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Sreenidhi Sports Academy : Balancing Academics & Sports to Nurture Future Champions

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Kaviraj K , Principal

Kaviraj K

Principal

With over 2.7 million students enrolled in CBSE schools across India, a niche segment is emerging where institutions focus on producing national and international athletes while maintaining academic excellence. These sports based CBSE schools provide structured training in integrated sports like squash, tennis, swimming and team sports like football and cricket, ensuring students balance rigorous practice schedules with coursework. Advanced time management strategies, personalized learning support, and expert coaching help students excel without compromising either field. As India’s sports industry is projected to grow beyond ₹15,000 crores by 2027, such institutions play a key role in grooming future champions while preparing them for academic and professional sports personnel.

Sreenidhi Sports Academy(SNSA), a distinguished unit of Sreenidhi Educational Group has emerged as a premier institution in Telangana for nurturing young athletes while ensuring a strong academic foundation. Established nearly three years ago, SNSA initially focused on fundamental sports training but has since evolved into a specialized academy concentrating on five major sports, including tennis, squash, cricket, football, and swimming.

The academy follows a meticulously designed Customised Learning Program (CLP) schedule that integrates intensive sports training with quality academics to offer students a customized and flexible learning experience for a well-balanced education. The daily routine begins at 8:00 AM with wholesome breakfast, followed by a brief assembly, after which students engage in three hours of specialized sports training from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The boys and girls will have a refreshing break and join for a highly nutritious lunch. The Academic sessions commence at 12:35 PM, covering CBSE based subjects such as English, Hindi, French, mathematics, science, social studies and computer science, along with physical education. The academic curriculum is tailored to ensure flexibility, allowing student-athletes to focus on their sports while receiving the necessary academic support from experienced faculty members. The evening sports session from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM provides an additional opportunity for skill enhancement.

The academy provides transportation at 6:30 PM, allowing students enough time to complete their final training session, have snacks, and head home. It maintains active communication with parents through WhatsApp and email groups, as well as regular updates on the website, ensuring real-time updates on sports, academics, students’ wellbeing, events, and transportation. “GPS tracked transport is closely monitored, and timely updates are provided to eliminate confusion. While there is a growing demand to include more sports, we currently focus on five key disciplines and ensure that students competing at national and international levels receive the necessary academic support to stay on track”, asserts Kaviraj K, Principal, Sreenidhi Sports Academy.
Infrastructure & Support
SNSA takes pride in offering world-class infrastructure, including well-equipped training fields, a football academy, a cricket ground with advanced lighting facility for net practices, a swimming facility, and a state-of-the-art gym. The academy’s modern classrooms, equipped with digital learning tools such as touch-screen boards and online platforms like My Class Board and Google Classroom, ensure an engaging and technologically advanced way to satisfy the needs of the high quality teaching and learning experience for the students.

The academy also houses a sports psychologist, a strength and conditioning coach, and an in-house physiotherapist to cater to the physical and mental well-being of its students. Recognizing the importance of emotional and psychological support, SNSA offers counselling services to help students manage both academic and athletic pressures. “We ensure students have full support from teachers, coaches, psychologists, and medical staff to balance their training, tournaments, and studies. Our on-campus nurse and 24*7 medical care provide immediate attention for their well-being while they focus on performing their best”, adds Kaviraj.

Building Balance on Sports & Academics
Sreenidhi Sports Academy (SNSA) is dedicated to nurturing budding athletes with a strong foundation in discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. Our holistic approach blends elite sports training with academic excellence, shaping individuals into global citizens who excel both on and off the field. Innovation is nurtured through activities such as the National Science Fair and visits to National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, sparking curiosity and creativity.

Leadership skills are developed through student councils, investiture ceremonies, and school events that give students a voice and a sense of responsibility. Celebrations like Teacher’s Day, Children’s Day, and Annual Day promote teamwork, respect, and community spirit. SNSA fosters an inclusive and supportive space where young students from various regions not only excel in sports but also grow into confident individuals ready to take on the world.

Faculty for Customized Learning Programme
Faculty members, including teachers and coaches at SNSA, play a crucial role in shaping a personalized learning experience for students. With over 95 percent of the teachers being highly experienced, they undergo rigorous background checks and subject-specific evaluations before joining. Coaches for various sports, including cricket, squash, and tennis, receive specialized training to cater to each student’s unique needs. Faculty members participate in regular workshops, goal-setting sessions, and internal training to align their teaching with SNSA’s vision. Their performance is reviewed periodically, ensuring continuous improvement. Apart from this, a well-being officer provides support to both staff and students to foster a nurturing environment including nutritionists who plan a sports kids’ menu with individualized alterations for students with allergies, as well as options for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. The Child Protection Officer (CPO) takes care of the children’s safety along with the modern safety and security Measures inside the campus.

Boarding Facilities at Sreenidhi
Both boys and girls have separate boarding facilities, where experienced dorm parents, who also serve as their teachers, provide care and guidance. Boarding students follow a well structured daily schedule, tailored for both week boarders and full boarders. The boarding has facilities such as centralised Air Conditioning, high speed internet access, 24*7 availability of school nurses, additional academic support, online and offline college counselling system, modern and advanced adventure sports and experiential learning trips that help the students to develop community engagements.

Future Initiatives & Expansion Plans
The academy is actively expanding its infrastructure and programs to enhance both academics and sports. A new dining hall and additional classrooms are being constructed to accommodate growing student needs. One of the most exciting upcoming projects is the introduction of a large scale adventure sports facility, set to be completed by March.

These initiatives aim to provide students with new opportunities for students who aspire for top sports performers, where the passion for sports meet the excellence in sports facilities. “The academy is also focused on increasing student participation in national and international competitions across various sports to make the vision possible and to be a high performance sports school producing the next generation olympians and top athletes”, concludes Kaviraj.