Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) Club Odisha FC has introduced the `Odisha FC Digital Grassroots Academy`. “This program will help young footballers improve their skills and be educated on the fundamentals of the sport,” a club release claimed today.

OFC has a vision regarding the development and promotion of young and talented players from Odisha and across India and wants to make the program accessible to every player in the state with the help of the digital platforms. The link to the registration form is available on the digital platforms of the Club and the program is scheduled to begin from 20th June.

Explaining further about the program, OFC Grassroots Manager Suvam Das said, "It is a well-structured series of weekly webinars which will be followed by simple drills by Odisha FC stars to challenge the participants. And our youth coaches Sandeep Alhan and Kirti Kashyap will monitor these skills to help them improve."

Club President Raj Athwal stated, "I am delighted that Odisha FC Digital Grassroots Academy is starting this month. It will be a unique way to impart knowledge and teach footballing skills to young footballers of the State. I am hopeful that more and more kids will join this program and can improve their skills through this program."

OFC CEO Rohan Sharma mentioned, "Grassroots and youth development has always been a priority at Odisha FC. We firmly believe in developing the next generation into footballers and it has been painful not to be able to do so for the past year. This is our small way of getting back to normal and help those who want to chase their dreams in Odisha to be footballers."