Bo Renes, Owner

 With over 25 years of coaching experience on the football field, Coach Bo, as he is often referred too, has become a seasoned and respected coach around the world. He has spent the last 13 years coaching teams, developing football academies and training local coaches in several nations across Southern Asia. His passion for the game of football started at a young age in his home country of The Netherlands where he debuted for his clubs senior team at the age of 14. His football journeys as a player took him to other areas of Europe and the world including Germany, France, and the USA. He agrees with Nelson Mandela that "Sport has the power to change the world". He hopes to not only train championship winning football teams but to also develop successful boys and girls who become influencers of positive change within their communities.

Good to Know

• Favorite Team: FC Utrecht

• Favorite Coach: Ronald Koeman

• Favorite Player: Dennis Bergkamp

• Hobbies: Fishing, Biking, Tennis, and Coaching Football

Vijay David, Club Director

Leader, the spearhead of our club. What does he not do? From coaching the senior team to making sure the club is running smoothly, Vijay does it all!

His dream was to always run his own business and his passion is football, now he gets to put them together and run our wonderful club! Tactically sound on and off the pitch he makes the right moves to make sure everyone in and around our club is happy and content, always trying to help whoever he can through BCFC or with his personal touch Vijay has been a blessing to us and the people around him.

Good to Know

• Favorite Team: Manchester City

• Favorite Coach: Pep Guardiola

• Favorite Player: Lionel Messi

• Hobbies: Adventure and wildlife enthusiast, football, Cooking and Video filming.

Jonathan Piers, Head Coach

“Coach Jona”, as he is commonly referred too, has an impressive football resume at a young age. Early on in his youth playing days he played for Bengaluru FC Academy and from there he was able to play in the Bangalore Super Division for several high level teams. He also became one of the stars of the Premier Futsal League in India where he was able to play with world renowned players like Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Ronaldhino. He now coaches full time in the BCFC youth academy and Captains for the BCFC senior team.

Good to know

• Favorite Team: Liverpool

• Favorite Coach: Jurgen Klopp

• Favorite Player: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

• Hobbies: Playing Football, Gaming, Singing, Driving, Dog parent

Eliyah Anjanappa, Head coach

‘Coach Eli’, he is our U-12 head coach, his undying love for the game and the kids is what we admire here at BCFC. He is one of the main reasons why we have so many talented players here at BCFC as he molds and refines them in amazing players for the future. He is a loyal Manchester United supporter and has been for a long time now. He also plays for the senior team as a wide player who can deliver some venomous crosses.

Good to know

• Favorite club: Manchester United

• Favorite player: Wayne Rooney

• Favorite Coach: Alex Ferguson

• Hobbies: Gaming, Cooking, Dancing, Adventure Sports, Reading, Travelling

Parag Rawal, Head Coach

Mr.Fit, Coach Parag is our U-10 Head coach. Loves fitness, loves football, loves coaching. Hailing from Ahmedabad, Gujarat he is a gem of a human being and will never fail to help you out. He is immersed in the world of fitness and does not miss a day of his workouts. He also plays for our senior team, a dominant force and a kind heart, that is what describes him perfectly.

Good to know

• Favorite club: Ajax

• Favorite Player: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

• Favorite Coach: Pep Guardiola

• Hobbies: Fitness, Riding, Snooker, Music

Manish Singh, Coach

Manish enjoys coaching, he is brilliant with our U-7s, he brings the fun and passion out in his sessions and the kids absolutely love him. He is also an aspiring photographer, he has a brilliant eye to see and capture things extremely well. He is also one of the reasons why our facility is lush and beautiful to be at, he has some exceptional gardening skills which he does not like to boast about.

Good to know

• Favorite Club; Manchester United

• Favorite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

• Favorite Coach: Coach Jona

• Hobbies: Photography, cooking, riding, muscian

Dheeraj, BCFC Social Media

A pro behind the football and the camera, Dheeraj is living the best of both worlds as a coach and media specialist for Bangalore City Football Club. Dheeraj began playing football at a young age. “My dad bought me a football and I was so excited I had to use it immediately. I called my friends and we started playing and I haven't stopped ever since,” he recounts from his childhood. Dheeraj’s love for the sport was easily transferred to coaching. When asked why he enjoys coaching he said, “I love the energy of the kids. It’s contagious!”

Dheeraj’s passion for football is not the only one he gets to constantly practice with his job at BCFC. When he was in high school, Dheeraj and a friend were introduced to editing video and he has enjoyed videography, photography, and all things media ever since. Although his media passions aren’t as old as his desire to play football, it isn’t any less fulfilling for him. For Dheeraj to be able to combine two things he is passionate about is a true blessing.

Good to know

• Favorite team: Manchester United

• Favorite manager: Sir Alex Ferguson

• Favorite player: Kaka

• Hobbies: producing music, watching movies, going for drives, gaming

Ritesh, Accounting manager

Ritesh finished his B.COM degree in St.Joseph’s College of Commerce. He loves accounts as much as he loves football which makes him a perfect fit for his role at our club. He is an aspiring musician and composer of his own music.

‘Experience is the greatest source of knowledge’ - Albert Einstein

Ritesh believes in this very much and is always growing and learning.

Good to know

• Favorite team: Real Madrid

• Favorite player: Cristiano Ronaldo

• Hobbies: Musician, Trekking,

Sunil Joel, Facility Manager

Sunil is our Man Friday, anything that needs doing is done by this man. He is the reason why our facility looks lush, beautiful and so inviting. He is seasoned painter and he is very talented when it comes to arts and crafts. His hard work is all around you when you step into TFT

Good to know

• Favorite Club: Arsenal

• Favorite Player: Thierry Henry

• Hobbies: Arts and crafts