THE Rangers Academy has entered into an exciting new partnership with world-renowned Coerver Coaching which will see it become a Coerver partner club. Coerver coaching is used by many top football clubs including Bayern Munich and Benfica and was created by legendary Dutch footballer Weil Coerver. It focuses on the development of individual skill and small group play, with the ultimate aim to create confident and creative players that value winning but not more than character and performance. The partnership will see Director of Coerver Coaching in Scotland Gordon Craig work with Rangers Children’s Academy where he will deliver sessions on a weekly basis as well as contributing to coach education and curriculum design in the Academy. Craig spoke to RangersTV to explain the partnership and began by telling us: “I’ve been working with Coerver for over 25 years now, so it’s been my life’s work almost. I’ve known Craig Mulholland for a number of years and we have been talking for some time now about the work we do and what I’ve done over the years. “I’ve seen such an array of talented young players come through that programme, so it excites me, and I’ve always been about developing creative, strong, aggressive, technically great two-footed players, so when Craig approached me to speak about the Academy and Rangers, it excited me to come in here to work with the programme that’s in place to hopefully develop a curriculum for eight to 12 year olds. “That’s a kind of ‘golden age’ of youngster, and it’s vital we get them at that early age and do the right type of work – one v ones, ball mastery and first touch. “That’s what I do, and over the years I’ve coached a lot of coaches around the world and have seen and been at a lot of clubs with Coerver, and bringing it now to a club like this in Scotland is fantastic, and we aim to create that type of player.” The change in philosophy at Rangers has been felt from top to bottom, and Craig can see similarities between the Ibrox side and Portuguese giants Benfica, where he has worked in the past. He continued: “Rangers are a huge club, just like Benfica, and seeing the players out there and the creative, attacking style of football they play, it’s the same concept I see here at Rangers from the top down. “It’s exciting for me to see the club going in that direction to create an offensive, aggressive type of player who can attack and cause problems for the opposition, and that’s what I’m all about. “The game is always evolving and always changing, but the timing for me is perfect. I was at the game on Saturday and I enjoyed it – some of the players I saw there offensively I can see an eight to 12 year-old trying to replicate.” Head of Rangers Academy Craig Mulholland added: “When we took over the Academy in January, one of the things we wanted to focus on was creating a technical, creative player. “Someone who would be strong in one v ones and would have a trick and a move, and we think the Coerver coaching method gives us a real chance to do that. “Gordon Craig is the director of Coerver Coaching in Scotland, and him and I have been in dialogue for some time, and he is now going to come in and work in our Childrens’ Academy, predominantly in the 8-12 year-old age group, and he will work specifically with the players and we will also have a coach education aspect to the whole academy which will benefit all the players. “If you look at Scottish Football just now, there aren’t many players who get the fans right on the edge of their seat like Nathan has done since he has come to the club. “What we want to do is produce more players in the Academy like that who can then fit in to a Rangers style of play and have the behaviours and characteristics that we want in a Rangers player profile. “There are some great clubs around the world involved with Coerver. Gordon works closely with Benfica, and Bayern Munich are another club who use their methods. “For Rangers to be a partner club is great, and we too will help Coerver achieve some of their aims in Scotland as well as at Rangers we have a fantastic curriculum. “Jim McNee is head of our Children’s Academy and does a great job, so hopefully we can share some of our expertise with Gordon, and it will be a win-win both ways.”

