang began his journey with Thane City FC as a player before transitioning to coaching. Under the mentorship of Prashant J Singh, the club’s CEO, Gaurang successfully completed his D Certificate in Palava, the first level in coaching. Encouraged by his success, Gaurang pursued his coaching journey by joining Thane City FC as a coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about his achievement, Gaurang said, “I am grateful for the opportunity provided by Thane City FC to complete my coaching education and earn my C License. This achievement is a result of my passion for football and the guidance and support of my colleagues and seniors in the club. I am excited to continue growing and learning as a coach and help develop the next generation of players.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Agnelo Fernandes, the Technical Director of Thane City FC, also expressed his delight at Gaurang’s achievement. “We are extremely proud of Gaurang and his achievement. He is a testament to the potential of young coaches and the importance of investing in their education and development. Gaurang’s success is a reflection of our commitment to promoting and nurturing local talent. We look forward to helping our district and state to have more C license coaches at the grassroots level.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaurang’s achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward for the development of football in Maharashtra. His success highlights the potential of young coaches and the importance of investing in their education and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane City FC has demonstrated its commitment to developing local talent and providing opportunities for players and coaches to grow and succeed. Gaurang’s achievement is a testament to the club’s vision and dedication to football development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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