Unleashing Potential
Where education meets professional football
Vels FC offers world-class education and football training, guiding students toward their pro football career without compromising their academics
VELS FOOTBALL CLUB
A WORLD CLASS RESIDENCIAL ACADEMY
Vels FC is a world-class residential academy dedicated to developing young football talent. With a perfect blend
of academics and professional training, we provide cutting-edge facilities, skilled coaching, and a nurturing environment
that empowers students to achieve greatness both on the field and in education.
Dual Pathways to Success at Vels FC
Integrated CBSE Curriculum
We provide a robust CBSE education that complements our football training, ensuring students excel academically while they train to become top athletes.
Professional Football Training
Led by our experienced and licensed coaching team, our programme focuses on developing skilled, tactically aware, and mentally strong footballers ready for national and international challenges.
About Vels FC
The Best Residential Football Academy in India
We believe in developing players both on and off the field for a bright future.
Why Choose Us?
- Training aligned with international youth development
- One of the best residential academy in India
- State-of-the-art sports infrastructure
- Balanced focus on academics and football
Vels FC Residential Programme
Live, Learn & Train with the Best!
A full-time, live-in football and education programme for boys aged
10–19 years, designed to develop complete, professional-ready student-athletes. Players train under licensed coaches and international youth development methodology, compete in AIFF and national-level tournaments, and live in a safe, structured campus environment.
- International-standard training curriculum
- Fully equipped sports academy with modern facilities
- Expert coaching team
- Holistic development for student-athletes
Vels FC Soccer Schools Programme
Play. Enjoy. Grow
Vels FC Soccer Schools Programme is perfect for students who want elite football training while continuing their education at their preferred schools.
- Football training aligned with international-standards
- Flexible schedules for school students
- Tactical, technical, and fitness development
- Ideal for players living nearby
Vels FC Weekend Residential Programme
Live, Learn & Train with the Best!
- International-standard training curriculum
- Fully equipped sports academy with modern facilities
- Expert coaching team
- Holistic development for student-athletes
FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES FOR ELITE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
Vels FC Residential Academy is equipped with professional-standard facilities designed to support
every aspect of player development – from training and recovery to academics, nutrition, and residential living.
1
Quality Academics
Education delivered through Vels Vidyashram, offering CBSE, NIOS, ICSE, and IGCSE curriculam to ensure every player excels in the classroom alongside the pitch.
2
Artifical Turf & Natural Grass Ground
International-standard artificial turf and natural grass pitches, built for high-performance training, and competitive football development every day.
3
Swimming Pool & Gymnasium
A full-size swimming pool for recovery and fitness development, paired with a well-equipped gymnasium for strength and conditioning,
all on campus.
4
Residential Campus
Air-conditioned residential rooms in a safe, secure, and monitored campus environment, a true home away from home for every player.
5
Cafeteria
Nutritious, sports-balanced meals served daily by our in-house catering team, planned to fuel performance, support recovery, and meet the demands of high-intensity training.
3 LOCATIONS ACROSS CHENNAI
Vels FC operates across three football training centres in Chennai, bringing professional football coaching closer to you
About the Founder
A Visionary Behind Future Champions!
Vels FC was launched under the vision and leadership of Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh – Founder & Chancellor of Vels University, Chairman of Vels Group of Institutions and President of Tamil Nadu Olympic Association (TNOA). His objective is to develop young Indian footballers to international playing standards while ensuring strong academic education and life skills, because football excellence and education must grow together.
