The COVID-19 pandemic brought sports to a standstill like most other spheres in our lives. Therefore, I tried to make myself re-familiarize with the sport that I am closely involved with – football. As a football coach, I kept myself busy by attending webinars on various topics related to the game. I am also trying to coach my players through online apps, helping them in staying fit and doing workouts with home-based equipment. From playing with masks to online coaching, learning during the pandemic has all been about adjusting and adapting to new conditions.

Muzamil Mahmood is an AFC B licensed professional football coach from Kashmir. He has been working for the development and promotion of football since the last 10 years.