Meet Our Team
Guiding Champions with Discipline, Expertise & Passion
Our team brings together 31+ years of combined experience in weightlifting, with military discipline, national certifications, and a track record of developing medal-winning athletes at state, national, and international levels.
Siddharth Sakalle
A dedicated performance analyst who uses technology and data to help athletes reach their peak performance levels through scientific analysis and performance metrics.
Specializations
Qualifications
Our Coaching Team
Meet the dedicated professionals who guide our athletes to excellence with proven expertise
N. Thirumurugan
Senior Weightlifting Coach
A retired Subedar from the Indian Army's Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, Coach Thirumurugan brings over two decades of leadership and discipline to weightlifting training.
Specializations:
- Strength building and safety-first training
- Discipline-oriented coaching
- Structured weightlifting routines
Qualifications:
- Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) – Ex Indian Army
- Certified Weightlifting Coach – SAI NS NIS, Patiala
- NAC & NCVT Certified
Pradeep Kumar
Head Coach – Weightlifting
A dedicated coach with a passion for athlete development, Coach Pradeep leads weightlifting programs at the Sathish Sivalingam Sports Foundation.
Specializations:
- High-performance coaching for youth and senior athletes
- Athlete motivation, technical correction, and injury prevention
- National-level competition preparation
Qualifications:
- Represented Tamil Nadu as a coach in IWLF National Championships (2022–23)
- Diploma in Weightlifting Coaching – SAI NS NIS, Patiala
S. Vignesh
Assistant Coach – Weightlifting
Coach Vignesh combines practical competition experience with coaching expertise. From school to senior state-level victories, he has mentored young athletes.
Specializations:
- Olympic lifting (Snatch, Clean & Jerk)
- Mental training and nutrition support
Qualifications:
- Level 1 Weightlifting Coach – IWF Accredited
- NIS Weightlifting 6 Week Certificate Coaching Certificate – Patiala
- B.P.Ed in Physical Education
Vishwesvaran
Weightlifting Coach
A highly qualified coach with specialized training from India's premier sports institution, Coach Vishwesvaran brings technical expertise and modern coaching methodologies.
Specializations:
- Technical lifting analysis
- Competition preparation
- Athlete development programs
Qualifications:
- P.G Diploma in Sports Performance Analysis from NSNIS
- Level- II Coaching course in weightlifting from IWLF(Indian weightlifting federation)
- Diploma in Weightlifting Coaching – SAI NS NIS, Patiala
Gowtham
Assistant Coach
An enthusiastic young coach who brings fresh energy and modern training approaches to athlete development.
Specializations:
- Youth athlete training
- Basic technique development
- Motivation and mentoring
Qualifications:
- Certified Weightlifting Coach
- Youth Development Specialist
Gokul
Sports Massage Therapist
A sports massager who brings athlete performance optimization through massage approaches and injury prevention
Specializations:
- Injury prevention
Qualifications:
- Sports massage therapy course