Meet Our Coaches & Staff

“A good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life.”

Basketball is more than a sport—it is a journey of discipline, growth, and self-discovery. At Sanrachana Academy, coaching focuses on developing athletes through strong fundamentals, game understanding, leadership, and confidence both on and off the court.

Credentials & Expertise

• Diploma in Sports Coaching – SAI NSNIS

• NFHS Certified Basketball Coach

• Basketball Australia Community Certification

• Sports Science & Injury Prevention Training

• Focus on ACL Injury Prevention & Athlete Safety

Coaching Journey & Influences

My coaching journey has been shaped through competitive experience, self-learning, and guidance from mentors across athletics, physical education, and basketball development systems. I remain grateful to Shri Sampath Sir, Smt. Neelam Ma’am, Shri Manoj Sir, and SAI coaches Shri Vinod P. G Sir. and Shri Bhaskar Sir, whose guidance played an important role in shaping my understanding of discipline, coaching methodology, and athlete development.

Exposure to athletes and playing styles from different basketball environments—including international players from Africa, Bhutan, and Tibet—helped broaden my understanding of the game and athlete adaptability.

At SA, the goal is not only to develop skilled players, but individuals who lead with discipline, confidence, and character.

GYANESH TRIPATHI

Founder & Head Basketball Coach

NIS DIPLOMA - SAI NSNIS

NFHS CERTIFIED

BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDU.

"Great coaching isn’t about teaching plays; it’s about teaching players to think, adapt, and believe in themselves."