Sharing and scaling the One Team model
Launched in 2021 by PSG for Communities through the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund, the One Team programme brings together children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurotypical children within the same football team.
Developed alongside autism specialists, the programme is built on several key pillars that underpin its uniqueness and impact: an innovative concept based on inclusive participation in sport; a structured methodology; dedicated training for coaches and educators; and close collaboration with associations, specialised institutions and families. Recognised with the Gold Social Impact of Sport Label awarded by the Sport & Citizenship Think Tank, One Team has become a scalable and high-impact model for social inclusion.
As part of its commitment to sharing best practices, a PSG for Communities delegation travelled to Seattle from 21 to 25 June to train XXX local educators. The three-day programme combined theoretical learning, practical exercises and the transfer of educational tools developed by PSG for Communities and continuously refined through field experience.
To conclude the training programme, a One Team session was held on 24 June, bringing together children — half of whom were autistic and half neurotypical — for a football match and inclusive sporting activities led jointly by newly trained educators and PSG for Communities coaches.
