In the first edition, 18,500+ football players aged between 9-23 registered for the trials from 120+ Indian cities. With the motto of 'Building Future Champions', the upcoming edition of the BBFS Residential Academy trials will once again cover all parts of the country. Select BBFS scouts will travel to different cities and engage a larger pool of talents.
Bhaichung Bhutia, Co-founder of BBFS and football legend, weighed in on the significance of the initiative, stating, "For young players to get the right opportunities and become professional footballers, they must enter a well-structured sporting curriculum from an early age. BBFS Residential Academy trials are a great opportunity for talented players to join our program and train to achieve their best potential"The trials have become a vital stepping stone for young players who aspire to pursue a football career. It not only gives them a platform to evaluate their prowess in the game but also a chance to join the country's largest and most-rated football program.
Currently, BBFS Residential Academies are functional in four regions - Vedas International School (Greater Gurgaon), Barnes School & Junior College (Maharashtra), Assam Rifles Public School (Meghalaya), Maharishi Vidya Mandir (Karnataka)