Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency opens in southwest Virginia
The PSG Academy Pro Residency will be officially launched at Oak Hill Academy in the mountains of Southwest Virginia at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. This unique programme combines football development - using the Paris Saint-Germain methodology - with an academic programme in a renowned American boarding school.
In partnership with Oak Hill Academy, the PSG Academy Pro Residency will be aimed at young football players, boys and girls, born between 2008 and 2012. The programme focuses on developing high-potential athletes using the club's training methodology, with daily training sessions, matches and competitions - all while ensuring academic success.
The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency programme brings the expertise and excellence of the club's training methodology to the United States, ensuring that players train in the best possible conditions.
"The PSG Academy Pro Residency embodies uncompromising excellence in both sport and education. We develop high-potential football players using Paris Saint-Germain's world-renowned methodology, while offering unique opportunities for academic and professional success," said Ravy Truchot, owner and president of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA.
Oak Hill Academy is renowned for its commitment to athletic excellence and the holistic development of student-athletes, having trained many world-class athletes, including 10-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist Carmelo Anthony and 14-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant.
Student-athletes will benefit from a quality education through recognised preparatory programs offering more than 45 course options, including Advanced Placement (AP), ESL (English as a Second Language), and dual credit courses. With a diverse student body representing 26 countries, the programme fosters a rich, international learning environment. Oak Hill Academy's University Planning Department provides comprehensive guidance to help students gain admission to the universities of their choice, contributing to the Academy's impressive 100% university acceptance rate. In addition, PSG Academy Pro students will participate in elite competitions within the U.S. Soccer structure.
By leveraging the Paris Saint-Germain methodology and a first-rate educational experience, each student-athlete is able to build a promising future with opportunities at top U.S. universities and in professional football in the U.S. and around the world.
For more information about the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency, please visit virginia.psgacademypro.com.
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