“Coach Shudhi is a gift. He was our son's competitive soccer coach for two seasons, and during that time our son, and his entire team, truly thrived. What Coach Shudhi accomplished went far beyond technical skills and learning plays. He instilled sportsmanship, discipline, and work ethic ninto every athlete on the team. Coach Shudhi built genuine, positive relationships with each athlete while holding them to high expectations. He created an environment where effort, accountability, and respect were the standard both on and off the field. My husband described it best when said "Shudhi connected with each kid from the very first conversation. The way he made them feel capable, and in turn, they saw greatness within themselves.” Under Coach Shudhi's guidance, our son grew not only as an athlete, but also as a young man. He learned how to dig deep, persevere, and shift his mindset when things became difficult - lessons that extend far beyond the soccer field. Every team would be fortunate to have a coach like Shudhi cross their path, and lucky are the young athletes who get to learn and grow under his guidance.

“As a former athlete under coach Shudhi’s training I can confidently say his practices were organized and combined with high intensity drills. Shudhi always had his plans for practices memorized and he was very efficient with knowing when we should have a light or tough training. After training with coach Shudhi I improved the most in my dribbling and shooting. I also had a lot of improvement in my positioning on the field. Having Shudhi as a coach improved my confidence, worth ethic, and integrity. I was shown how to be confident on the field and work hard despite anything. My teammates and I always thought of Shudhi as a father figure since he always knew how to support, guide, and discipline us for our improvement. People I recommend to Shudhi’s program are the ones who want to have a close but professional bond that will improve you not just in the sport, but mentally too. That said, I couldn't ask for a better coach.

"I was really excited to hear about Shudhi Datta beginning his own academy. I have worked with Coach Datta for over 4 years. He is thoughtful about his trainings and puts in the time and effort to plan them, meaning they are run efficiently, with little downtime. Athletes notice a drastic improvement with their soccer skill, learning how to trap, shoot, and pass with both feet. Athletes also really like the technical drills he puts them through, especially fast footwork. This is an engaging and interactive way to improve technical skills in a small area. With his effective trainings, athletes do not only see an improvement in their soccer skills, but also fitness and confidence. Athletes are training together in groups, so they have a connection with other athletes. There is a connection with the group that can then translate to the classroom and school setting. One thing I’ve always been impressed with Coach Datta is that he believes in each athlete who works hard and is committed. He looks at the athlete’s strengths and weaknesses and helps the athlete improve, to become a better player. I highly recommend training with Coach Shudhi and the improvement in the Girls Soccer program over the past 4 years would not have been possible without his training methods and input.