Meet Our Faculty | Sportsversity
MEET YOUR FACULTY

Not professors.
Practitioners.

Every Sportsversity instructor is an active professional — currently working at the top of Indian and global sport. They don't teach from textbooks. They teach from Monday's briefing room.

5
Programs
Active
Practitioners
Game Day
Every Program
HOW IT WORKS

Three types of faculty.
One standard — industry active.

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Core Faculty

Lead every live session in your program. Active professionals with 10+ years at the top of their field — currently working with professional franchises, national squads or global sports brands.

2–3 per program
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Mission Lab Mentors

Review your real project work every week. Senior professionals who assess your deliverables against the standard the industry actually expects. Not teachers — evaluators.

Weekly reviews
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Masterclass Speakers

Live sessions from specialists at the very top of their field. Franchise directors, Olympic coaches, sports investors and broadcast heads — sharing what no textbook ever will.

5–8 per program
Priyank Panchal

Priyank Panchal

Mentor & Advisor

Priyank Panchal is a distinguished Indian cricketer and former captain of the Gujarat cricket team. With over 100 first-class matches and a prolific run-scoring record, he brings invaluable experience from the highest levels of domestic and representative cricket. As a mentor and advisor, he provides strategic insights into high-performance training, leadership, and the professional pathway for aspiring athletes.

EXPERTISE:
High Performance Leadership Strategic Planning
Prithvi Sanil

Prithvi Sanil

Lead, Sports Education & Strategy

Prithvi Sanil is a sports management professional and educator with experience across sports education, sports operations, and industry engagement in both India and Australia. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Deakin University, Melbourne, and has worked across sports academies, professional sporting environments, and sports education institutions.

Over the past few years, he has focused on delivering practical, industry-oriented learning experiences that help bridge the gap between classroom education and the evolving requirements of the sports industry.

TEACHES:
Athlete Wellness Performance Science Recovery Protocols
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Kavya Patel

Head of Outreach & Partnerships

Former AITA-ranked tennis player bridging athletes, institutions and industry partners. Working for more than 3 years in sports event industry.

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Tarkesh Jha

Lead, PR, Media & Brand Strategy

Bringing a fresh perspective on sports careers, athlete branding, and professional growth through Sportsversity's industry-led programs.

Each program has its own specialist faculty.

Athlete Wellness
PERFORMANCE CORE
14 Weeks • Cohort 01

Athlete Wellness & Performance Science

Master the science of recovery, nutrition and mental performance.

GAME DAY OUTCOME:
Present a full athlete wellness system to a panel of sports scientists.
Sports Media
MEDIA CORE
12 Weeks • Cohort 01

Sports Media, Content & Commentary

Learn broadcasting, digital storytelling and live production.

GAME DAY OUTCOME:
Present a complete sports media portfolio to broadcast professionals. Best work gets published.
Sports Business
BUSINESS PREMIUM
12 Weeks • Cohort 01

Sports Business & Entrepreneurship

The business of leagues, franchises and sports sponsorship.

GAME DAY OUTCOME:
Pitch a validated sports venture to live investors. Top 3 earn a 3-month incubation.
Athlete Branding
BRANDING ENROLLING NOW
● Aug 1, 2026
15 Weeks • Cohort 01

Athlete Branding, Career & Finance

Build and monetise your personal brand, sponsorships and finances.

GAME DAY OUTCOME:
Present your brand kit and sponsorship pitch to real brand managers and agents.
Sports Family
FAMILY GATEWAY
5 Weeks • Cohort 01

The Sports Family — Parenting & Finance

Empowering parents to support their child's sporting journey.

GAME DAY OUTCOME:
Present your family sports plan to coaches and financial advisors.
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Game Day Panel

The Game Day evaluation panel is separate from the teaching faculty. Panel members are senior industry professionals — sports scientists, investors, brand managers and broadcast executives — who evaluate your final work using professional criteria. Panel names are announced 30 days before each Game Day.

Learn about Game Day →