Over a hot cup of coffee we discussing football and life, all I could think was how far we had come. The man standing in front of me had undergone a sea of change.

From being a neighbourhood hoodlum Pascal had transformed to a coach and a youth leader.

Pascal had spent several years living rough on the streets of Nagpur, getting involved in petty crime and alcohol; he was on the verge of becoming a full time criminal when a ball changed his life, he started to attend the training and matches organised by KVSN and got a structure in his life, he has been with KVSN for 4 years.

In September 2008 he attended the Coaching programme organised with the Homeless World Cup Foundation and demonstrated an aptitude and flair for coaching others, by assisting in the sessions with the younger players. After the course he started to organise and run sessions on behalf of KVSN using his newly learned skills.

In December 2008 he participated in HWC, which provided him with new strength and focus on what he wants from his life. He now leads coaching sessions weekly with local kids and is a perfect role model for them to learn from, he is also leading the Women’s sessions.

Pascal is highly regarded by all his players and fellow coaches as a key member of the team using football to change lives