Get to know SOUTH INDIA’S FIRST SCHOOL OF SPORTS & FITNESS SCIENCE

At Unschool, we focus on creating an exemplary learning community for the fitness training aspirants of tomorrow. Through a holistic approach, we aim to encourage and build a community of competent trainers with widespread knowledge of fitness science.

GURU SIDDHARTH

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Through a unique mission of bringing a standard in the fitness industry that is deemed highly irregulated, he has now designed these certification programs by collaborating with experts in the field. This will help the fitness trainers design and deploy the right plans and diet to make healthy living for their clientele a reality – breaking away from unhealthy stereotypical dietary practices.

  • Ongoing PhD in Management (Sports Technology & crowd sentiment analysis)
  • MBA in Sports Management, Paris
  • National Programme for Technology Enhancement Learning(NPTEL) from IIT-Madras
    • Strength & Conditioning for Indian population
    • Exercise physiology and sports performance
    • Research Methodology
  • Professional Diploma in Sports Nutrition- Barca University
  • Diploma in Sports and Fitness Management
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Nutritionist
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association – Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
  • Level 1 – Animal Flow Instructor
  • More than 7+ years of experience and expertise
  • Have trained a few celebs and National level athletes.
  • Field of interest is through Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Boxing specifically.
  • Have trained 700+ clients on various transformation and lifestyle changes through fitness and nutrition.

NUTRITION - ACE CERTIFIED

  • Certified Fitness Nutritionist – Experts Weight-in
  • Certified Nutrition Coach
  • Performance Nutritionist
  • Sports Nutritionist

STRENGTH TRAINING - ACE CERTIFIED

  • Athletic Performance for Sports
  • Anaerobic Power Training – HIIT & Steady State
  • Performance Training Expert
  • Weight Management Expert

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE - ACE CERTIFIED

  • Trainer – Applying Behaviour Change Techniques
  • Mental & Physical Exercises for Long-term stress management

RAMAKRISHNA

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Ramakrishna, a predominantly known figure in the fitness and health industry is a dedicated mentor with over 20 years of experience. He has the vision to redefine the prevalent inexperience and lack of qualification in the fitness and wellness Industry. Being an expert in Sports Performance Enhancement, Sports Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Exercise therapy, he has trained various National and International athletes in the field of cricket, hockey, sailing, athletics, squash, swimming, motor racing to name a few.

Also worked as a fitness consultant for celebrities from the entertainment industry. He has given seminars and workshops on sports injuries and sports training. He has organized and conducted Ergonomics seminars and workshops for various multinational companies. He has trained over 25000 individuals (Trainers, Physios, and Nutritionists) over the last 20 years in the field of fitness and health industry.

ACCREDITATIONS

  • MSc. Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
  • Bachelor of physiotherapy, Chennai
  • P.G. in Nutrition and physical activity, Bristol University, UK
  • National Programme for Technology Enhancement Learning (NPTEL) from IIT-Madras
    • Sports Psychology
    • Research Methodology
    • Sports Training and Load Monitoring
  • Kinesio Taping, K – Taping Academy.
  • Sports Performance enhancement specialist, National Association of Sports Medicine, USA
  • Sports injury management and Fitness Trainer, National Coaching Council UK
  • Fitness Leader, British Weight lifting association, UK
  • Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapist (Former Member)
  • Indian Association of Physiotherapist (Life member)

CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Sports Performance Coach – Professional Cricketers [League – TNCA]
  • Sports Fitness Coach – Chennai Cheetahs, World Series Hockey
  • Creating Study materials and books for fitness courses.
  • Trained more than 25000 trainers, physiotherapists, and nutritionists over the last 20 years.
  • Has advised various MNCs on office ergonomics.

CLIENTELE

  • Sports Physio & Fitness Advisor – Prince of Arcot T 20 Cricket tournament
  • Coached various high profile clients including Actor Sidharth Shankar and Producer Nitin Sathya
  • Trained athletes who took the spotlight including Dr. Rohini Rau, Asian Sailing Champion, Mr. Lakskmikant – Triple Gold medal 2018, Masters Category Natural Bodybuilding Competition, Los Angeles [LA], USA

RAMESSH RAMAKRISHNANN

DIRECTOR & MENTOR - STRATEGY & PLANNING

Ramesh Ramakrishnan, with over 30 years in Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Technology, has held senior roles in IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Cyber Security across various countries and is currently based in Dubai. An alumnus of IIM Indore, he is also passionate about sports management and arts, mentoring organizations like Leap Sports and Susan Mind Matters. Ramesh collaborates with notable sports personalities and is actively involved in CSR activities. His academic credentials include a post-graduation in Commerce and certifications from Cornell University.

  • Indian Institute of Management, Indore Strategic Financial Management, Accounting and Finance
  • Cornell University Strategy Decision Making Program
  • LOMA (life Office Management Institute) FLMI (Fellowship), ACS
  • Annamalai University Master of Commerce, International Foreign Trade, Commerce and Insurance.
  • Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Schooling

BRAND MENTOR

AWARDS

COUNTRIES WORKED

India, USA, UK, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland