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On February 9th, 15 student-athletes from the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) in Saint-Martin had the chance to meet Jacob Brown, a former NFL (National Football League) player turned motivational speaker, who shared with them key tools for personal development to help them thrive in their disciplines.

The 1st edition of the "Women's Day Challenge" on the territory will take place at the Sports Hall. On the programme: women's sport, particularly Futsal, along with a wellness village dedicated to women, in partnership with CEES, CTOS SBSM and the CCISM.

Three students from the Territorial Sports Centre (CST) for sailing in Saint-Martin flew last Thursday to Fort-de-France for the International Nautical Week of Schœlcher in Martinique. This high-level light-sailing competition, bringing together 150 sailors from the Caribbean and Europe, began on Saturday and ends tomorrow, with results announced at 6pm.

CEES is making the full replay of the conference available to extend the discussion and allow everyone to access the presentations and exchanges that marked this key event. This initiative reflects CEES's commitment to promoting knowledge sharing, experience transmission and broad access to content.

In addition to the full replay, a dedicated edit highlights Jacob Brown's contribution. Through this concise format, he shares an inspiring message that resonates with the CEES mission: guiding every young person toward excellence, confidence and success.

Meeting Jacob Brown. A transformational coach and speaker, Jacob Brown delivers a powerful message for the youth of Saint Martin. Take the time to listen and let yourself be inspired by his words 💡🙌

From February 9 to 11, the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) organised an unprecedented programme at the Soualiga Middle School, bringing together student-athletes from across the territory. An initiative placing sport at the heart of a structured educational project, with the exceptional participation of Jacob Brown, former NFL athlete turned coach and speaker.

The Centre d'excellence et d'éducation par le sport of Saint-Martin (CEES) welcomed Jacob Brown for two days of exchanges and a conference focused on supporting and promoting the well-being of young student-athletes.

From February 9 to 11, 2026, CEES brought together 39 student-athletes from the territory at the Soualiga Middle School for three mornings dedicated to strengthening the triple project: academic, athletic and civic. Through six thematic workshops, this gathering reaffirmed the CEES ambition: to structure pathways, support high standards and make sport a lever for education, engagement and personal development.

The 2024–2025 season will stand as a milestone for the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES). Marked by the transition from an association to a Public Administrative Establishment (EPA), this year consolidated CEES's work while maintaining strong momentum: guiding Saint-Martin's youth toward athletic, academic and civic success.

At the heart of a three-part project, the Territorial Sports Centres provide a structured, demanding and supportive environment, conducive to the harmonious development of each student-athlete's triple project: athletic, academic and civic. This week, the spotlight is on the Basketball CST, through several portraits and a conversation with Lionel Dolmazon, Technical Sports Director.

CEES highlights the Gymnastics CST through the journey of Grace Riom, a dedicated coach, and that of young student-athlete Na'Omy Lejeune Charbonnier. Their testimony clearly illustrates the athletic and educational support provided within the centre, where progression, academic balance and individual fulfilment go hand in hand, in line with the CEES educational mission.

The Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) is a Public Administrative Establishment supported by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin. It falls within the strategic framework of the Territorial Sport Development Plan 2018–2028 and aims to make sport a vehicle for equal opportunities, educational success and territorial integration.

August 18, 2025 marked the launch of the 3rd Integration Fortnight of the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) at the Soualiga Middle School. Now an unmissable event, this pre-term programme accompanies student-athletes aged 7 to 17, from the territorial sports centres, in their preparation for the new school and sports year.

The CEES RISING TALENTS ceremony is an event dedicated to celebrating the athletic, academic and civic journeys of student-athletes from the Territorial Sports Centres (CST) of Saint-Martin. Its purpose is to highlight the remarkable efforts, achievements and commitments of our young student-athletes, as well as the importance of the coaches, partners and institutions who support them in their pursuit of excellence.

As part of its comprehensive support programme, the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) continues its commitment to the academic, civic and athletic success of young talents from the Territorial Sports Centres (CST).

Discover the inspiring journey of Joël and Kamila Hyman, two passionate individuals who embody the commitment and opportunities offered by CEES. From basketball to weight training, their path reflects the richness of the training and support provided to make sport a true vocation.

CEES Saint-Martin trains young athletes through academic and athletic support, while facilitating their mobility and professionalising their coaches.

Carried out as part of the establishment of the CEES Training and Employment Hub in September 2023, this study presents a diagnostic of sports coaching in the voluntary sector in Saint-Martin. It is not simply an analysis of figures, but a living portrait of our territory's sporting vitality. This diagnostic helps us understand the challenges, needs and opportunities related to sports coaching in associations in Saint-Martin, and ultimately, to define the overall strategy for developing training and employment in the sports sector in Saint-Martin.

The pilot year of the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport (CEES) is drawing to a close. The time has come to review our actions and share the progress made in our mission to promote sporting and educational excellence in Saint-Martin. Our organisation has been committed to a strategy built around four pillars: institutional development, training and professionalisation, the performance pathway, and territorial attractiveness.

Patrick Trival is a sports educator. You've surely come across him before — he is well known for his commitment to the sports community, especially in athletics. [...]

Coach Lou MATALY knows the demands of elite sport! She played basketball in National 1 and Ligue 1 in France, then in Division 1 in the United States, while also competing at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore. [...]

Last weekend, the three Boxing clubs of Saint Martin gathered at Sandy Ground, at the invitation of Tony, President of the Sandy-Ground Superstars Boxing Association [...]

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le Sport along with the national education authority presented their strategy to the local press and elected officials, structured around 4 pillars [...]

Do you play football, basketball, or athletics? Will you be in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10 until the end of next school year? Join us for the entry trials into the very first centre of excellence and education through sport.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, CEES, the Centre d'Excellence et d'Éducation par le sport, presented the various Territorial Development Centres (CPT) to its football, athletics and basketball partners.

They returned to school weeks before their classmates and began a new adventure in the Territorial Development Centres [...]

The return of student-athletes to the CPTs was a moment of pride for Mr Aristide Conner, president of SMFA Saint-Martin [...]

Kick-off for excellence! Yesterday, Monday in August, student-athletes began their first day at the CPTs, Territorial Development Centres, in basketball, [...]

Last step in setting up the CPTs: meeting the parents. It was important for CEES to meet the parents, the driving force behind this project [...]

Discover the list of 42 young people selected to join the CPTs for the 2023/2024 season.

Are you an athlete with a concrete sports project? The Centre d'Excellence et Éducation par le Sport (CEES) is launching the Sports Excellence Mobility Grant (AMES).

Many of you followed our adventure at the Island Games in Corsica and we are thrilled to have shared those moments with you. It was a first participation that allowed us to affirm our desire to develop high-level sport on our territory.[...]

A win for Saint-Martin in Basketball and an 8th place finish in gymnastics. On this second day of competition, the Saint-Martin delegation recharged and came out more aggressive. [...]

The Saint-Martin delegation, which arrived on May 22, 2023 in Ajaccio, enjoyed a rest day before the opening ceremony of the Island Games on May 23. [...]

Some journeys stay forever etched in memory, and our trip to the Island Games in Ajaccio, Corsica is one of them. Yesterday, the Saint-Martin delegation flew to the Island of Beauty: a first for our Friendly Island. [...]

The CPTs are the solution for children who play a sport in a club and aspire to reach the top level. They deserve quality support that includes academic mentoring, quality training sessions [...]

Elite sport is a true asset for territories, economically and socially [...] How will elite sport contribute to the influence of the Friendly Island?