Jan Estellar Subirats
International Faculty - Sports Events
About Sportz Next
We exist to build the people who will run the future of sport.
Sportz Next is India's first truly global sports university — a partnership between Indian sporting ecosystems and UCAM, Spain — built to produce world-class sports scientists, managers, coaches and entrepreneurs.
UCAM Accredited 60 ECTS Credits Bologna-aligned
Our Story · In Motion
A new kind of sports university — built with the industry.
From Gwalior to Murcia, see how Sportz Next pairs international academic rigour with on-ground industry residency.
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Mission & Vision
What we are building.
Our Mission
To create a globally-benchmarked sports education platform that produces job-ready, world-aware sports professionals.
Our Vision
To become the most respected sports university in Asia — placing every graduate inside a team, league, brand or lab that defines the next decade of global sport.
Our Story
From a single belief to a global classroom.
Eight years of building India's sports talent layer — relentlessly, with the industry, alongside UCAM Spain.
2019
The Vision
Sportz Next founded with a single belief — India's sports economy deserves world-class talent built at home.
2020
UCAM Spain Partnership
Strategic academic partnership signed with UCAM, Murcia — bringing Olympic-grade pedagogy to India.
2021
First Masters Cohort
First Masters in Sports Sciences & Sports Management cohort enrolled. Bimodal 80/20 learning model launched.
2022
100+ Industry Partners
Crossed 100 industry partners — pro leagues, federations, sports-tech firms — locking residencies and case studies.
2023
Murcia Immersion
First international academic immersion at UCAM, Spain — week-long residency at Olympic training centre.
2024
Alumni Take the Industry
500+ alumni placed across IPL, ISL, BCCI, Pro Kabaddi, JSW Sports, Tata Sports and global brands.
2025
Diplomas & Specialisations
Launched specialised UCAM diplomas in Sports Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning and Sports Psychology.
2026
SEAT 2026
Scholarship Eligibility Aptitude Test launched — up to 50% scholarships for India's most promising sport-economy talent.
Message from
The Founder
Founder's Note
"We didn't want another college."
We didn't want another college. We wanted a launchpad. Every program here is designed so that our graduate walks into a room of global sport professionals and feels like a peer — not a student.
— Lt. Gen. Manvender Singh PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
Patron, SportsNext
What Makes Us Different
Six pillars that set our graduates apart.
Why hiring managers across leagues, federations and brands look at Sportz Next CVs first.
International Co-Certification
Every Masters programme is co-certified with UCAM, Spain — a 60 ECTS, Bologna-aligned credential recognised across Europe.
Industry-Built Curriculum
Modules co-designed with leagues, federations and pro teams — not adapted from a textbook, but written from the field.
Practical Residencies
On-ground residencies at high-performance centres, pro clubs and sport-tech labs — every learner ships real industry work.
Bimodal 80/20 Learning
80% high-engagement digital sessions + 20% on-ground action — built so working professionals never have to pause their career.
Career Outcomes Focus
Dedicated placement cell, 20+ active hiring partners, alumni network — career-readiness is engineered, not promised.
Lifelong Network
Once a Sportz Next learner, always part of the network — alumni mentorship, faculty access and partner introductions for life.
Our Campuses
Two campuses. One global classroom.
Anchored in India, immersed in Europe — every learner experiences the full breadth of global sport.
The India Headquarters
Gwalior, India
Anchored in Madhya Pradesh's historic sporting city — home to the Scindia legacy and India's emerging high-performance ecosystem.
- Industry residency network
- On-ground workshops
- Hybrid live learning hub
- South-Asia admissions office
The UCAM Partner Campus
Murcia, Spain
International academic immersion at UCAM, Murcia — the university that powered Spain to 15 of 17 medals at the Rio Olympics 2016.
- UCAM Olympic training facilities
- International faculty access
- European industry case clinics
- Cultural & language exposure
UCAM Murcia · Spain
Where Olympic-grade sport science is taught.
Rio 2016
15/17
Spain medals · UCAM-trained
Academic Partnership
Co-built with UCAM, Spain — a Top 10 EU university.
Every Sportz Next Masters and UCAM diploma is co-certified by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) — the Spanish university with one of Europe's deepest Olympic-sport pedigrees and a Bologna-aligned 60 ECTS academic framework.
- 60 ECTS credits, Bologna-aligned
- Joint research & faculty exchange
- International academic immersion at Murcia
- European industry case-clinics
- Olympic-grade sport science access
- Recognised across the EU & UK
What We Stand For
The values behind the institute.
Six principles every faculty, programme and learner is held to.
Excellence
World-benchmarked academics — no compromise on depth or delivery.
Industry-First
Built with leagues, teams and brands — not for them, but with them.
Innovation
Labs, data, applied research and emerging tech — non-negotiable, always.
Integrity
Sport is built on character. So is the way we run our institute.
Inclusion
Athletes, students, working pros, women in sport — every background gets a seat.
Impact
Measured in alumni who go on to shape the next decade of global sport.
By the Numbers
Eight years. One mission.
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Learners Trained & Placed
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European Credits (Masters)
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Placement Track Record
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Scholarship via SEAT 2026
Our Faculty
Researchers, coaches & operators
Every faculty member has built — or is building — a career inside elite global sport.
Shaji Prabhakaran
Ex-Secretary General, AIFF
Three decades shaping Indian football governance.
Ankan Banerjee
Faculty for Sports Management
International head coach across Asia & MENA.
Marco Sansoni
faculty for Fan Engagement
Athlete physio to Olympians and league franchises.
Ashish Shah
Faculty for Sports Business
Built HP departments across pro football clubs.
