About Doon City FC

A football club for Dehradun’s next generation.

More than a place to train: a structured pathway where discipline, dedication, teamwork, focus and excellence shape both players and people.

Our purpose

One club.
One vision.
Limitless futures.

Our academy heritage began in 2005 with a belief that young footballers in Dehradun deserve the opportunity to develop their talent. We welcome beginners and aspiring competitive players aged 4–20 into a structured, supportive coaching environment.

We connect grassroots learning with youth development and advanced performance training. Indoor and outdoor sessions, match practice and individual assessments help our players grow in skill, confidence and game understanding.

Founder and Head Coach Praveen Pharasi leads the club’s football philosophy and player pathway, while President Udit Handa leads its governance and administration from Dehradun. The club’s growing pathway includes 109 registered players.

Our mission

Help every player grow.

To discover, nurture and develop football talent, from first-time beginners to aspiring professionals. Through inclusive coaching and a motivating environment, we help players become confident, disciplined and resilient people.

Our vision

Build Uttarakhand’s football future.

To become a centre of football excellence in Uttarakhand, developing district, state and national-level players and making football a source of opportunity, culture and pride for Dehradun.

Our values

01

Discipline

02

Dedication

03

Teamwork

04

Focus

05

Excellence

Club heritage

Academy heritage since 2005

Our academy legacy is distinct from the club founded date of 7 March 2026 listed on the AIFF profile.

AIFF accredited

National player pathway