MEET OUR COACHES
EXPERT TRAINING FROM UEFA-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO YOUR DEVELOPMENT
COACHES COMMITED TO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
At PSG Academy Guangdong, our expert coaches are dedicated to providing top-tier football training. Comprising UEFA-licensed professionals, our coaching team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. They are trained in the official Paris Saint-Germain methodology and receive continuous updates from PSG technical directors, ensuring our players benefit from the highest quality instruction. Focused on the comprehensive development of each athlete, our coaches enhance technical skills, tactical understanding, and personal growth, empowering young talents to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
GUANGDONG
Coach Romain Lemaitre
Technical Director
Romain Lemaitre, from Iffendic, France, is a UEFA B licensed coach with extensive international experience. For over five years he worked at Lynden Football Academy in Kunming, China (formerly Ajax Amsterdam Football Academy), where he planned and led training sessions, taught technical and tactical values, and managed match flow and player development. His role also included instilling respect, solidarity, fair play, and team spirit, while actively contributing to club life and community events.
Romain’s background extends beyond football, with professional experience in youth support, disability care, and adventure instruction — all of which sharpened his skills in education, psychology, group facilitation, and leadership. Fluent in French, English, and Chinese, he brings strong technical skills, dynamism, and a passion for challenges to PSG Academy Hong Kong.
Certifications:
- UEFA B Coaching Licence (German Football Federation)
- French Vocational Diploma in Health and Social
HONG KONG
Coach Raphaël Rajalu
Technical Director
Raja is a dynamic and experienced football coach with a background in renowned clubs in France. After earning a master’s degree in sports management and the UEFA B license, he spent several years coaching youth teams, notably at Pitray Olier, where he honed his skills in training session management, match and tournament organization, and relationship management with parents and players
In 2023, Raja joined the PSG Academy in France, where he coached teams ranging from U5 to U17 and participated in training camps in the United States. His commitment led him to represent his teams in prestigious international tournaments such as the Oostende Cup in Belgium and the Gothia Cup in Sweden. These experiences have allowed him to develop a pedagogical approach focused on the overall growth of young players while enhancing their ability to compete in an international context.
Coach Julian Detaevernier
Head coach U7-U12
Julian Detaevernier, from Bordeaux, France, is a UEFA B licensed coach with a proven track record in youth football and technical management. He began his journey coaching U13 players at US Fargues before moving into leadership roles at SC Cadaujac, where he oversaw training programs and club projects. Most recently, Julian served as Technical Manager and U11 coach at Terres des Graves FC, where he designed targeted training sessions and community initiatives to strengthen player development and club cohesion.
Known for his leadership, adaptability, and communication skills, Julian has organized training camps, technical meetings, and extracurricular events to build team spirit. His passion for guiding young athletes both on and off the pitch makes him a dynamic addition to PSG Academy Hong Kong.
Certifications:
- BPJEPS APT
- BPJEPS Team Sports
- UEFA B Licence
- First Year of Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
Paulius Paukštaitis
Head coach U13-U15 and goalkeeper
Paulius Paukštaitis, from Marijampolė, Lithuania, combines professional playing experience with extensive coaching expertise across Europe and Asia. He has played for FK Suduva B, FC Vytis Vilnius, and Nseth Berchem FC in Belgium, and represented Lithuania in beach soccer. His coaching career includes leading Dream Sports Academy Hong Kong, managing futsal and football programs at the University of South Wales, and guiding youth development at Cardiff City ADC, Merthyr Town FC, and Marijampolė Football Center.
Paulius brings a holistic approach to player development, blending fitness coaching, tactical training, and leadership. Fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Russian, he is passionate about helping athletes achieve their goals and believes in using sport to inspire positive change both on and off the pitch.
Certifications:
- BSc Football Coaching and Performance, University of South Wales
- FAW Level 2 Football Coaching
- FAW Level 1 Goalkeeper Coaching
- UEFA B Preparatory Course
- Strength & Conditioning Courses
- CIMPSA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity ) Level 2 Gym Instructing
- CIMPSA Level 3 Personal Training (in progress)
- FAW 1st Aid & Safeguarding Award
- Military 1st Aid Course
- Compulsory Military Service (Lithuania)
