1. International-level
coaching team
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Elite training
facilities at altitude
Use of cutting-edge
technology
World class
partners
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2. Philippe Saint Andre
Former French National Captain & RWC Coach
Achievements
Playing 69 caps for France (34 as captain),
32 tries scored
Coaching Guinness Premiership & European
Challenge Cup with Sale Sharks
I’m delighted to launch the PSA Rugby Academy for the 2016 season. With
my top class coaching team, we will offer youth players of 10+ years old and
of all abilities a truly exceptional sporting and life experience, based on the key
principles of rugby – integrity, honesty, commitment, skill and above all else,
the love of the game.
PSA Academies was established in November 2015 by Philippe Saint Andre,
Ian Lewis and Graham Ross. Sharing a common passion for the development
of sport, the co-founders quickly identified Tignes as the perfect location to
establish a flagship site and deliver the inaugural sports programmes in the
Summer of 2016.
Every aspect of the PSA Academies experience is designed to positively
challenge, with the aim of delivering an intensive but rewarding programme
that will give young players a real insight into the life of a professional sports
person. In addition, the PSA Academies‘ philosophy targets the development
of the sports person in a broader sense and as such, the programme
includes key focuses on language skills, teamwork, leadership and personal
development, all delivered via the exceptional facilities that our locations have
to offer.
In choosing us, we are confident that your PSA Academies experience will be
hugely positive, progressing each player significantly closer to reaching their
sporting goals and giving them an experience to truly value for life.
Philippe Saint Andre
Co-Founder & Programme Director
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Our Mission
internationalTo create a leading high performance
sports coaching & personal development
business that, by providing customised experiences & expert services,
exceeds the needs & expectations
of customers
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Paris
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of all ranges of age and playing ability.

3. WHO WE ARE
JOHAN TAYLOR Course Facilitator & Asia/Africa Sales
Ex-representative player in South Africa, with extensive youth and
adult coaching experience (IRB Stage 4 Qualified), including as
national coach to Sri Lanka, twice ​Asian Championship winners
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OUR COMMITMENTS
Innovation We won’t just tell our players how the top professionals in
their sport achieve peak performance. We will use cutting edge technology to
show them, in practical, visual, innovative ways.
Passion Our passion is our players. We are wholly focused on
delivering them to the very peak of their sporting capabilities, supporting them
every step of the way.
Simplicity Our philosophy is simple and is based on the principles
that make sport great – integrity, honesty, commitment, skill and the love of the
game. These guide every aspect of the PSA Academies business and drive our
responsibility to all our customers.
Excellence World class isn’t an aspiration. It’s a commitment.
With PSA Academies, our players will get the very best in facilities, coaching
and knowledge to help them to achieve their maximum potential.
SALES & OPERATIONAL PARTNERS
SPORTS ELITE JEUNES (SEJ) www.sportselitejeunes.fr
The leading supplier of fully accredited and bonded youth specialist
sports camps in France for over 39 years. Sports Elite Jeunes
deliver an unforgettable sports and educational experience to
children of 7-17 years at over 15 venues nationwide.
XPLORE www.xploretheworld.com
Xplore is a leading, international education provider of integrated
language, culture and activity programmes. Xplore runs fully
accredited and bonded weekly activity programmes in the UK,
US, Germany & China during summer months that involve over
300 staff and 1,300 children.
IAN LEWIS Co-Founder & Director
CEO of Xplore (www.xploretheworld.com), with 24 years of
experience in building an international youth activities and
educational business
GRAHAM ROSS Co-Founder & Managing Director
Experienced business leader (ex Betfair Ireland MD), with a
background in the leisure & sports industries
JOHNE MURPHY Course Facilitator & UK/IRE Sales
Ex-Ireland A, Munster & Leicester Tigers player, who has
now moved to senior club & schools coaching in Ireland
(IRB Stage 4 in 2016)
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4. Tignes Rugby Academy
Starting from July 2016, the PSA Rugby Academy will offer the foremost youth residential and day rugby camp experience in
Europe. With our flagship base in the Alpine resort of Tignes, 2,100m above sea level, Philippe and his team will deliver a high
performance rugby programme par excellence in the same world class sports facilities where the GB Olympic, RC Toulon and
French National teams have trained in recent years.
The week long programme will be tailored to meet the needs of local and international players across a range of ages (10-18)
and abilities, covering key areas such as;
2016 DATES Individual Programmes
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Intermediate 10-15 years old
Advanced 16-18 years old
WEEKLY PACKAGE €950 / £675 PP INCLUDES:
6 x nights shared accommodation in a Youth-approved Tignes Hotel
All transfers to/from/around the Tignes resort
All meals including end of programme dinner/BBQ
All rugby-related activities including use of the world class Tignespace
sports centre (http://tignespace.tignes.net/en)
All extra-curricular activities covering a wide range of outdoor and
water-based pursuits
The PSA Academies programme pack including branded training gear
and other partner-related merchandise
Basic Skills Assessment
& Training
Positional Play Game Management
Personal Fitness Assessment
& Planning
Speed, Agility & Flexibility Strength & Conditioning Video & GPS Analysis Mental Preparation
Injury Prevention
& Recuperation
Nutrition Analysis
& Planning
Understanding Referees
French Language Classes
(International players)
Week 1
2nd July - 9th July
Week 2
9th July - 16th July
Week 3
16th July -23rd July
Week 4
23rd July - 30th July
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5. Intermediate
Programme
This week will focus on ensuring that the youth
player has the basic building blocks of a great
rugby game – core ball skills, game appreciation,
speed, agility and flexibility.
