About Vittala Uppuluri
Vittala Uppuluri is a highly respected roller skating coach, mentor, and sports professional with over 22 years of dedicated coaching experience. He is widely known for his significant contributions to Indian roller skating at both national and international levels.
International Representation & Credentials
Vittala Uppuluri has represented India on several international platforms, proudly carrying the national flag as a coach and technical expert. He is also one of the first Indian coaches to receive International Coaching Certification from World Skate, the global governing body for roller sports. This prestigious certification places him among a select group of internationally recognized coaches from India and reflects his strong commitment to global standards, modern training methodologies, and continuous professional development.
Coaching Excellence & Leadership
From 2014 to 2018, Vittala served as a National Team Coach, playing a key role in preparing Indian athletes for major international competitions. Under his guidance, athletes have consistently achieved success at district, state, national, and international championships, earning medals through structured planning, scientific training, and disciplined execution.
Philosophy & Vision
Vittala firmly believes that talent alone does not guarantee success. His coaching philosophy focuses on identifying true potential and nurturing it through the right balance of physical conditioning, technical mastery, mental strength, and long-term planning. His core principles include:
Mastery of fundamentals over shortcuts
Long-term athlete development over short-term results
Discipline, recovery, and injury prevention
Race intelligence and mental resilience
He is particularly known for his ability to create focused, high-performance environments where committed athletes are groomed for sustainable success.
Beyond Coaching
In addition to coaching, Vittala Uppuluri is the Founder of CTTW, a sportswear and creative brand specializing in performance apparel for skating and cycling. His experience as both a coach and entrepreneur enables him to seamlessly blend functionality, performance, and identity into sportswear designed by athletes, for athletes.
Ongoing Commitment
Currently working as a freelance elite-level skating coach, Vittala Uppuluri continues to mentor high-performance athletes while contributing to the sport through innovation, education, and strategic planning.
His mission remains clear:
To develop disciplined athletes, intelligent racers, and a stronger future for Indian roller skating.