We are delighted to announce that the NEW Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 2 course will be taking place during November 2015 in Glasgow Scotland, in association with our global partner adidas® and our presenting partner FourFourTwo Performance at the training complex of our new Coerver® Partner Club Rangers FC. This is only the second Youth Diploma 2 course to take place globally. The Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 2 has been developed from over 31 years of knowledge and work with the leading federations, clubs, managers and star names in International Football. Youth Diploma 2 Course Overview The Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 2 course expands on the knowledge gained from the Youth Diploma 1 course with a focus on how to develop a team style through individual and small group skills teaching both in and out of possession. The Coerver ® Coaching Youth Diploma 2 is a 2-day course that has been broken down into 4 modules that will be presented through lecture presentations & practical demonstrations: Module 1- The Coerver® Approach to Team Play (Theory) Developing the Coerver® Player “Code” (Practical) Module 2- The Coerver® Team Code – Box/Trap Defence (Theory) The Box/Trap Defence (Practical) Module 3- The Coerver® Team “Code” – The Box/Trap Attack (Theory) The Box/Trap Attack part 1 (Practical) Module 4- The Benefits of the Coerver® Team Style (Theory) The Box/Trap Attack Part 2 Finishing (Practical) Youth Diploma 2 Course Instructor – Alfred Galustian Alfred Galustian started his soccer career as a young player for Wimbledon. He is the Co-Founder and International Director of Coerver® Coaching, and has been largely responsible for building the program Globally. To date Alfred has worked as a Coach Instructor with 17 national federations including the French, English, Japanese and Australian. Alfred has also worked with over 50 top professional clubs including Bayern Munich FC, Manchester City FC, Real Madrid CF, Olympique Marseille, Arsenal FC and AC Milan. During the 2010/11 Season Alfred was the Specialist Skills Coaching Advisor to the Premier League. Alf was appointed Specialist Skills Advisor to the Premier LeagueTM during the 2010/11 season, assigned to help develop the next generation of Elite football coaches in this country, further endorsing his reputation for expertise in technical skills teaching. Alf says of the course “I am very happy to introduce our new Youth Diploma 2 course which is especially designed for coaches who have attended Youth Diploma 1. In this new course, we are going to focus on developing a team style; what skills individually and in small groups do players need? What do you teach them? How do you teach them?, not only the skills and tactics, but also the mental and attitude aspects” “During this course I’m going to share with attendees ,some of my personal experiences from working with some of the greatest clubs and federations in the world”. “A particular focus of the course is to show you how to develop individual players that are multi-positional, both attackers and defenders, with all practices and games being adaptable to players of all ages and abilities”. “We are really looking forward to delivering this new course and believe that our approach to developing a team style will be of great benefit to you, no matter the level you work at”. Coaches You Get: · 2-days of expert tuition from Coerver® Coaching Co-founder Alfred Galustian · Top Training facilities · On-line access to the Youth Diploma 2 practical session video content · Course Book resource full of drills and · games for your sessions (64 page book) · Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 2 Certificate of Attendance · Copy of FourFourTwo magazine · Lunch both days, Tea & Coffee throughout 2015 Youth Diploma 2 Course Information Dates: Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November 2015 Venue: Rangers FC Murray Park Training Centre Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie, G62 6EJ Times: 9:30am to 4:00pm (both days) Cost: £299 per coach * note that attendance of Youth Diploma 1 is a pre-requisite for attendance on Youth Diploma 2 How to Book Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (payment by bank transfer) or call 0844 8080 442 (payment by card- card fee applies) http://www.coerverscotland.uk/coach/coerver®-scotland-events-for-coaches.html · Spaces are limited · For group bookings contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

COERVER® COACHING CAMPS focus on improving players’ Skills, Speed and Game Sense with practices and Small Sided Games to develop skilful, confident and creative players whilst having serious fun. Camps are open to boys and girls aged 4-14 years with specialist age/level specific programmes for beginner to elite players. Camps include: - Expert technical training - Star Team and Player Sessions - Skill Practices - Coerver® Small Sided Games - Challenges and Competitions - Mini tournaments - A Certificate for each player VENUE CURRIE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DATES Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2015 (5 days) TIMES/COST 930am-330pm (£79 for all 5 days) or 930am-1230pm (£55 for all 5 days) FREE EARLY DROP OFF FROM 8:30AM AND LATE PICK UP TO 4PM Sessions will take place indoor in bad weather and outdoor in good weather. HOW TO BOOK Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with course venue, full day or half day and your child’s name (Payment by bank transfer). OR Call 0844 8080 442 (Payment by credit/debit card, booking fee applies) SPACES ARE LIMITED

