PRO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
THE GAME CHANGER: A TRAINING PROGRAM TO TRANSFORM YOUR GAME.
This exclusive program powered by the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro gives players the opportunity to complement their regular practice with their club, with an intensive development program following the Paris Saint-Germain Academy PRO training methodology.
The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Development Program provides yearly training options at the Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Campus, an environment uniquely set up for ultimate performance, for players seeking to transform their game, truly differentiate themselves from other players, teammates or opponents, and reach their goals faster.
Due to the nature of this program and its high-intensity training sessions, it is designed for top-level athletes. That said, the first session will serve as a screening to ensure acceptance into the program.
This program is available all throughout the season and players may join at any time.
FOR Who?
- Open to elite U8-U19 players (Boys and girls) already registered to any Florida soccer academy.
- Limited number of players and small homogeneous groups of 10 players allow for a custom and tailored approach that maximizes the potential of each player.
When?
- Paris Saint-Germain Academy PRO provides supplemental training sessions, that players can take part in, in addition to their regular practice in their respective club.
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Session of two hours are available throughout the week from Monday to Friday and during the weekends, to best fit the needs of each player’s schedule.
- U8-U19: From 6pm to 8pm from Monday to Friday and from 10am to 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays. (The schedule is subject to change throughout the season. Therefore, please confirm your schedule with the PSG Academy USA team).
- Players can choose to attend from one to several practices each week. The amount of practices players participate in is up to their discretion
Where?
- Professional environment and training conditions at the state-of-the art Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Campus (Broward County Stadium) with top-of-the-line amenities and equipment.
How to register
- We highly encourage players to attend at least one practice per week to see the greatest benefits this development program has to offer. However, there is no commitment. Payments are a la carte, on a week-by-week basis.
- There is an annual membership fee* of $250 + each session during the week has a cost of $65 that will be charged only when you come to the session.
- *With your annual membership, you also receive 15% off of Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro camps and clinics throughout the season.
Book a session now, any day of the week, to have the opportunity to experience the program and personally meet the Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Technical Director!
OBJECTIVES
Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Coaches have developed ”game changer’’ methods and sessions to help each player master important principles of soccer.
- Master individual technical contents
- Develop tactical concepts with perceptive games and situations
- Develop the specific physical condition: strength, endurance, speed & agility
- Master specific training by positions
- Develop and master soccer formation and set pieces plays
- Work on the injury prevention and mental preparation
- Advice, workshops, and tips for your next steps and your journey to the professional or collegiate levels.
At Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA, the health, safety and well-being of our community are of utmost importance. There will be no physical contact between players and social distancing will be respected at all times.
SUPERVISORS
The program has been designed and is supervised by:
RAUL ESCOIN, Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Technical Director (UEFA Pro licensed).
Raul has more than 20 years of experience in Europe and in the U.S. He is the former Head Coach of FC Barcelona (FCB Escola), former Strength and Conditioning Head Coach and Coaching Coordinator in Villareal CF and Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Technical Director.
Raul has more than 20 years of experience in Europe and in the U.S. He is the former Head Coach of FC Barcelona (FCB Escola), former Strength and Conditioning Head Coach and Coaching Coordinator in Villareal CF and Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Technical Director.
HOW IS THIS PROGRAM A GAME CHANGER?
UNIQUE TRAINING. PROVEN IMPACT.
- Professional training through intensive learning stages (12-week cycles).
- Year-round curriculum based on the best-in-class Paris Saint-Germain Academy PRO training methodology.
- Program designed and supervised by Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Technical Director.
- Elite Goalkeeping coaches and goalkeeper-specific training.
- Paris Saint-Germain training methodology focuses on creating intelligent players.
- Program designed to meet age-specific objectives, leading to an excellent understanding of the game, adapting to numerous situations, and also reacting to anticipate accordingly.
- Encourage individualities in a strong collective.
- Develop knowledge and skills to understand the game and make the best decision in every game situation.
- Active learning process.
- Program incorporates technical-coordination, tactical-cognitive, physical-conditional and psychological-emotional aspects enabling players to develop all-around skills.
- Specialized training with optimization of the technical skills required at each player’s position.
- Holistic approach to player development to reach their full potential and sharpen their intelligence through the acquisition of individual fundamentals, focused on technical, tactical and cognitive aspects.
- State-of-the-art Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Campus
- Stadium with up to 20,000 seats available
- 5 full-size lighted soccer fields
- Professional locker rooms
- Fitness/gym center
- Expansive meeting rooms & teaching/learning areas
- Increased tactical and technical knowledge through the use of GPS trackers, an elite player statistics tracking system.
- Video analysis and consistent analysis of player data to develop a better understanding of the game, facilitating the decision-making process in game situations and in a changing context.
- Pinpoint individual weaknesses and areas of improvement.
- Workshops available throughout the year to educate players and parents, with a focus on:
- American vs European Path and the path to pro
- Soccer in Europe
- Advising and guidance for all players going through the college application and recruitment processes
- Player profile development
HOW WILL YOU IMPROVE?
- Some of the skills you will learn from our experts, following the Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro development program include:
- Phases of Play Attack, Possession / Progression / Finishing, Defense, Recover Possession / Avoid Progression / Protect the goal
- Principles of Play Occupation of the field, Attack: Be available, Support, Combination play, Play in the intervals, Forward play, Defense: Marking, Interception, Protect the goal, Cut down the spaces, Covering, Defensive & Offensive transition
- Technical Juggling / Control-passing / Develop heading actions / Dribbling Fake-Skills / Shooting / Volley, Numerical equality/ Numerical inferiority
- Tactical / Perception Identify the free spaces, opponents, teammates and targets
- Positioning / Formations Master specific training by positions, develop and master soccer formations
- Set pieces plays
- Strength & Conditioning Coordination, Endurance: aerobic and anaerobic work, Strength, Speed & Agility
- Prevention routines Core, Stretching, Balance
- Invisible training: Rest, Recovery, Nutrition, Relaxation methods
- Mental preparation: Self-confidence, Perseverance, Positive mindset, Manage the mistake, Demanding
