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⚽ LICENSED ACADEMY LEADERSHIP

OUR COACHING STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Accredited by UEFA, AFC, AIFF, and the National Institute of Sports (NSNIS). Our experienced coaches combine modern sports science, technical drills, and character mentoring to shape the football champions of tomorrow.

🏅 AFC & AIFF Licensed Trainers 🎓 NSNIS Sports Diploma Leadership 🛡️ Safe-Sport & First-Aid Certified

HEAD COACH SPOTLIGHT

Guiding tactical vision, player periodization, and high-performance academy culture

M. Senthil
Head Coach & Technical Director

M. Senthil

AFC-B NSNIS Diploma in Sports Coaching

Distinguished NSNIS Diploma holder from the National Institute of Sports and AFC 'B' License holder. Decades of high-performance tactical training experience leading Acme squads to numerous district and state championship victories.

Specialization Tactical Periodization & High-Performance Strategy
Experience 25+ Years Coaching
Accreditation AFC-B
Deployed Base 📍 Acme Arena

TECHNICAL TRAINERS & ACADEMY COACHES

Dedicated professionals mentoring every category from grassroots U-6 to elite U-16

J. Rajkumar

J. Rajkumar

Senior Academy Coach & Lead Tactician
📍 Thiruvalluvar Nagar ⚽ Under - 8
AIFF-D 6+ Yrs
K. Karthick

K. Karthick

Tactical Coach
📍 Thoppur
🎯 Positional Play, Transition Phases & 1v1 Duels
AFC 'C' License 8+ Yrs
R. Ranjith Kumar

R. Ranjith Kumar

Academy Coach
📍 MRCAS TPK
🎯 Passing Precision & Middle Academy Curriculum
AIFF 'D' License • B.P.Ed 7+ Yrs
M. Karthik

M. Karthik

Development Coach
📍 Thiruvalluvar Nagar
🎯 Grassroots Coordination & Small-Sided Drills
Grassroots Specialist 6+ Yrs
D. Saravana Rajan

D. Saravana Rajan

Technical Coach
📍 Acme Arena
🎯 Dribbling Feints, 1v1 Attacking & Ball Control
Skills Development Specialist 8+ Yrs
A. Alagu Pandi

A. Alagu Pandi

Youth Coach
📍 Thiruvalluvar Nagar
🎯 U-10 Match Preparation & Team Chemistry
U-10 Squad Mentor 6+ Yrs
G. Chandra Sekar

G. Chandra Sekar

Conditioning Trainer
📍 Thiruvalluvar Nagar
🎯 Athletic Stamina, Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)
Fitness & Agility Coach 9+ Yrs

HONORARY MENTORS & PATRONS

International advisors and historic district stalwarts steering Acme's vision

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Andrew Symington

International Youth Football Mentor • Scotland, UK

Long-time club mentor from Scotland who provided vital inputs when setting up the academy curriculum in 2010. Routinely participates in club fellowship sessions and international coaching insights.

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Mr. Alagappan

Founding Coach & Technical Patron • Madura Coats Legend

Pivotal member of the legendary 1970s Madura Coats football team. Graced Acme Sports Club as its first official coach in 1996, laying the disciplined technical foundations still honored today.

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Babanasa Srinivasan

Senior Co-Founder

Co-Founder of Acme Sports Club in 1996. Over three decades of institutional leadership promoting Madurai grassroots football, MDFA affiliation, and mentor connections.

OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY & SAFETY

How we develop athletic excellence with holistic character building

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1:12 Coach Ratio

Strictly managed training cohorts ensure that every young player receives individual corrective feedback and attention during ball mastery drills.

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Tactical Periodization

Progressive week-by-week technical modules tailored to each age group's cognitive and physiological development, avoiding athlete burnout.

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Injury Prevention & SAQ

All sessions incorporate certified Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) warmups, dynamic stretching, hydration breaks, and on-ground first aid kits.

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Child Safe-Sport

Unwavering zero-tolerance safeguarding policies, positive encouragement coaching culture, and active parent-coach communication channels.

🌟 ADMISSIONS OPEN 2024-2025

READY TO TRAIN WITH OUR LICENSED COACHES?

Begin your football journey under UEFA, AFC, and NSNIS accredited mentors. Dedicated age categories from Grassroots U-6 to Elite U-16 at Acme Arena and Thiruvalluvar Nagar.