Krit School of Sports Management

We offer programs that provide a strong foundation in sports management through experiential learning.

Meet the Founders


Pullela Gopichand

Pullela Gopichand

Co-founder and Strategic Advisor

Indian badminton legend and coach.
Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team.
The Winner of All England title, Arjuna and Dronacharya awards,
and a champion coach who has mentored two players to achieving world number one ranking.

Jitendra Joshi

Jitendra Joshi

Co-founder and CEO

Jitu brings over 20 years of sports entrepreneurship experience, serving as the co-founder of Sportz Village and founder of SportzConsult, with prior experience at KPMG in the USA.

He has successfully delivered sports marketing programs to 60+ top brands like NBA, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Hero, inspiring 10 million students and young adults to embrace sports.

Jitu is an Ironman (triathlete) and plays tabla.
Abhijit Dabhade

Abhijit Dabhade

Co-founder and COO

Abhijit boasts over 20 years of experience in education.

He is credited with launching India's first Sports Management degree program and has held leadership roles in prominent organizations such as IMS Learning, Pearson, EuroKids, and Vibgyor Group.

Abhijit has provided guidance for over 15 key educational initiatives encompassing skilling, coaching, K-12, and higher education.

Backed by Sports Industry Leaders.

Rajesh Kumar
Tejash Kothari
Siddhant Narayan
Nimish Raut
Raghu Bhat
Appachu Codanda
Nikhil Sharma
Rohit Naik
Sameer Pathak
Hiren Mody
Neha Rastogi
Atul Pande
Pramod Janardhanan
Jay Shah
Burzin Mehta
Tuhin Mishra

Big News

Affiliated with SPEFL-SC


We are proud to announce that Krit School of Sports Management is now officially affiliated with SPEFL-SC under the aegis of NCVET, Skill India, and NSDC!

This marks a huge leap in our mission to revolutionize sports management education in India, creating more opportunities, industry-aligned learning, and a brighter future for aspiring sports professionals.

The game is changing, and we are leading the way!

Krit School of Sports Management is now officially affiliated with SPEFL-SC under the aegis of NCVET, Skill India, and NSDC

Why you should enrol?

01.
Acquire Sports Management Skills while attending college

Build your sports management experience profile
- Part-time course
- Flexible Learning
- Skill Certification

02.
Build your Own League

Gain practical skills through hands-on experience
- Learning by Doing
   Sport Event created, marketed & executed by students.
- Guaranteed Internship and Volunteering Opportunities
- Opportunities for Gigs and Part-time assignments

03.
Industry Professionals as Faculty

Learn sports industry leaders
- Faculty with industry experience
- Network with industry leaders
- Mentorship

04.
Passion Driven Personal Transformation (PDPT)

The passion project will empower students to transform their skills and develop a strong work ethic.
- Mandatory 4-Month PDPT assignment for every student
- Develop Strong Work-ethic: Cultivate values of Goal Setting,
 Discipline, Showing up, self-Motivation, Focus & Perseverance.
- Develop strong work ethic by engaging in favourite sport or
 activity.

05.
Develop Entrepreneurial Mind-set

Become a leader that will help make a positive impact to sports in India
- Structured Thinking
- Business Foundation
- Sports as a Product

06.
The skills acquired are transferable to careers beyond sports

The students will learn business management and entrepreneurial skills through sports
- Learn entrepreneurship
- Learn business skills through sports management
- Learn Project Management skills
- These skills remain valuable even if students choose to pursue
  careers outside of sports.

Unique Methodology

It will help transform students onto a path of becoming skilled sports management professionals

Our Program

6-Month Part-time Experiential Program in Sports Management


Program
Starts

AUG.
2025

Admissions Open  
Enquire Now
Classes at -
- Nana Kulkarni Sports complex, DGP Nagar, Nashik.
- IMS Proschool, Office No. 1101, 11th floor, Ellora Fiesta,
Sector 11, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai.
       Starting August, 2025.