A proud legacy spanning three decades of grassroots dedication, sportsmanship, and district championships.
During the early 1990s, a dedicated group of students in Madurai began playing football as a healthy pastime. As time progressed, their collective talent and devotion to the beautiful game blossomed, leading to the formal establishment of the club.
It was named Acme Sports Club and officially registered under the Madurai District Football Association (MDFA) on 20th July 1996. For the first few years, our training base was Anna Park in the township of Thirunagar. Then for the convenience of our players we moved to the playground in Thiruvalluvar Nagar where we have been based ever since.
Mr. Alagappan, a pivotal member of the erstwhile Madura Coats football team of the ’70s obliged to be our coach. His guidance and support was the key in the club’s early successes.
Photographs from the founding eras of Acme Sports Club
Guiding our athletes on and off the pitch
To become South India’s premier football talent destination — recognized for developing grassroots youth athletes through sport-science curriculum and providing transparent pathways into state teams, I-League, and ISL academies.
To provide an inclusive, safe, and disciplined football training ecosystem under UEFA and AFC licensed guidance. We balance competitive athletic performance with character, education, and mutual respect.
How a passionate weekend group grew into a premier district academy
Acme Sports Club was officially registered under Madurai District Football Association on 20th of July 1996. Training base at Anna Park, guided by legendary coach Mr. Alagappan.
The club went on to win its first major league trophy by lifting the Madurai District FA A-Division League in 2001.
The club repeated the championship feat in 2005 and 2006, firmly establishing Acme Sports Club at the top of district football rankings.
Yagna Srinivasan and Babanasa Srinivasan set up the academy with inputs coming in from club mentor Mr. Andrew Symington (Scotland) and Mr. Alagappan. Trials launched in Sept 2010.
Acme squads won back-to-back state championships at the AKP Sivakasi State Level Football Tournament in 2011 and 2012.
Acme FA won the MDFA U-10 Academy League Championship and maintained undefeated league runs across youth age divisions.
Today, the academy supports 75+ students across the age group of 6-18 with Head Coach M. Senthil, assistant coaches, and multiple world-class venues including Acme Arena.
Championship silverware won across three decades of competitive football
Winners (State Level Tournament)
Winners (State Level Tournament)
Winners (Senior Men's Championship)
Winners (Inaugural League Trophy)
Winners (Youth League Trophy)
Winners (State Level Tournament)
Winners (State Level Tournament)
Winners (Senior Men's Championship)
Winners (Inaugural League Trophy)
Winners (Youth League Trophy)
