Bigyan Dahal
Personal information
Full name Bigyan Dahal
Date of birth (1996-04-26) 26 April 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Nepal
Position(s) Goalkeeper Coach
Team information
Current team
Käpylän Pallo
Managerial career
Years Team
2021–present Kajaanin Haka (Goalkeeper Coach, Head Coach U13)
2024–present Käpylän Pallo (Head Goalkeeper Coach)

Bigyan Dahal (born 1996) is a Nepali football coach based in Finland, currently serving as the head goalkeeper coach at Käpylän Pallo. Dahal is also known for his previous roles as a goalkeeper coach and head coach of the U13 team at Kajaanin Haka, a position he left in 2024 to pursue a new opportunity at Käpylän Pallo.

Coaching Career

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Dahal moved to Finland to study sports management and has since established himself as a football coach, specializing in goalkeeper development. He holds both the Palloliitto Goalkeeper C License and a UEFA C License, which have supported his roles across various clubs.

Dahal began his coaching career in Finland as a goalkeeper coach at Kajaanin Haka, where he worked with multiple age groups, including the P14, P15, P17, Ladies, and Men's teams. He also contributed as part of the coaching staff for the representative (senior) team at Kajaanin Haka. During his time with the club, he played a significant role in player development, particularly focusing on developing strong technical and tactical abilities for goalkeepers.

In addition to his work with goalkeepers, Dahal also served as the head coach of Kajaanin Haka's U13 team. He led the team to notable achievements, fostering both individual and collective growth, while focusing on creating a winning mentality and character development.

In 2024, Dahal decided to join Käpylän Pallo as the head goalkeeper coach, aligning with the club's values and vision. His focus at Käpylän Pallo is to continue developing top-level goalkeepers, with a long-term vision for the growth of the club's football program.

Philosophy

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Dahal is known for his meticulous coaching style, combining a deep understanding of football tactics with a focus on the psychological and technical aspects of goalkeeping. He emphasizes a hands-on approach, with high-intensity training and personalized feedback aimed at maximizing player potential.

Honours

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Kajaanin Haka P13 Promoted through divisional ranks and developed a reputation for effective goalkeeper training and team development.

Käpylän Pallo Joined in 2024 as Head Goalkeeper Coach, bringing forward a vision to develop elite goalkeepers.

References

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Kajaanin Haka ry - Haka saa vahvistusta maalivahtipeliin Bigyan Dahalista! (n.d.). Kajaanin Haka Ry. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.kajaaninhaka.fi/uutiset/133974/haka-saa-vahvistusta-maalivahtipeliin-bigyan-dahalista

- YouTube. (n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY-cgX6rffI

Tulospalvelu. (n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/1074345/info

Rutkasti pelaajia menettäneen Hakan joukkue on vielä osin hämärän peitossa – seuran juhlakausi kuluu tulevaa rakentaessa: “‘Odotan nuorten esiinmarssia.’” (n.d.). Kainuun Sanomat. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.kainuunsanomat.fi/artikkeli/rutkasti-pelaajia-menettaneen-hakan-joukkue-on-viela-ulospain-osin-hamaran-peitossa-seuran-juhlaka

Kajaanin Haka pestasi nepalilaisen maalivahdin. (n.d.). Kainuun Sanomat. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://www.kainuunsanomat.fi/artikkeli/kajaanin-haka-pestasi-nepalilaisen-maalivahdin