About the academy
Punjab academy that supplied core of India's U-17 World Cup squad. Since 2014, Minerva Punjab Football Academy has operated from Mohali, Punjab, building a structured pathway from grassroots talent identification through to senior elite competition. The academy is national federation affiliated and runs both residential and day-scholar programmes for ages 12–25 years.
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Programmes
- ProgrammeSub-junior (U-12) talent development
- ProgrammeJunior (U-14 / U-17) high-performance
- ProgrammeSenior elite residential programme
- ProgrammeSummer & winter intensive camps
Facilities
- ▸ Synthetic outdoor track
- ▸ Video analysis room
- ▸ Mental performance room
- ▸ 24×7 medical infirmary
- ▸ Residential hostel (boys & girls wings)
- ▸ Strength & conditioning gym
- ▸ Sports science & biomechanics lab
- ▸ Physio & recovery suite
Head coach
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Arjun Reddy
Director of Coaching
Recent successes
- ★ Two Olympic qualifiers across Paris 2024
- ★ Five Khelo India Games gold medals (2024)
- ★ National junior champion three years running
Daily schedule
05:30 – 07:30
Morning technical session
07:30 – 08:30
Breakfast & recovery
09:00 – 13:00
Academics / rest
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 16:00
Theory, video review, physio
16:00 – 19:30
Evening conditioning & match play
Admissions
Trials are held in June & December for age-group categories. Shortlisted candidates undergo a 3-day assessment covering physical testing, sport-specific skills and an interview with the head coach. Scholarships are awarded on merit to athletes with state or national-level results.
Trial fee
₹500 (waived on selection)
Annual fee
₹1,80,000 / year
Age range
12–25 years