Pradeepkumar yadav
Pradeepkumar Yadav is an Indian cricket coach and sports fitness trainer based in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He is the founder of the PKY Specialised Cricket Clinic and the Share A Smile Multipurpose Society (SASMS). Known as Coach PKY, he is the first coach from Vidarbha to earn an ICC Level 2 certification. Over the past 15 years, he has trained many cricketers, many of whom have gone on to represent India at the national and international levels.
Early Life
Pradeepkumar Yadav was born on 8 January 1991 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. From an early age, he showed a deep interest in cricket and fitness, which later shaped his professional path as both a player and coach.
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Power) – Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
- Bachelor of Physical Education
- ICC Level 2 Coaching Certificate – ICC Academy, Dubai
- Bachelor of Physical Education is from RTMNU
- Schooling from Saraswati Vidhyalaya
Career
Pradeep began his cricket journey as a player, representing Maharashtra in Under-16 and Under-19 Nationals, and also captained Nagpur University in National University tournaments. His coaching journey began in 2008, leading to several impactful roles:
- Founder & Secretary – Share A Smile Multipurpose Society (SASMS) since 2014
- Founder & Head Coach – PKY Specialised Cricket Clinic (2008–present)
- Cricket Coach – National Academy of Direct Taxes (2014–2020)
- Sub-Editor (Sports) – The Hitavada (2017–2018)
- Coach – Dr. Ambedkar College Sports Academy (2010–2017)
- Coach – Nagpur Cricket Academy (2017–2021)
- Head Coach – SB City College Cricket Academy (2022–2023)
- PE Teacher – Home for Aged and Handicapped
In 2023, Pradeep was one of only four Indian coaches selected globally to attend an ICC coaching course in Dubai, where he studied techniques using case studies of elite players like Virat Kohli and Mitchell Starc.
Achievements
- First ICC Level 2 Certified Cricket Coach from Vidarbha
- Over many students trained – several representing India, Germany, UAE, UK, USA
- Notable trainees:
- Samarth Nathani – VCA U-14
- Shraddha Nabira – VCA U-15, U-19
- Aarohi Bambode – VCA U-19, U-23, Senior
- Sanskruti Gullane – Arunachal Pradesh U-19 (BCCI)
- Akshay Puri – Represented Singapore in T20 Internationals
- Siddhi Thakre & Viddhi Deshmukh – VCA U-15 Camp
Philanthropy
Through Share A Smile Multipurpose Society, Pradeep works to uplift specially-abled athletes, orphans, widows, and underprivileged communities by conducting inclusive sports coaching and life-skills workshops.
Personal Life
Pradeep resides in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His coaching mantra emphasizes “quality over quantity”, and he actively promotes inclusive, personal coaching. He continues to train young talent using modern, tech-driven methodologies.