Goan Reporter:: Reliance Foundation Young Champs Marks 10 Years with Football Clinic in Margao

On the occasion of completing 10 remarkable years in youth football development, the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) conducted a football clinic in Margao, Goa on Monday. The session aimed to inspire and train young footballers from across the state. The clinic was led by Stephen Charles, Head of Scouting at RFYC, and was attended by academy alumnus and professional footballer Felixson Fernandes, who currently plays for Bengaluru FC. Felixson engaged directly with the young players, sharing insights from his journey and demonstrating skills on the pitch. Stephen Charles stated, “As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, we’re conducting this clinic in Goa, which also serves as a scouting platform for our next intake. Goa is a key region for us—we scout across all age groups here for eight months a year. We’ve seen great talent emerge from this region, including Nathan Rodrigues, Narendra Naik, and Felixson Fernandes.” The clinic included skill-based drills like passing, attacking and defending techniques, 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 matchups, followed by a short football match. Participants also received guidance on professional-level football, learning from Felixson’s experience at the senior level in Indian football.