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Sarkhej, Ahmedabad

Three sports.
One academy.

Tennis, pickleball and football on international-grade surfaces. A nurturing, competitive and accessible multi-sport space for Ahmedabad. Whether you are just starting out or sharpening your game, there is a pathway for you.

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6 AM – 2 AM
Open daily
3
Sports under one roof
8
Tennis & pickleball courts
9v9
Football turf

About us

Aekum means one.

From the Sanskrit ekam, meaning one, single, whole. As a noun it means unity, and that is the idea the academy is built on: athletes, parents and coaches growing together on shared ground.

Coaching with intention

Personalised attention and structured progression, so every player knows what they are working on and why.

Learning through play

Skill-building through joy and real game scenarios, not drills for their own sake.

Community before competition

Athletes, parents and coaches growing together. The results follow the culture.

Young players and coaches on the turf holding an Aekum Sports Academy banner

The ground

Built to train on, every day of the week.

The synthetic tennis courts seen from above
Tennis courts
The pickleball courts with their blue and terracotta surface
Pickleball courts
The floodlit 9v9 football turf
Football turf
4Synthetic international-grade tennis courts
4Premium pickleball courts with an 8-layer synthetic surface
19v9 size football turf
  • Lighted courts for evening training
  • Dedicated viewing areas for parents and spectators
  • Certified coaches across all three sports

Coaching

Our programmes

Fees vary by age group, level and training frequency. Call us for the detailed fee structure and bundle offers.

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Tennis

Beginner to competitive pathway

Levels
Red CourtOrange Court IntermediateAdvancedPerformance Adult BeginnerSeniors
Batches
Mornings6:00 AM onwards
Evenings4:00 PM onwards
Frequency3 or 6 days a week
Who can join
  • Kids starting tennis for the first time
  • Junior players looking to improve
  • Tournament players aiming higher
  • Adults learning or returning to tennis
Also offered

Personal coaching at every level. Regular internal tournaments, point-based games and preparation for external tournaments.

Players mid-rally on the pickleball courts

Pickleball

All ages, all skill levels

Batches
Kids BeginnerAdult Beginner Advanced PlayersPrivate Groups
Timings
Mornings7:00 AM onwards
Evenings5:00 PM onwards
Who can join
  • Open to kids and adults
  • Every skill level, from first paddle to competitive play
Also offered

Personal coaching for individuals and private groups, at every level.

Courts

Four premium courts with an 8-layer synthetic surface, lit for evening sessions.

A young player dribbling through cones on the football turf

Football

Ages 5 and above

Current batch
Monday, Wednesday, Friday6:00 – 7:30 PM
Who can join
  • Open to boys and girls aged 5 and above
  • Beginners and players looking to improve their game
Our focus

Developing players from the ground up on a 9v9 size turf. As participation grows, additional batches and age groups will be introduced.

How we train

Long-term development, not shortcuts.

Every session is built the same way, whichever sport you play: technical work inside a game that stays enjoyable.

  • Integrated fitness in every session
  • Technique, footwork and tactical awareness
  • Match-play situations and decision-making
  • Mental aspects: confidence, focus, discipline
  • A fun, structured learning environment
  • Learning to win and lose the right way

The people

Head coaches

Devinder Singh
Tennis

Devinder Singh

Previously founder and director of Shaishya Academy and one of Gujarat's leading tennis coaches, Devinder brings decades of experience in player development. An AITA tutor and former international player, he has trained athletes of all ages with a focus on technical and holistic growth.

Priyank Patel
Football

Priyank Patel

A former national level player, licensed coach and founder of Flory Soccer Academy, Priyank has been in the field since 2006. Under his guidance several players have been scouted for the I-League, and he has trained government-recognised national players.

Rahul Thakor
Pickleball

Rahul Thakor

Coaching pickleball since 2022, Rahul is a competitive athlete with podium finishes across multiple state and national level tournaments. He brings an energetic, performance-driven approach to developing players at every level of the game.

Off the court

Management & admin

Ronak Saraf
Operations & Growth Manager

Ronak Saraf

From partnerships and events to vendor management and coach coordination, Ronak oversees the moving parts that keep Aekum growing. With an eye for opportunity and a hands-on approach, he is the driving force behind the academy's day-to-day momentum.

Dhairya Desai
Administration & Student Relations

Dhairya Desai

The person keeping everything in order behind the scenes, Dhairya manages admissions, tracks payments, and serves as the primary point of contact for students and parents. Detail-oriented and dependable, he ensures the academy's operations run without a hitch.

Pay and play

Book a court

Courts are open to everyone, not just academy members. Reserve a slot on any of our booking partners, or simply call the academy and we will sort it out.

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Joining

How to join Aekum

  1. Get in touch

    Call us on +91 96878 33737 or send a DM to @aekumsports on Instagram to begin.

  2. Two free trial sessions

    Experience our coaching and facilities firsthand, and let our coaches assess your game.

  3. Batch allocation

    Based on your timing preference and skill level, our coaches place you in the batch that fits.

  4. Start training

    Train under certified coaches who track your progress and help elevate your game.

Visit us

Find the academy

Aekum Sports Academy

Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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Opening hours

  • Monday – Sunday6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Tennis batches6:00 AM & 4:00 PM onwards
  • Pickleball batches7:00 AM & 5:00 PM onwards
  • Football batchMon, Wed, Fri · 6:00 PM

Court bookings run through the full opening hours. Coaching batches follow the timings above.