01 / U-8
Foundation
Enjoy the ball. Build confidence.
- Dribbling, turning and simple passing
- Balance, coordination and playful movement
- Small-sided games, teamwork and fair play
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Doon City FC · Football development programme
Future
Stars.
A love for the game.
A pathway to grow.
Future Stars is for players who are serious about pursuing football as a career and aspire to play professionally.
U-8 · U-10 · U-12 · U-14 · U-16 · U-18
The academy behind Future Stars
Ambition backed by experience.
AIFF Academy Accreditation
Dehradun’s first AIFF-accredited academy
1-Star academy accreditation
Est. 2005
Football development in Dehradun
500+
Players trained
15+
Tournaments won
10+
State-level players
Players developed at Doon City FC have progressed to district, state and national-level football, with academy graduates earning Uttarakhand state selections.
Accreditation milestone and achievement totals are club-reported.
Explore the club’s achievements →The player pathway
A clear next step.
For committed players and families, the pathway combines purposeful training, individual development goals and progress reviews. Coaching grows with the player: experience, confidence and physical development matter alongside age.
02 / U-10 / U-12 / U-14
Development
Build technique. Read the game.
- First touch, passing, finishing and 1v1 play
- Scanning, support and understanding space
- Speed, coordination and game application
03 / U-16 / U-18
Performance
Refine your role. Prepare to compete.
- Position-specific technique and decisions
- Team shape, transitions and match preparation
- Progressive conditioning and individual goals
Progress is individual. Competitive opportunities depend on readiness, selection and availability.
Our coaching approach
Develop the whole player.
Technique
Control the ball and execute with confidence.
First touch · Passing · Dribbling · Finishing
Game understanding
See options, find space and make decisions.
Scanning · Positioning · Support · Transitions
Athletic development
Move well and build physical capability.
Coordination · Speed · Strength · Recovery
Character
Become a dependable player and teammate.
Respect · Resilience · Responsibility · Teamwork
Observe
Understand current strengths and areas to develop.
Focus
Choose a clear, achievable learning goal.
Apply & review
Practise in games, reflect and set the next challenge.
Beyond the pitch
Support for every part of the journey.
The programme activity plan brings together fitness, recovery, education and player feedback. Ask the academy about current availability, age-appropriate participation and session arrangements.
Weekly
Strength & conditioning
Gym-based strength and conditioning session.
Weekly
Swimming
Fitness and recovery activity.
Weekly
Yoga & meditation
Yoga and meditation sessions.
Biweekly
Trekking
Outdoor endurance activity.
Monthly
Physiotherapy education
Injury prevention and recovery lecture.
Monthly
Sports nutrition
Nutritionist-led sports nutrition lecture.
Monthly
Health education
Health and sports-medical lecture with a doctor.
Monthly
Player assessment
Basic performance feedback.
Training & match play
Purpose. Practice. Recovery.
Small-sided games and match practice help players apply skills under pressure. Inter-academy and tournament opportunities add new challenges, with feedback guiding the next phase of learning.
Training should fit the child.
Young players do not need to attend every session. Attendance and intensity should account for age, school sport, other training, matches and recovery.
An example coaching week
Illustrative themes, not a confirmed timetable. Contact the academy for current batches and match plans.
MonBall mastery & technical skills
TueDecisions & small-sided games
WedMovement, coordination & speed
ThuFinishing & game situations
FriTeam understanding & match preparation
SatGames, match play or review
SunRest & recovery
Our junior team
Small steps.
Shared dreams.
Professional ambition starts with strong foundations. Our juniors build football skills, training habits, teamwork and the confidence to keep learning, with development suited to their age and stage.
Enjoy the game. Support each other. Keep learning.
Watch Doon City FC on YouTube ↗Your next chapter
Starts on the pitch.
If your child is serious about pursuing football, speak with the academy about their goals, the right age group, current timings, fees and joining process. Ask about goalkeeper development, progress reviews, competition opportunities and current specialist support.
Come meet Doon City.
Doon City Football GroundGujrara Mansingh, Rajeshwar Nagar Phase 6, Lane 3, Sahastradhara Road
Govind Vihar, Dehradun
Uttarakhand 248013Get directions ↗