You have spent so much of your lives working for me, supporting me, and standing beside me through my decisions, mistakes and uncertain paths.
You have given me your time, energy and effort, often putting my well-being before your own. I know that what you have done for me cannot be measured simply in money or individual acts of kindness.
I can never fully repay everything you have given me. But I hope whatever I build in life reflects how much your love and support have meant to me.
Thank you for standing by me. I will always be grateful.
You trusted me even when my mistakes gave you reasons to question my decisions. You stood beside me during some of my weakest moments and continued to believe in me.
Your support was one of the foundations on which MindCraft was built. Without you standing by me, this academy might never have become what it is today.
I may not always have expressed my gratitude properly, but I recognise the part you have played in my life and in the existence of MindCraft.
This academy carries my vision, but your support is part of its foundation. I will never forget that.
You have been part of my tennis journey in ways that go far beyond the game. You supported me, encouraged me and helped me financially when I needed it.
I also want to thank you for your patience. You have put up with my stubbornness, my nonsense and my mistakes. I know there were times when my arrogance got the better of me. For those moments, I am sorry.
You continued to support me despite the occasions when my behaviour may have tested your limits. That patience and generosity have made a real difference to my journey.
Honestly, I find it difficult to imagine anyone else bearing so much of my nonsense. Thank you for everything, Anand Sir. Your place in my life will always be special.
Some people enter our lives as friends and end up doing things that go far beyond what we could ever expect from friendship. For me, you are one of those people.
You have supported me emotionally and financially through difficult periods. You also kept sending me tennis-related material, information and resources over the years, helping me learn and understand the game better.
Those may have seemed like small acts, but they meant a great deal to me. Every time you shared something, you were contributing to my learning and reminding me that someone cared about what I was trying to build.
Your friendship and support have meant more than I can express. Thank you for standing beside me, Sri Ram Anna. I will always remember your contribution to my journey.
To my First Students who are actually my best teachers.
You taught me that coaching is not simply about teaching technique or preparing a player to win. It is also about patience, responsibility, setting standards and understanding that every child is different.
I know there may have been times when I hurt you, misunderstood you, failed to listen or reacted without understanding what you were going through. For those moments, I am genuinely sorry.
Being a coach does not mean being right all the time. Good intentions do not make every action correct. I am still learning, and I know there were things I could have handled better.
You helped shape the way I think about coaching and the responsibility that comes with it. You are not simply the first names in MindCraft's history. You are part of its foundation and a part of my own journey.
Thank you for being my first students and giving me the opportunity to learn alongside you.
Hazimiya Sir (Aheel's father)
Raj Kiran Sir (Tanush's father)
Pallavi Madam and Satish Sir (Sahasrad's parents)
Srikanth Sir (Saharsh's father)
Prathyusha Madam and Siva Sir (Pranav's parents)
Thank you for the tremendous effort you put into helping me secure a piece of land to establish MindCraft Tennis Academy.
Finding a place to build an academy was not something I could have accomplished alone. Without your time, effort and support, MindCraft might have remained just an idea.
You helped create a place where children can learn, train, make mistakes, improve and grow. That contribution will always remain an important part of MindCraft's story.
Thank you for helping make this possible. I will never take your efforts for granted.
After everything I have said about parents, coaching and tennis, I want to thank the parents who continue to trust my work.
I know that trusting a coach is not always easy. You are investing your money, your child's time and a part of your child's future. You may have questions, disagree with my decisions or worry when results don't come as expected. That is perfectly normal. What matters is whether we can discuss these things honestly.
THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME DO MY JOB.
Thank you to those who listen when I explain why something needs to change, who allow me to work on weaknesses instead of demanding only what looks impressive, and who understand that fitness, movement and recovery are also part of tennis.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD.
A child's development is not always visible in the next tournament. Sometimes we work on basic things, sometimes progress is slow, and sometimes an approach doesn't work and we have to change it. I appreciate parents who look at the work being done, not just the next match result.
THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING THIS AS A PROFESSION.
I care about my students, but I also run a business. Thank you to those who respect my time, follow the agreed payment terms and understand that coaching involves work beyond the hours spent on court. Trust and respect must work both ways.
I DON'T EXPECT YOU TO PRAISE ME.
You don't have to advertise my academy or agree with every decision I make. I would prefer you to ask questions, tell me when something concerns you and judge my work honestly. Direct communication is far more useful than blind praise or criticism based on what somebody else says.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF MINDCRAFT.
I cannot promise that every decision will be right or that every child will achieve the result we hope for. But I can promise to take my work seriously, keep learning and continue questioning my methods.
Thank you for your trust. I do not take it for granted.
I believe a great deal in luck.
Hard work and our decisions matter, but they cannot explain everything that happens in life. We do not control every circumstance, opportunity or person we encounter. Some people work just as hard, or harder, and still do not get the opportunities others receive.
I am conscious of how lucky and privileged I have been. I have had people who supported me, forgave me, encouraged me and helped me move forward. I have received opportunities that many people may never get.
MindCraft carries my vision, but it was never made possible by me alone. Every person who stood beside me contributed something to the life I have today and, in some way, to the academy itself.
I know I still have much to learn and more mistakes to make. But I hope I never become so consumed by my ambitions that I forget the people who helped me reach this point.
I could not have asked for better people or a better opportunity. For all of this, I am deeply grateful.