Fiona Green
Faculty for Sports Data & Marketing
Ex-trainer to Indian Cricket Team.
Geoff Wilson
Faculty for Sports Strategy
Performance nutrition at national-team level.
Sukhvinder Singh
Faculty for Sports Business
Consults pro teams on athlete tech & data.
Apoorvi Jha
Faculty for Sports Law
Specialist in elite athlete fuelling.
Dr. Amol Patil
Faculty for Sports Medicine
Mental conditioning for India's top cricket & football athletes.
Ramji Srinivasan
Faculty for High Performance SNC
Built data ops for two ISL franchises and an IPL broadcaster.
Matthew Jones
Faculty for Performance Nutrition
Adjunct Faculty in Sports Biomechanics at IIT Madras since 2024. PhD in Sports & Exercise Science, Loughborough University. Bachelors in Human Movement Science (Victoria University / Tennis Australia). Teaches Foundations of Sports Biomechanics and Kinematic & Kinetic Analysis.
Joshua Smith
Faculty for High Performance
Founder of Synersense Motion Analysis since 2019. Former Research Fellow in Motion Analysis at AIIMS. MSc in Medical Software, Manipal University. Teaches Tools & Technologies in Motion Analysis.
Aradhana Sharma
Faculty for Sports Nutrition
Scientific Officer (Sports Medicine) at a Government Sports Organisation since 2011. MBBS, PG Diploma in Sports Medicine, UCAM Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance. Teaches Human Performance Physiology.
Priyanka Prabhakar
Faculty for Sports Psychology
HOD (PMR & Sports) at a government hospital and senior sports physician since 2008. MBBS and PG Diploma in Sports Medicine. Teaches Sports Technology, Innovation & Future Trends.
Joe Davis
Faculty for Performance Psychology
Faculty in Sports Management at IISWBM since 2009. MA Economics + PG Diploma in Sports Management. Teaches Foundations of Sports Marketing & the Digital Landscape and Paid Digital Advertising & Analytics in Sports.
Nikhil Latey
Faculty for Sports Sciences
Executive Editor, India Legal (since 2020). Guest Faculty for Sports Journalism at IISWBM since 2005. PG Diploma in Management + MA Mass Communication & Journalism from Calcutta University. Teaches Social Media Strategy, Digital Sponsorship and the Capstone module.
Industry Advisory Board
Meet the board Industry leaders who shape our curriculum.
Federation heads, pro-league coaches, performance scientists — our advisors keep every module field-tested.
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Shaji Prabhakaran
Ex-Secretary General · AIFF
Sports Governance
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Eelco Schattorie
UEFA Pro Coach · Tech. Director Ettifaq UAE
Football Strategy
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Ramji Srinivasan
High Performance S&C Coach
Strength & Conditioning
DA
Dr Amol Patil
High Performance & Innovation Consultant
Performance Innovation
MJ
Matthew Jones
Head Sports Nutritionist · UAE FA
Sports Nutrition
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Joshua Smith
High Performance Manager · AmaZulu FC
Performance Management
Awards & Recognition
Recognised by the people who run the industry.
Most Promising Sports Edtech 2024
Sportstar Aces Awards — recognising emerging institutes shaping India's sporting future.
UCAM Academic Excellence Partner
Recognised by UCAM, Spain as a strategic academic partner driving sports education in South Asia.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality management certified — every programme operates to internationally audited standards.
Best Industry Partnership Programme
Sports Today Education Awards — for the depth of residency network with pro leagues and federations.
In the Press
What India's leading dailies are saying about us.
The Hindu
"How a Gwalior institute is shaping India's next-gen sport leaders."
Economic Times
"Sportz Next: Bringing Olympic-grade education to the Indian sports economy."
Sportstar
"Sport science gets a serious upgrade with UCAM-co-certified Masters."
Financial Express
"The talent gap behind India's sports boom — and the institute closing it."
Hindustan Times
"From classroom to clubhouse: a residency model that's redefining sport jobs."
Business Standard
"Why India's sport-economy hiring managers are watching Sportz Next."
Leadership Team
The people running the engine.
Operators with deep roots in sport, education and industry — accountable for every learner outcome.
Lt. Gen. Manvender Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
Patron
The architect of modern military training and a driving force behind the transformation of sports higher education.
DG
Dronacharya Ganguly Prasad
Advisor
From developing India's most accomplished badminton champions like Pullela Gopichand, Aparna Popat, Nikhil Kanetkar, Sanave Thomas to advising Sportz Next, he is continuing his legacy of excellence by shaping the future of sports education, coach development, and high-performance sport.
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Shalini Maheshwari
Director
She is leading Sportz Next's mission to transform sports education through globally aligned academic programs, strategic partnerships, and innovation-led learning. Her leadership is focused on creating a future-ready ecosystem that nurtures talent, develops industry professionals, and contributes to the long-term growth of the sports sector in India and beyond.
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Dr. Amol Patil
Director Sports Education
He oversees academic strategy, curriculum development, quality assurance, and international academic partnerships. His leadership is focused on building a globally recognized sports education ecosystem that combines scientific rigor, practical application, and industry engagement to develop the next generation of leaders in sports performance, coaching, sports management, and allied disciplines.
Industry Partners
Backed by the best in global sport
UCAM, Spain
Universidade Europeia, Portugal
Sports Dynamix
ProPhysio
Naval Tata Centre
Global Sports Innovation Hub
UCAM, Spain
Universidade Europeia, Portugal
Sports Dynamix
ProPhysio
Naval Tata Centre
Global Sports Innovation Hub
Want to study with us?
Speak to our admissions team, attend our next campus open day, or take SEAT 2026 — your scholarship test.