Celtic FC Coaches Tour
Celtic FC
Celtic FC was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic has won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the 2007/08 season, the Scottish Cup 35 times and the Scottish League Cup 14 times. Celtic's home stadium is Celtic Park, the biggest soccer stadium in Scotland, with a capacity of 60,832. In 1967, Celtic became the first British team, and only Scottish team, to win the European Cup: the players, subsequently known as the Lisbon Lions, were all born within a 30-mile radius of Parkhead. Celtic won every competition they entered that season: the Scottish League Championship, the Scottish Cup, the Scottish League Cup, the European Cup and the Glasgow Cup. Celtic also reached the 1970 European Cup Final. In 2003, Celtic reached the UEFA Cup Final. An estimated 80,000 Celtic supporters travelled to Seville for the occasion. Celtic fans received awards from UEFA and FIFA for their behaviour at the match. The club was estimated to have a fan base of nine million people, including one million in North America.
Come and join us for the 2012 Celtic FC International Coaches Symposium
“Celtic FC Youth Academy now wants to give you the opportunity to observe first hand the coaching and development methods currently being used in the system right now to develop Champions League class player for the Club”
“The Celtic Way”
“The Celtic FC International Coaches Symposium will be overseen by Celtic FC Head of Youth and Academy, Chris McCart.”
Course information
From February 22-25, 2012 Celtic FC organizes an International Coaches Symposium for coaches and soccer lovers from all over the world. The symposium content is designed by Celtic FC and all elements in the course are updated to the latest training and coaching principles. Should you be interested, do not hesitate to register in time because space is limited!
Course level
The level of the course is comparable with UEFA B- (Basic) Course, with some elements of A- and Pro-level (especially the analysis of Pro-matches and special topics are on the highest level). Participants in this course will receive a Certificate of Participation. There will be no formal testing on knowledge and skills and coaches do not receive a diploma, due to the different entrance levels of the participants and the specific and non-comparable contents of this program in relation to other coaching programs.
Who can participate? Participants must have:
- Good knowledge and experience of working with youth team and elite players
- A sound knowledge and understanding of age and stage of player development, systems of play and match analysis
Accommodation & Transfers
The course will be held at the official training center of Celtic FC as well as at Celtic Park. Participants will be accommodated at the Ibis Hotel in Glasgow. The hotel address is: 220 West Regent Street, G2 4DQ – Glasgow, United Kingdom, Tel. 0141-2256000 Website: http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-3139-ibis-glasgow-city-centre/index.shtml. All transfers needed are included. During the course, the course manager will be available to assist you in case of questions and problems.
Itinerary - Please notice that the below mentioned information is the 2012 tour information. We will have the 2013 dates available early Summer. The symposium will take place around the same weekend for 2013.
Itinerary
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
7:45pm Departure flight from Newark to Glasgow
Thursday, February 23, 2012 (Junior Academy u8-u12)
9:00am Transfer from Hotel to Celtic Park
9:30am to 11:00am Welcome Speech
Overview of Convention
Peter Lawwell, Chris McCart, Greig Robertson
11:00am to 12:00pm Theory Presentation:
Chris McCart, Developing Champions League Players
12:00pm to 1:00pm Theory Presentation:
David Moss, From Playground to Paradise
1:00pm to 2:00pm Lunch at Celtic Park
2:00pm to 3:00pm Theory Presentation:
Rob Lee, Injury Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
3:00pm to 3:30pm Coffee Break
3:30pm to 4:00pm Sponsor Slot – TBC
4:00pm to 5:00pm Transfer from Celtic Park to Lennoxtown Training Centre
5:00pm to 5:30pm Practical Presentation:
Martin Miller / Chris Hendry, Ball Mastery (u9s)
5:30pm to 8:00pm Practical Presentation:
Greig Robertson / Bryan Kelly, Transition from 7s to 11s (u12s)
8:00pm to 8:30pm Transfer from Lennoxtown Training Centre to Hotel
