First class facilities, first class performance. The full-time Nike Academy squad are settling in at Loughborough University, one of Europe’s finest elite training centres. The campus will be their permanent base for training and study in 2011/12.
The new season has arrived. Players from across the world have joined the Nike Academy to fight for the only thing they’ve ever wanted — a pro contract.
Intense training sessions week in, week out; tough matches against professional opposition; an all-conquering trip to Paris Saint-Germain — 2010 was a big year for the Academy squad.
After a demanding two day training camp, the Nike Academy players had the chance to show Paris St Germain what they could do. Dogged in defence. Combative in midfield. Clinical upfront – their effort got its reward.
An easy game teaches you nothing. Playing superior opposition is a great chance to test yourself and see what needs work. Even if it hurts. See how the Nike Academy learned some tough lessons against Southampton.
