PSG Academy Partnership with Local School
Published by Ellesmere College on Tuesday 10th of November 2026
An elite football academy is bringing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coaching to a school in Shropshire.
PSG Academy Ellesmere, based at Ellesmere College, has launched a new partnership with St Winefride’s RC Independent School in Shrewsbury, giving pupils access to specialist training and the PSG football philosophy.
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."
The partnership will see coaches deliver sessions to pupils at St Winefride’s, offering a taste of the professional training and development programme inspired by the French footballing giants.
Richard Goody, headmaster at St Winefride’s, said: "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."
PSG Academy Ellesmere launched last month and welcomed its first cohort of more than 50 young players from across the globe, including students from Germany, Spain, Holland, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, and Mexico.
The programme combines elite football training with a strong academic curriculum, allowing students to develop both on the pitch and in the classroom.
Coaching is delivered by professionals trained in PSG methodology, ensuring a high standard of player development.
PSG Academy centres worldwide now involve more than 3,000 coaches and train more than 38,000 young players.
The collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of footballers while promoting educational achievement and personal growth.
