VICHY PRO SOCCER ACADEMY Football Academy France
Elite Football Programs in France
FOOTBALL ACADEMY FRANCE - EUROPEAN PATHWAY
Train in France.
Unlock your potential.
Build your future.
VICHY PRO SOCCER ACADEMY
Vichy Pro Soccer Academy
VICHY PRO SOCCER ACADEMY
More than a football academy
Professional Training
International Experience
Train every day in a professional European environment
Live, train and develop in France alongside players from around the world.
Club Exposure
Education Support
Play competitive matches against professional academies and showcase your talent to French and European clubs.
Continue your education with your own distance learning programme
At Vichy Pro Soccer Academy, we develop ambitious players in a professional European environment. Our mission goes beyond football. We provide the support, structure and guidance young athletes need to pursue their football ambitions while preparing for their future, both on and off the pitch.
Who Can Apply?
Open to ambitious players aged 17-22
Places are limited by playing position
What You'll Experience
More than football. Experience a professional environment where every day is designed to help you grow as a player, a student and a person.
Elite Football Training.
Train every day in a professional environment with experienced coaches and modern facilities.
Experienced Coaching Staff
Learn from experienced coaches with professional and international backrounds, commited to helping every player reach their full potential.
Exceptional Campus Environment
Enjoy a unique sports campus where outstanding facilities meet a peaceful and inspiring environment, creating the perfect setting for training, recovery and everyday life.
Performance & Recovery
Benefit from high-level performance and recovery facilities designed to help you train harder, recover faster and perform at your best.
Your Pathway To European Football
A personalized pathway designed to maximize your potential.
Every player follows a personalized development pathway built around their individual profile, ambitions and long-term objectives. Through expert evaluation, daily coaching, competitive matches and continuous feedback, our mission is to help every player maximize their potential while experiencing the standards of European football.
ASSESS
Comprehensive Individual Assessment
Every player begins the program with a complete technical, tactical, physical and mental assessment. Led by our technical staff and drawing on Patrice Girard's extensive experience in professional scouting and talent identification, this evaluation identifies each player's strenghts and priority areas for development. It forms the foundation of a fully personalized development plan.
DEVELOP
Personalized Daily Development
Train every day within a professional tean environment while following an individual development plan tailored to your position, playing style and objectives. Continuous coaching and regular feedback ensure steady progress throughout the program.
COMPETE
Competitive Matches Against Professional Clubs Academies & Semi-Pro Clubs
Put your progress into practise through numerous friendly matches against professional academies, reserve teams and ambitious semi-professional clubs. These competitive fixtures provide valuable playing experience while maximizing your exposure to coaches, scouts and clubs across our football network.
BUILD YOUR FUTURE
Player Development, Exposure & and future opportunities.
Complete the program with a detailed performance report, clear development objectives and a personalized roadmap to guide the next stage of your football journey.
Benefit from increased exposure within our football network and guidance towards future playing opportunities.
Meet the Founders
Vichy Pro Soccer Academy was founded by two experienced football professionals who share the same ambition: helping talented young players unlock their full potential in a professional, supportive, and international environment.
Co-Founder & Football Director
Patrice Girard
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Gilles Rousset
30 years as a scout at Olympique Lyonnais Academy
2 years with Olympique Lyonnais First Team
Former Chief Scout at SCO Angers - 2 years
Specialist in identifying and developing young talents
Former French International
450+ Professional Matches
15 years as a Coach at Olympique Lyonnais Academy
2 years as Assitant Coach at Beijing Guoan
Former Assistant Coach of the Luxembourg National Team
After a professional playing carreer and extensive coaching experience in France and abroad, Gilles Rousset founded Vichy Pro Soccer Academy with the ambition of creating a professional environment where talented international players can develo, compete and seize opportunities in European football.
With more than 30 years of experience in elite player recruitment, Patrice Girard has built his reputation by identifying promising young footballers and helping them reach the highest level. His expertse in talent identification and player development is at the heart of Vichy Pro Soccer Academy.
Train in an Exceptional Environment
Train and live on one of France's leading multisport campuses, bringing together elite football facilities, high-performance infrastructure and an exceptional environment come together.
Everything you need to train, recover and reach your full potential — all in one place
Professional Training Pitches
Train every day on premium natural grass maintained to professional standards. Develop your game in an environment designed for performance, progression and excellence.
- Premium natural grass pitches
- Professional training environment
- Space to develop every aspect of your game
Train Like a Professional
Develop your strength, speed and recovery using professional-level facilities designed to help every player reach their full potential.
- Fully equiped strength & conditioning gym
- Professional changing rooms
- Recovery and cryotherapy facilities
- Everything you need to perform at your best
Your Home Away From Home
Modern accomodation in the heart of the campus
Confortable and modern rooms located in the heart of the sports campus, just a short walk from the training facilities. Enjoy a safe and welcoming environment where every player can focus on football, education and personal development.
OUR PROGRAMS
Choose the program that matches your ambition.
Whether you are looking for an intensive one-month experience or a complete three-month immersion, our programs are designed to accelerate your development, maximize your exposure and prepare you for the demands of European football.
One Month Program
Accelerate your development.
Ideal for ambitious players who want to experience a professional environment, improve quickly and showcase their potential.
Program highlights
✓ Full-board accommodation
✓ Daily professional training
✓ Individual assessment
✓ Personalized development plan
✓ Video & performance analysis
✓ Friendly matches
✓ Physical preparation
✓ Online education compatibility
✓ Professional club exposure
Investment
€6,500
All Inclusive
September • October • November 2026
February • March • April 2027
Perfect for players looking for an intensive football experience.
Eligibility: players aged 17-22
Limited places available by playing position.
Elite 3-Month Program
Build your future.
Designed for players seeking complete development through long-term coaching, continuous evaluation and maximum exposure to professional football.
Everything included in the 1-Month Program, plus
✓ Long-term individualized development
✓ Continuous performance monitoring
✓ Greater tactical progression
✓ More competitive matches
✓ Comprehensive performance reports
✓ Increased professional exposure
✓ Extended personalized coaching
Investment
€18,000
All Inclusive
September → November 2026
February → April 2027
Designed for players aiming to maximize their long-term development and exposure.
Eligibility: players aged 17-22
Limited places available by playing position.
Life at Vichy Pro Soccer Academy
Train, live and develop in one of France's premier sports environment.
Located in the heart of France, Vichy offers world-class sports facilities, confortable accomodation and inspiring environment where players can focus entirely on their football devopment.
APPLY
Start Your European Football Journey
Take the first step toward your football future.
Application are reviewed individually to ensure every player joins the program best suited to their ambitions and potential.
Need more information?
Our team is available to answer your questions about the academy, the programs, accommodation, eligibility or the application process.
📧 Email
gilles@vichyprosocceracademy.com
patrice@vichyprosocceracademy.com
📍 Location
Vichy – France
🌐 Instagram
@vichyprosocceracademy