Paris Saint-Germain spread coaching message across Shropshire
PSG Academy launched at Ellesmere College in September.
European footballing giants Paris Saint-Germain are extending their coaching influence across Shropshire.
Having opened a new academy at Ellesmere College earlier this year, PSG coaches will now be going into St Winefride’s prep school in Belmont, Shrewsbury, to pass on their expertise.
More than 50 young footballers from across the world have already been welcomed into the academy at Ellesmere, with coaches excited to spread the message across Shropshire.
Harvey Lewis, PSG head coach at Ellesmere College, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have just finalised a partnership with St Winefride’s that means we can take PSG to them, so their students can benefit from some specialised coaching sessions and learn all about the PSG ethos.
“We are excited about being able to spread the PSG message to even more youngsters in the county and, who knows, as they evolve their footballing skills and approach secondary school age, some may be in a position to apply for places at PSG Academy Ellesmere in the future.”
Richard Goody, headmaster at St Winefride's RC Independent School, added: “I would like to thank the team at St Winefride’s for joining us in this partnership and I am sure it is something that will be beneficial to all concerned in the future.
“We are delighted to be partnering with the PSG Academy Ellesmere and Ellesmere College to provide our pupils with this exciting opportunity.
“At St Winefride’s, we are committed to offering our children a wide and broad range of experiences and opportunities, and this partnership will allow them to benefit from specialist coaching while developing their skills, confidence and enjoyment of football.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming the PSG Academy coaches into our school and seeing this partnership with the PSG Academy Ellesmere develop, while strengthening our existing links to Ellesmere College in the future.”
During their time at Ellesmere, the students receive coaching from experienced professionals trained in PSG methodology alongside structured academic timetables aimed at meeting learning goals.
PSG academy centres worldwide now boast more than 3,000 coaches involved in the training of more than 38,000 youngsters.
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