This will be delivered in a fun and engaging way.
The rugby and extra-curricular programme will be
delivered in French by our qualified, professional
team, with additional French language classes to
supplement the learning experience.
With a mix of international cultures expected
to attend, we will foster a cultural and social
experience that will see many friendships in
sport and life forged, in a memorable and
unique setting.
INTERMEDIATE SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Individuals aged 10-15
5
Activity:
French langauge
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity: Gladiator team challenge
Location: Tignes and surrounding area
Activity:
Training session -
FUNdamentals
Location: Grass pitch
Day 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00
Breakfast
Lunch
Sat
Fri
Thur
Wed
Tues
Mon
Sun
Sat Travel to Tignes, France
Activity: Round-robin rugby tag tournament
Location: Grass pitch
Depart for airport/station
Activity: Training session
- basic drills assessment
followed by skills
development
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session - ABCs
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session
- Positional play
Location: 4G pitch
14:30 - 16:00 16:30 - 18:00
Transfer: Transfer from airport/station
On Arrival: Registration and room allocation
Activities: PSA & team welcome, establish objectives
& values, presentation of PSA Academies Pack
Activity: Lake watersports
Activity: Indoor session -
SAQ & Fun Fitness
Location: Tignespace
running track and gym
Activity: Indoor session -
skills court game
Location: Tignespace
19:30 - 20:30 20:30 - 22:00
Activity:
Fun group activity & social evening
Activity:
Capture the Flag
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session
- skills development
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session - Game IQ:
Controlling open play
& spatial awareness
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Good nutrition for sport
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Rugby quiz
Location: Hotel
Activity:
Training session - Game IQ:
Attacking principles & drills
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session
- skills development
Location: 4G pitch
Activity:
Choice of Tignes activities
including climbing
Location: Tignespace
& climbing wall
Activity: Swimming
Location: Lagoon
Activity: Training session
- skills development
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session - Game IQ:
Defensive principles & drills
Location: Rugby Pitch
Activity:
French langauge
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Beach volleyball
competition
Location:
Beach volleyball court
Activity:
GPS & video analysis of
tag tournament plus Q&A
Location: Tignespace
lounge
Activity: BBQ and prize giving
Location: Tignespace lounge
Activity: Choice of Tignes acvtivities including climbing
Location: Tignespace & climbing wall
Activity:
French langauge
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Q&A with the PSA
Coaching Team
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity: French langauge
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Fun activity
Location: Hotel
Activity:
Supervised disco
Location: Tignespace
lounge
Dinner
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6. Advanced
Programme
With our top-class coaching team, we have designed a
programme that focuses on giving our advanced age group
a unique chance to truly benchmark themselves.
Through the sessions, lectures and plans delivered, our
advanced programme players will achieve significant benefits
to help them to reach peak performance in a key phase of their
young careers. Taking a tailored, player-focussed approach,
we will work closely with each attendee to deliver the short and
longer term gains in order to build to excellence.
All aspects of the programme, including the extra-curricular
activities, are designed with development as a core principle,
delivering an intensive 24/7 learning experience.
The programme will also see attendees develop an unrivalled
network in their sport, both in terms of professional coaches,
professional scouts in attendance to watch the end-of-programme
game and fellow players, forging friendships and career
opportunities for many years to come. Truly an inspirational
grounding for aspiring high performance rugby players.
ADVANCED SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Individuals aged 16-18
6
Day 07:00 - 08:00 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sat Relax
Fri Relax
Thur
S&C
session
Wed
Low intensity
skills
Tues
Activity: Choice of Tignes acvtivities including climbing
Location: Tignespace & climbing wall
Mon
Low intensity
skills
Sun
Optional
light run
Sat Travel to Tignes, France
Activity: Round-robin rugby 7‘s tournament
including invitational to local teams
Location: Grass pitch
Depart for airport/station
Activity: Training session
- basic drills assessment
followed by skills
development
Location: Grass pitch
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
S&C session & planning
Location: Tignespace
weights room
Activity:
Training session -
positional play
Location: Grass pitch
14:30 - 16:00 16:30 - 18:00
Transfer: Transfer from airport/station
On Arrival: Registration and room allocation
Activities: PSA & team welcome, establish
objectives & values, presentation of
PSA Academies Pack, GPS Registration
Activity: Lake watersports
Activity: Gladiator team challenge
Location: Tignes and surrounding area
Activity:
Speed, agility & fitness
Location: Tignespace
running track and gym
Activity:
Indoor Session - injury
prevention & recovery
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
19:30 - 20:30 20:30 - 22:00
Activity:
Social evening
Activity: Swimming
Location: Lagoon
Activity: Prize giving, BBQ & supervised disco
Location: Tignespace lounge
Activity:
French language
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Capture the Flag
Location: Rugby pitch
Activity: Q&A session with PSA & Coaching Team
Location: Tignespace meeting room
Breakfast
Activity: Training
session - attacking play
development
Location: 4G pitch
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Indoor session
- sports nutrition
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity: :
French language
rugby quiz
Location: Hotel
Activity:
Training session
- defensive play
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session -
controlling open play
& spatial awareness
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Indoor session
- mental preparation
Location: Tignespace
lounge
Activity:
Indoor session -
understanding refereeing
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Training session
- skills development
Location: 4G pitch
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
French language
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Beach volleyball
competition
Location:
Beach volleyball court
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Activity:
Final personal plans
review
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
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7. September/October period & flexible
programme durations can be requested
but may be subject to availability
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Team Pre Season Programme
An exceptional experience awaits teams choosing the PSA Academies pre-season programme.
