4 Lions & Rising Pune Football Academy

Here's the About Us brief for 4 Lions Academy:About 4 Lions Academy4 Lions Academy is Pune's premier football coaching organization — built on the belief that every child deserves access to world-class football training in a safe, structured, and fun environment.Founded by Sajid Sayed, Ajay Dethe, Sunil Sardar, and Anand Agarwal, we have grown into a multi-center academy with 630+ active students across 12 centers in Pune — including Pimple Nilakh, Wakad, Bavdhan, Viman Nagar, Ravet, Balewadi, Undri, and more.Our AFC-certified coaches deliver an age-appropriate, structured football curriculum for age groups U7 through U17, focusing on skill, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship — while balancing academics and personal development.Rising Pune FC, our competitive subsidiary registered with PDFA and WIFA, provides our top players with a direct pathway into I-League and national competition.What Sets Us ApartStructured QCM (Quality Control Mentorship) curriculumTrained & regularly upgraded coaching staff (Train the Trainer)Player pathway from Entry → Advanced → Elite levelExposure to PDFA, I-League, State, and Inter-Academy tournamentsSports diet, nutrition, and mental conditioning supportTurf facilities and corporate/bulk event management through 9 Sports Arena, PunawaleOur AchievementsPlayers from 4 Lions have earned scholarships and selections at Bengaluru FC, Reliance Foundation Young Champs, Madras FC I-League, Manchester United U-17 Camp, and the Maharashtra State Team — a testament to the quality of our player development pathway.Vision: To create India's best elite football academy — nurturing local talent from Pune and producing players who represent the nation.Mission: To help the young generation realize that dreams can make India a sporting power.