Coerver® Coaching Scotland are delighted to announce that general booking is now open for the new Play Like the Stars 1 v 1 coach education course taking place in March 2015. This follows a priority booking window that was made exclusively available to previous attendees of the Coerver® Youth Diploma course. Our new Play Like The Stars coach education course, in association with our global partner adidas® and our presenting partner FourFourTwo Performance will focus specifically on the topic of 1 v 1 and will provide attendees with our latest content in this vital area of the game.e. The 1-day courses will be delivered indoor in a top professional facility at The Hearts FC Academy in Edinburgh. The course will be delivered by Coerver® Coaching Scotland and Portugal Director Gordon Craig who said ‘In the modern game 1v1 is an absolutely critical tool for players no matter their position. It is something Coerver® Coaching have championed for over 30 years, we have vast resources and knowledge in this topic which we feel is vital for coaches and their players. ‘1v1 is an individual quality which can make the difference in the game, it can breakdown packed defences, but it is also a quality which fits in very much as part of a team style of play. This course will look in depth at specific types of 1v1 including how it fits in with the team, 1v1 mentality and the additional benefits of 1v1 training with the goal of showing coaches how to develop game effective 1v1 players. The course is suitable for coaches working with all ages and abilities and provides fantastic resources to support you after the course. I am sure all coaches attending will find the course useful in developing their players’ Course Details VENUE: Hearts FC Football Academy, Heriot Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh DATES: Saturday 7th March 2015 TIMES: 9:30-17:30 Course Package · 1 Day expert tuition from Coerver® Director Gordon Craig · Professional Club Training Facility · PLAY LIKE THE STARS DVD (WORTH £11.99) · Course Handbook · PLAY LIKE THE STARS Certificate of Attendance · Copy of FOURFOURTWO magazine · Specialist 1 v 1 Practices and games developed over our 30 year history · Tips on how to improve your coaching & make your sessions more effective FOR FULL COURSE INFORMATION PACK EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0844 8080 442 Cost / Booking £89 per coach. To book call 0844 8080 442 (payment by card. 3.5% fee applies) or emails This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (payment by bank transfer) · There are 30 places available on this course

PLAY LIKE THE STARS for players who want to give their game a Skilful Edge Play Like The Stars is specially designed for players aged 7-14 years, who want to improve their game. Sessions will be based on analysis of the top players and teams aiming to teach players the skills used by their heroes. Play Like The Stars focuses on improving players Skills, Speed, Spirit & Game Sense. Improve your Ball Mastery, Receiving & Passing, 1v1, Running With The Ball, Finishing and Team play. PLAYERS YOU GET • Intensive Coerver® Training • Official Coerver® Instructors • Improve your skills, whatever your position • Become quicker with and without the ball • Learn how to use the skills of the world's greatest players • Enjoy your football more regardless of ability • A Certificate of Achievement. Course Information Play Like The Stars will take place at the fantastic facilities at Hibernian FC Training Centre utilising indoor and outdoor facilities as used by the clubs professional players. Venue: Hibernian FC Training Centre, Ormiston Dates: Sunday 1st March, Sunday 22nd March and Sunday 26th April 2015 Times: 16:00-19:00 Cost: Total cost for all 3 clinics is £45 per player How to Book CALL Hibernian Community Foundation 0131 656 7062 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. • For group or team bookings please get in touch • Spaces are limited • Full Terms & Conditions available on request • After booking, full Course Information will be emailed 7 days before course

Coerver® Coaching are delighted to open new Weekly Schools for players at the fantastic Galaxy Sports Little Kerse facility. We have specialist tailored age & level specific programmes as part of a fully integrated skill development system starting with FIRST SKILLS for 4-6 years, then continuing with PERFORMANCE ACADEMY for players 7-14 years. FIRST SKILLS FOR 4-6 YEARS FIRST SKILLS builds the essential foundations young players need before they step into organised, competitive team play. FIRST SKILLS for ages 4-6 is more EDUCATIONAL, more EFFECTIVE and more FUN! FIRST SKILLS AIMS TO DEVELOP: • SKILLS (Basic Ball Mastery & 1v1 Moves) • SPEED (particularly mental reaction speed) • SHOOTING (kicking technique) • SMALL-SIDED GAMES (2v2/3v3) • LIFE SKILLS (concentration, cooperation) • WHILST HAVING FUN! PERFORMANCE ACADEMY FOR 7-14 YEARS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY for players aged 7-14 years provides additional weekly training for players with focus on maximising individual player development. PERFORMANCE ACADEMY INCLUDES: • Intensive, Challenging & Serious Fun Training • Official professional Coerver® Coaches • Improve your skills, whatever your position • Become quicker with and without the ball • Learn where to use skills in the match • Learn the skills of the world's top players Course Details VENUE GALAXY SPORTS LITTLE KERSE FIRST SKILLS Friday 430pm-530pm Block 1 20th February to 27th March 2015 (6 weeks) Cost £31.50 PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Friday 530pm-630pm Block 1 20th February to 27th March 2015 (6 weeks) Cost £31.50 · For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · TO BOOK CALL 0844 8080 442 (payment by card) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (payment by bank transfer) · Spaces are limited