8:30pm to 10:00pm Panel Discussion:
Junior Academy Coaching Staff
Friday, February 24, 2012 (Intermediate Academy u13-u15)
9:00am Transfer from Hotel to Celtic Park
9:30am to 10:00am Neil Lennon
10:00am to 11:30am Stadium Tour and Visit to Celtic Superstore
11:30am to 1:00pm Theory Presentation:
Tommy McIntyre, Performance Analysis
1:00pm to 2:00pm Lunch at Celtic Park
2:00pm to 3:00pm Theory Presentation:
Ian Coll, Soccer Science Program for Elite Youth Players
3:00pm to 3:30pm Coffee Break
3:30pm to 4:00pm Sponsor Slot – TBC
4:00pm to 5:00pm Transfer from Celtic Park to Lennoxtown Training Centre
5:00pm to 5:30pm Practical Presentation
Michael O’Halloran TBC (u15s)
5:30pm to 8:00pm Practical Presentation
Miodrag Krivokapic TBC (u17s)
8:00pm to 8:30pm Transfer from Lennoxtown Training Centre to Hotel
8:30pm to 10:00pm Panel Discussion:
Intermediate Academy Staff
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (Professional Academy u17-u19 and First Team)
9:30am to 10:00am Neil Lennon
10:00am Transfer from Hotel to Lennoxtown Training Centre
11:00am to 1:00am Match Observation:
Celtic FC u19s v St Mirren FC u19s
1:00pm to 2:00pm Transfer from Lennoxtown Training Centre to Celtic Park
2:00pm to 3:00pm Pre Match Hospitality at Celtic Park
3:00pm to 3:45pm 1st Half Match Observation:
Celtic FC v Motherwell FC
3:45pm to 4:00pm Half Time Hospitality
4:00pm to 4:45pm 2nd Half Match Observation:
Celtic FC v Motherwell FC
4:45pm to 5:00pm Post Match Hospitality
5:00pm to 6:30pm Panel Discussion:
Professional Academy Staff
6:30pm to 8:00pm Panel Discussion:
First Team Management Team
8:00pm to 8:30pm Transfer from Celtic Park to Hotel
8:30pm to 10:00pm Drinks, Reception and Closing Ceremony
Sunday, February 26, 2012
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Start last Celtic FC Coaches Symposium
Todays program will include visits of various Celtic FC Youth games
After each games there is an opportunity to discuss various game related topics with the Celtic Fc staff
6:00pm End 3rd day Celtic FC Coaches Symposium
7:00pm Dinner
Monday, February 27, 2012
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Transfer from the Novotel to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
9:00am Departure flight to Newark from Glasgow
11:45am Arrival Newark
Participant prices Celtic FC International Coaches Symposium
Option A) US$ 2,798.00
Accommodation in a double room with 2 twin beds (share a room with another participant), private bathroom and TV
Option B) US$ 2,847.00
Accommodation in single room with private bathroom and TV
Accommodation in a double room with 2 twin beds (share a room with another participant), private bathroom and TV
Option B) US$ 2,847.00
Accommodation in single room with private bathroom and TV
In case you would like to arrange your own airline reservations, you can deduct $ 800.00 from the participant prices. We will only arrange your airport transfers if you arrive and leave (approx.) the same time as the other participants.
Included is:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 meals per day starting with Lunch February 23 till breakfast February 27. Lunch for Sunday the 26th is not included
- All ground transportation needed for the symposium program
- Symposium participation fees
- Cutting edge presentations from Celtic FC Youth Academy staff
- Celtic vs. Motherwell game ticket
- Observe youth training sessions + feedback
- USB stick pre loaded with unique Celtic FC coaching session
- Nike tactic folder
- Celtic FC 2012 Coach Convention polo shirt
- Q&A session with Celtic FC Youth Academy staff after every session
- Unique access to some of the most qualified and advanced youth coaches in Europe
- Airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges from Newark airport (other gateways are available at an extra cost. Approx. supplements are between $ 150-$250 from other East Coast gateways; between $ 250-$350 from Midwest gateways and between $ 300-$350 from West Coast gateways).
Excluded is:
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Personal expenses and drinks
Payment schedule:
Deposit with application: $ 1,500 deposit (non refundable)
7 weeks prior to start of symposium: Balance due.
Payments by checks payable to: L & J Group, Inc.
Application, general release, resume and medical release forms.
Please have every individual coach complete these forms and mail them to us with each coaches resume.
