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TFA players to train in Sheffield

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Press Trust of India Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)

"A 20-member team of senior players accompanied by four coaches would leave on September 1 to undergo a three-week advanced training till September 22 under their professional coaches," Senior Manager of TFA, M R Bhalla said.

The program is a part of a tie-up that TFA had with SUFC two years ago, he said adding that the training was aimed to provide exposure.

Besides, the tour would also provide opportunity to fine-tune all aspects of the game including the skills, technique under the tutelage of SUFC coaches, he said.

Apart from the advance training, TFA will also play four to five matches against Sheffield under-19 team, Bhalla said.

 

Besides the TFA coach, the team will be accompanied by a physio-therapist, physical trainer and coaches of TFA

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First Published: Aug 23 2012 | 4:20 PM IST

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