STEP companions with Angkor TigerFC for youth improvement programme

STEP, a division of #The Hindu Group, will companion with the Youth Development and Academy groups of the #Cambodian Premier League group Angkor Tiger Football Club based mostly within the metropolis of Siem Reap. Angkor Tiger at the moment competes within the high division, whereas the academy groups (U-16 and U-19) take part within the nationwide Cambodian Youth League.

As a part of the partnership, STEP will present coaching to the Academy’s gamers, specializing in very important English language talking and communication abilities, which shall be delivered through STEP’s proprietary studying platform. The partnership will assist younger academy gamers develop their non-football abilities with improved English language communication, and improve their future employment prospects.

Speaking on the partnership, Pundi Sriram, Business Head of STEP, stated, “We are very excited to be part of this partnership and produce our skilling applications to youth in Cambodia and assist them obtain their long-term profession aspirations.”

Rohit Ramesh, Director of #The Hindu Group, added, “STEP, with their devoted proprietary platform, will have the ability to present curated English talent coaching options to the Academy gamers, which is an important necessity for his or her futures.”

Sudhir Menon, Director of SkaSports, an Indian agency that owns a minority stake within the membership, defined that the membership has a duty for the holistic improvement of the gamers. “Globally, just one% of the gamers who’re a part of Elite Youth Development applications get knowledgeable contract. As a membership, we have now a duty to each boy who wears our membership jersey to organize him for challenges each on and off the sphere. STEP’s partnership is an initiative in that route, to additional empower and improve their abilities to succeed as professionals.”

Akihiro Kato, Owner and Chairperson of #Angkor Tiger FC, emphasised that this partnership is an important step in empowering the youth. “This is a big step ahead in our mission to empower Cambodian youth via soccer. By enhancing their English communication abilities, we’re giving our gamers a greater probability to succeed not solely in soccer but additionally in life.

Takahisa Kiyone, Chief Operating Officer, #Angkor Tiger FC, stated, “With STEP’s experience, our academy gamers will achieve very important language abilities that can assist them in worldwide alternatives and past the pitch. We are proud to supply a extra holistic training setting for the following technology”.