Sports at PWS
Football Academy
International-standard football coaching on our own campus – from a child’s first touches to competitive matches for the school team.
- Academy coaching
- Part of every school week
- Inter-school to national events
- Academystructured football coaching
- Every weekfootball in the school timetable
- Matchesinter-school, district, state & national
The sport at PWS
More than a game – a training ground for life
Football is one of the sports every PWS student plays during the school week. Players who show talent and commitment join the school’s football academy, where structured coaching builds technique, fitness, game sense and the habits of a disciplined athlete.
Academy players represent the school in inter-school, district, state and national competitions – and learn to win, lose and lead as a team.
- Structured academy coaching on campus
- Skills, fitness and tactics trained together
- Regular matches and tournament exposure
- Teamwork, discipline and leadership on and off the field
What students do
How we train
Ball skills
First touch, passing, dribbling, shooting and heading – practised until they become second nature.
Speed & fitness
Agility, endurance and strength work matched to the age of the player.
Game understanding
Positions, formations, pressing and set pieces – learning to read the game.
Goalkeeping
Handling, diving, positioning and distribution for young keepers.
Match practice
Practice games, house matches and inter-school fixtures.
Team spirit
Communication, respect for the referee and playing for each other.
The journey
From first try to the school team
- 1
Play
Every child plays football in the school week.
- 2
Train
Interested players join academy coaching.
- 3
Compete
House matches and inter-school fixtures.
- 4
Represent
District, state and national events for the best.
In pictures
Football Academy at PWS
Questions
Good to know
Who can join the football academy?
PWS students who enjoy football and show commitment can join academy training. Talk to the sports department about trials and timings.
Do players take part in competitions?
Yes. Academy players represent the school in inter-school, district, state and national events.
Is football only for boys?
Football is part of the sports programme for students across the school. Ask the sports department about teams for your child’s age group.
Want your child to be part of it?
Sports are part of school life at PWS for every day-boarder and residential student. Ask us about admissions, the sports programme and trials.