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The coaching team

Trained by champions.
Coached by the best.

National-level athletes and certified professionals who compete, win, and teach — with a combined 50+ years of athletic experience.

Ashokan K
Head Athletics & Conditioning Coach
Ashokan K

Former Army athlete turned elite coach with over 25 years of experience. NIS Patiala certified, National Gold Medallist (1999) and three-time Services Gold Medallist. Has coached CWG Bronze medallist Harminder Singh and multiple national-level athletes across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

3certifications
3athletic honours
200+sessions coached
Durga Rao Vana
Marathon Coach & Personal Trainer
Durga Rao Vana

Professional athlete and certified marathon coach with 4 years of experience. Certified by Netaji Subash NIS Bangalore and trained at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Gachibowli. Currently coaching at Connected Steps and TCS Hyderabad. National Games 2022 participant in 1600m at Gujarat.

4certifications
3athletic honours
150+sessions coached
Achyuta Kumari Kolli
Sprint & Strength Coach
Achyuta Kumari Kolli

National medalist and professional athlete with a PG Diploma in Strength & Conditioning from Indira Gandhi University. Represented Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in 100m and Long Jump at national level. Currently coaching at TCS Striders Miles and Skechers Running Club.

4certifications
3athletic honours
120+sessions coached

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