About Us
About KFAFA
The Karnataka Flag & American Football Association (abbreviated KFAFA) is the governing body for American football Sport in the state of Karnataka .The Karnataka Flag & American Football Association aims to encourage, promote and control the game of American Football in the Karnataka State and also strives to organize various formats in American football and Flag football events/programmes within its jurisdiction. It also endeavors to form district units wherever it is possible and assign them with the responsibility of conducting events. The Association indulges in organizing coaching and training camps for the players and develop them to shape their careers. The central aim is to create, develop, strengthen American football activities in the jurisdiction of Karnataka as also to guide these players to achieve excellence not only in the game of American football but also by helping them to secure employment for their livelihood. And, the secondary main aim of the Association is to provide a social entertainment to its membership.
KARNATAKA FLAG & AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION(R)
Our vision
To be an excellent independent sustainable American football Association and a leading provider of sports facilities in Karnataka State recognized as a valued contributor to the people of Karnataka..
Mission Statement
Our mission is to cultivate a love for the sport, instill values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, and contribute to the fitness of individuals through American football.
The Association follows Code of American football
Everyone involved in american football in Karnataka, whether as a player, coach, referee, administrator, parent or spectator is expected to uphold the core values of our sport.
Teamwork | Respect | Enjoyment | Discipline | Sportsmanship
Play to win, but with integrity. Win humbly, lose gracefully. Respect the rules, opponents, officials, and participants. Reject cheating, racism, violence, and drugs. Value everyone involved and enjoy the game.
Values and Conduct
Act with integrity, teamwork, discipline, and respect. Contribute positively to team activities, support fellow members, and help develop individual skills. Encourage them to boost their skills.
Satish M Gowda
KFAFA President
International coach
Experience -15 Years - Flag and Tackle football
10 Years - Rugby
15 Years - Kabaddi
Education: BA, B.Ped, M.Ped Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi. I have grown up chanting this word whenever I was out to play my childhood. Having been born and brought up in Dasarahalli nearby Bengaluru the only I ever had known were Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and football. I started sports since my childhood having participated in every Athletic meet in school and colleges, it was during high school I took kabaddi seriously and went on to play for the State and National. I was selected by Sports Authority of India (SAI) and trained by eminent coaches at SAI played Kabaddi at Bangalore University for 3 years. It was a pleasant surprise when I was called for try out for American Football selection by EFLI, I was selected for International League held at Srilanka. I am certified as Level 1 Rugby coach from World Rugby, Certified Referee in Kabaddi, American Football, Athletics, Volleyball with all the sports experience. Presently I am coach of National and University Rugby and American Football team (M&W), coaching enthusiast for the younger generation.