Riteesh Mishra is one of very few elite coaches within professional football from South Asian heritage. He is an English football manager who is assistant manager of Charlton Athletic.[1]

Playing career

As a youth player, Mishra joined the youth academy of English side Nottingham Forest.[2] After graduating from the academy, he trialed with Scottish teams before ending his career at aged 20 due to a career ending injury.[3] After that, he started his managerial career.[4]

Managerial career

In 2016, Mishra was appointed manager of English women's third tier side Charlton Athletic, helping them earn promotion to the English women's second tier. While managing Charlton Athletic, he also worked as a Deloitte talent manager.[5] He holds a UEFA B coaching license.[6]

Personal life

Mishra's father played football at county level.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Riteesh Mishra: South Asian representation in English game rising but work to do". independent.co.uk.
  2. ↑ "His Story: Riteesh Mishra".
  3. ↑ "Double break". coachesvoice.com.
  4. ↑ "British South Asian coaches need better opportunities, says Charlton Women assistant Riteesh Mishra". skysports.com.
  5. ↑ "Riteesh Mishra juggles jobs but keeps Charlton in hunt for Women's FA Cup". theguardian.com.
  6. ↑ "Riteesh Mishra: From the Forest to the City".
  7. ↑ "'We need more ethnic minorities in football at a young age, but it's going to take time'". theathletic.com (Archived).


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