As well as the huge benefits delivered by the altitude and top sports facilities on offer at our
Tignes location, the programme planned will give the most ambitious groups a fully-managed
experience that addresses every need of the management and squad. We can offer expert
add-ons, amazing extra-curricular activities like the squad expedition up the Grand Motte* and
social events to help to foster team spirt and leadership within your group. Start your season off
with a bang and put your team in a position to achieve great things.
7 NIGHT SAMPLE PROGRAMME
5 NIGHT SAMPLE PROGRAMME
2016 DATES
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*The Grande Motte is the largest mountain in Tignes with an elevation 3,653m above sea level. Our professionally organised day
expeditions are not included in our standard package but can be arranged, availability permitting, on request.
Day 07:00 - 08:00 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00
Lunch
Dinner
Sat
Low intensity
skills
Fri
Low intensity
skills
Thur
Wed
Low intensity
skills
Tue
Low intensity
skills
Mon Travel to Tignes, France
Activity:
Training session - S&C
Location: Gym
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Training session - S&C
Location: Gym
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
14:30 - 16:00 16:30 - 18:00
Transfer: Transfer from airport/station
On Arrival: Registration and room allocation
Activities: PSA & team welcome, establish
objectives & values, presentation of
PSA Academies Pack, GPS Registration
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
19:30 - 20:30 20:30 - 22:00
Activity:
Social evening
Activity: End of tour dinner & social event
Location: Restaurant
Activity: Gladiator team challenge
Location: Tignes and surrounding area
Activity: Q&A with the PSA Coaching Team
Location: Tignespace meeting room
Breakfast
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Water sports
Location: Tignes lake
Activity:
Rugby quiz
Location: Hotel
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Game against local team
Location: Grass pitch
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting moom
Depart for airport/station
Grande Motte Squad Expedition* (optional)
Breakfast
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting moom
Activity:
Training session - SAQ
Location: Tignespace
running track
Day 07:00 - 08:00 09:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 13:00
Lunch
Dinner
Sat
Low intensity
skills
Fri Relax
Thur
Low intensity
skills
Wed
Low intensity
skills
Tues
Mon
Low intensity
skills
Sun
Low intensity
skills
Sat Travel to Tignes, France
Activity: Round-robin rugby 7‘s tournament
including invitational to local teams
Location: Grass pitch
Depart for airport/station
Activity:
Training session - S&C
Location: Gym
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
14:30 - 16:00 16:30 - 18:00
Transfer: Transfer from airport/station
On Arrival: Registration and room allocation
Activities: PSA & team welcome, establish
objectives & values, presentation of
PSA Academies Pack, GPS Registration
Activity: Lake watersports
Activity: Game against local team
Location: Grass pitch
19:30 - 20:30 20:30 - 22:00
Activity:
Social Evening
Activity: Team challenge
Location: Tignes and surrounding area
Activity: End of tour dinner & social event
Location: Restaurant
Activity: Gladiator team challenge
Location: Tignes and surrounding area
Activity: Q&A with the PSA Coaching Team
Location: Tignespace meeting room
Breakfast
Activity:
Swimming
Location: Lagoon
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting moom
Activity:
Rugby quiz
Location: Hotel
Activity:
Training session - S&C
Location: Gym
Activity:
Training session
Location: Grass pitch
Activity:
Choice of Tignes acvtivities including climbing
Location: Tignespace & climbing wall
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Possible PSA expert
add-on session
Location: TBC
Activity:
Evening off/free time
in Tignes
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting moom
Activity:
Final camp review
Location: Tignespace
meeting room
Grande Motte Squad Expedition* (optional)
Activity: Indoor session
- video & GPS analysis of
individual performance
Location: Tignespace
meeting moom
Activity:
Training session - SAQ
Location: Tignespace
running track
Breakfast
Week 6
6th August - 13th August
Week 7
13th August - 20th August
Week 8
20th August - 27th August
Week 9
27th August - 3rd September
Week 5
30th July - 6th August
Customised packages and prices on request

8. To book or for more information
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