A CAF-licensed coach with training in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Coach Festus combines modern football coaching with medical expertise in injury assessment, emergency response, and safe return-to-play decision-making—ensuring player safety, performance, and long-term fitness.
Festus M. Asule
Head Coach – Othaya Green Santos FC
Festus M. Asule is a highly driven and modern football coach whose unique strength lies in the rare combination of technical football expertise and professional medical training. Born on 14th December 1995, Festus brings energy, discipline, and a science-based approach to coaching, making him a valuable asset to Othaya Green Santos FC.
A CAF C–licensed coach (2024) and CAF D–certified (2023), Festus has successfully guided Othaya Green Santos through consecutive promotions, including promotion from the County League to FKF Central Division Two. His leadership reflects a clear tactical identity, strong player development philosophy, and results-driven mindset.
Beyond the touchline, Coach Festus is a trained Orthopaedics and Trauma professional, having earned a Diploma in Orthopaedics & Trauma from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. He has worked in leading health institution Othaya Teaching & Referral Hospital- Kenyatta National Hospital – Othaya Annex, handling trauma and musculoskeletal injuries on a daily basis.
This medical background gives him a distinct advantage in:
- Player injury prevention and management
- Early recognition of musculoskeletal injuries
- Safe return-to-play decisions
- First aid and emergency response during training and matches
- Load management and injury-aware training design
As a former player for Othaya Green Santos FC (2019–2021) and other competitive sides, Festus understands the physical and mental demands of the game from a player’s perspective. His coaching philosophy emphasizes high pressing, structured transitions, tactical discipline, and player intelligence, while prioritizing player health, longevity, and peak performance.
Coach Festus believes in holistic player development—building competitive footballers who are fit, disciplined, tactically aware, and medically protected.
His guiding principle, “Thoughts become things,” reflects his commitment to mindset, preparation, and continuous improvement both on and off the pitch.