Coerver® Coaching are delighted to announce three FREE coach education clinics to take place in Livingston (21st February 2015), Dunfermline (21st February 2015) & Falkirk (22nd February 2015). The clinic will give coaches an insight into the renowned Coerver® Coaching method which has been recommended and utilized by many of the World’s leading federations and professional clubs. The clinic delivered by Coerver® Scotland Director Joe Jones will focus on ‘The Coerver® Approach to Player Development’ and how we develop Skilful, Confident, Creative Players and Teams. This is not to be missed by coaches who want to deliver sessions using the proven Coerver® Coaching method. The clinic will include: • Theory Session • 2 Practical Sessions • Proven Drills and Games • A Global Insight into Youth Development • A course e-handout for all attendees • A Certificate of Attendance • Questions and Answer Clinic Details Venue 1: 36Fives Indoor Livingston Saturday 21st February 2015 9:30-12:00 Venue 2: Galaxy Sports Pitreavie Dunfermline Saturday 21st February 2015 13:30-16:00 Venue 3: Galaxy Sports Little Kerse Sunday 22nd February 2015 10:00-12:30 To Book Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, dob, phone number and club or Call 0844 8080 442 · Spaces are limited FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0844 8080 442

For over 30 years Coerver® Coaching has used the World’s greatest players and teams as star models for teaching young players. PLAY LIKE THE STARS aims to teach the skills of these players and teams to young players through a challenging, intensive and serious fun coaching programme. Monthly Sessions will be based on analysis of the top players and teams aiming to teach players the skills used by their heroes. Each clinic will include video analysis, Coerver® Sessions to improve receiving & passing, 1v1, finishing and group play, small sided games & Ball Mastery home assignment. All aiming to develop effective game use of skills learnt. YOU GET: • 9 hours intensive Coerver® Training • Official Coerver® Instructors • Improve Your Skills • Learn how to use skills in the game • Become faster with and without the ball • Enjoy football more no matter your level Course Details Venue 1: Hibernian FC Training Centre, Tranent Sunday 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Apr 2015 4:00pm-7:00pm Venue 2: Galaxy Sports Piteavie Dunfermline Saturday 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 16 May 1:30pm-4:30pm Venue 3: 36FIVES Indoor Livingston Saturday 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 30 May 1:30pm-4:30pm Venue 4: Galaxy Sports Little Kerse Sunday 22 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May 1:30-4:30pm Cost £45 per player for all 3 clinics TO BOOK CALL 0844 8080 442 (payment by card, additional fee applies) or EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (payment by bank transfer) · Spaces are limited · For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EASTER CAMPS DETAILS Camp 1: EDINBURGH Stewarts Melville College 30 Mar- 3 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 2: EDINBURGH George Watsons College 6-10 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 3: PERTH Perth College 6-10 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 4: FALKIRK Galaxy Sports Little Kerse 6-10 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 5: LIVINGSTON 36fives Indoor 6-10 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 6: EDINBURGH Currie High School 13-17 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 7: LINLITHGOW Xcite Linlithgow 13-17 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 8: DUNFERMLINE Galaxy Sports Pitreavie 13-17 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 9: LANARKSHIRE Burn road Carluke 13-17 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) FREE EARLY DROP OFF FROM 8:30AM & FREE LATE PICK UP UNTIL 4PM (must be pre booked) GOALKEEPING CAMP Goalkeeper will work with goalkeeping Coach in morning (3 hours) & will be goalkeepers working with outfield players in afternoon, working on being Goalkeeper in team/group and match scenarios. Camp 10: EDINBURGH George Watsons College 6-10 Apr 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) HOW TO BOOK CALL 08448080 442, payment by card (additional fee applies) Or EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , payment by bank transfer • Spaces are limited • Payment of course fee is taken as acceptance of the terms and conditions. Full Terms & Conditions available on request

OCTOBER CAMPS DETAILS Camp 1: PERTH Perth College 14-16 Oct 930-330 (cost £47.40) 930-1230 (cost £33) Camp 2: LIVINGSTON 36fives Indoor 19-23 Oct 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 3: EDINBURGH George Watsons College 19-23 Oct 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) Camp 4: EDINBURGH Stewarts Melville College 26-30 Oct 930-330 (cost £79) 930-1230 (cost £55) FREE EARLY DROP OFF FROM 8:30AM & FREE LATE PICK UP UNTIL 4PM (must be pre booked) HOW TO BOOK CALL 08448080 442, payment by card (additional fee applies) Or EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , payment by bank transfer • Spaces are limited • Payment of course fee is taken as acceptance of the terms and conditions. Full Terms & Conditions available on request