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AFC & ANFA licensed · National-level experience

Who coaches
your child

Your child is not learning from someone who just likes football. Between them, our team has managed Nepal's national side, played A Division for fifteen years, and holds AFC and ANFA licences from grassroots to 'B' level.

28
Years in Nepali football
12
Years managing Nepal's national team
4+
AFC and ANFA licensed coaches
6–14
Age groups coached
Krishna Manandhar — Program Head
Program Head United Futsal, Bafal
28 yrs in football ANFA National team
Program Head

Krishna
Manandhar

A highly respected football veteran with 28 years of contribution to Nepali football, bringing extensive experience in administration, team management, and grassroots development. Served as National Team Manager for 12 years and held key leadership roles at ANFA.

Leadership roles
  • National Team Manager — Nepal (12 years)
  • ANFA Official (Member, Treasurer, Joint Secretary, Coordinator)
  • President — United Youth Club (20 years)
Achievements
  • Runner-Up — SAFF Championship 2021
  • SAFF Championship Silver Medal
  • Winner — Governor's Gold Cup (Sikkim, 1998)
  • Winner — Three Nations Cup (Nepal, 2011)
  • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2002, 2022)
  • AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers (2023)
Core expertise
  • National team management
  • Grassroots football development
  • Player development and mentorship
  • Football administration
Grassroots leadership
  • 20 years building United Youth Club into A Division structure
  • Player development pathways, training discipline
  • Match exposure, facility and operational management

Players managed across generations

Raju Shakya · Hari Khadka · Sagar Thapa · Kiran Chemjong · Bimal Gharti Magar · Rohit Chand · Sabitra Bhandari · Graham Roberts · Stephen Constant · John Kalin · Bhim Thapa · Dhan Bahadur Basnet · Yogember Suwal · Krishna Thapa

Coach Naresh — Head Coach
Head Coach Box Arena, Naxal
AFC/ANFA 'B' Licence ANFA Grassroots FIFA Youth
Head Coach

Coach
Naresh

Experienced and certified football coach with extensive involvement in national and international programs. Specialised in player development, grassroots training, and team management. Currently coaching Nepal's National Women's Futsal Team.

Certifications
  • AFC/ANFA 'B' License Coaching Certificate
  • AFC 'C' License Coaching Certificate
  • AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate
  • AFC Goalkeeping Level 1 Certification
  • AFC Fitness Coaching Level 1A
  • FIFA Youth Development Program
  • National Sports Council Certified (Grade A)
  • Sports Coaching — Banaras Hindu University
Coaching experience
  • Nepal National Women's Futsal Team (SAFF 2026, Thailand)
  • Head Coach — NRT Women's Team (National League Qualifier)
  • Coach — New Road Team (NRT) 'A' Division
  • Coach — Tusal Youth Club ('B' Division)
  • Multiple Nepal Army Teams
  • Xavier Academy, Lazimpat
Playing career
  • Manang Marshyangdi Club
  • New Road Team (NRT)
  • Sankata Club
  • Boys Union Club
  • United Youth Club
International
  • U-19 Asian Qualifiers — Bangladesh
  • U-23 Olympic Qualifiers — Nepal
  • Tournaments in India, Bhutan and Sikkim
  • Mid-Region in National Games (1st position)

Current national role

Currently coaching Nepal's National Women's Futsal Team preparing for the SAFF Championship 2026 in Thailand — bringing that same standard of preparation to every True Mastery session.

The Full Team

Everyone on the pitch

Our full team covers all three grounds every Saturday and Sunday.

Krinesh Manandhar, Founder
Founder
Krinesh Manandhar
The person behind True Mastery. Built the academy around a simple belief — football is one of the best tools to help a child grow in confidence, discipline and character.
Krishna Manandhar, Program Head
Program Head
Krishna Manandhar
28 years in Nepali football. National Team Manager for 12 years, former ANFA official, and President of United Youth Club for 20 years.
Krishna Malakar, Head Coach Bafal
Head Coach
Krishna Malakar
United Futsal, Bafal
Leads sessions at United Futsal, Bafal. Focused on grassroots development and building strong technical foundations in young players.
Naresh Shrestha, Head Coach Naxal
Head Coach
Naresh Shrestha
Box Arena, Naxal
AFC/ANFA 'B' licence and ANFA Grassroots certified. Coaches Nepal's national women's futsal team. Played for Manang Marshyangdi and NRT.
Sanjeev Khadgi, Head Coach Dholahiti
Head Coach
Sanjeev Khadgi
Turf Park, Dholahiti
Leads sessions at Turf Park, Dholahiti. Brings consistent energy and tactical awareness to both Junior and Senior groups every weekend.
Coach
Coach Bikarna
United Futsal, Bafal
Coaches at United Futsal, Bafal alongside Krishna Malakar. Specialises in youth development and technical skills for the Junior group.
Coach
Coach Anzeela
Turf Park, Dholahiti
Coaches at Turf Park, Dholahiti. Brings a nurturing and disciplined approach that works especially well with younger and newer players.
Krijal Manandhar, Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager
Krijal Manandhar
Behind the scenes every weekend capturing the academy's energy, the players' progress and the team's story — and sharing it with the wider community.
A message from the Program Head

Why parents should
trust our academy

Your child is not learning from someone who just "likes football." They are learning from someone who has:

  • Managed Nepal's National Team for 12 years
  • Represented Nepal in World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers
  • Worked with multiple generations of national legends
  • Led football institutions for nearly three decades
  • Built systems, not just teams

Your child will learn discipline, a professional mindset, respect for the game, and a clear pathway from local to national level.

This is national-level exposure brought to grassroots development.

Come and meet
them yourself

The first trial class is free. Bring your child to any of our three grounds, watch a full session from the side, and decide afterwards.

Book a free trial → Back to home
United Futsal, Bafal9:30 – 12:30
Box Arena, Naxal1:00 – 4:00
Turf Park, Dholahiti9:00 – 11:00

Saturday & Sunday · Ages 6–14 · Boys & Girls