Former India midfielder Santosh Kashyap shortlisted 30 youngsters for specialised coaching at the 2nd Milind Deora Junior Soccer Challenger 2010 between December 19-22, 2010 at Western Railway ground, Mahalaxmi. Queen Park Rangers Youth Development Manager, Stephen Gallen will coach the kids, including five girls.
Two talented youngsters, selected on the basis of attitude, technical ability, physique, movement off and on the ball and decision making, will be sent to London next year for a six-week training stint at QPR Football Academy. The Junior Soccer Challenge is being conducted in partnership with QPR, Lotto and sponsored by Coca Cola. A QPR-Lotto Coaches Coaching programme and QPR-Lotto Skills Contest will be held.
