Celtic have confirmed details for the 12th instalment of their International Coaches Convention that is set to take place between April 10th and April 13th in Glasgow.
Brendan Rodgers will join a host of other keynote speakers at the event, which will offer ‘unprecedented’ behind-the-scenes access at Lennoxtown and our home, Celtic Park [Celtic FC official website].
Scottish FA and UEFA license holders will be able to purchase either two-day or four-day passes to the convention, with a plethora of theoretical and practical content being covered, including technical sessions, tactical development and sports science.
Ange Postecoglou took a leading role in the event last year, taking time out of his first-team duties to present work being carried out in conjunction with the Soccer Academy.
Once again, the four-day affair promises to be exciting for all involved, who will gain a unique insight into the internal workings of Celtic Football Club.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers speaks ahead of ICC event
Ahead of the ICC convention, Celtic boss Rodgers has taken time out of his busy schedule to sound his excitement ahead of the event, which he believes could be a vital tool for some of the coaches that will be present once the action gets underway.
He stated [Celtic FC YouTube]: “I think initially, you have to have that hunger to learn. You have to want to learn; I think coach education is there, but it’s taking up the responsibility and having that desire to want to improve.”
“I think it’s a great thing that the club do, to put on an event which allows coaches at various levels and all various countries to attend.”
Taking inspiration from his own experiences in coaching, Rodgers added: “Now, I’m sat here at 51, I became a manager at 35. I don’t know how many games I’ve had, over 700 games.
“I’m certainly a different coach and manager now than when I got my first job at Watford, so those experiences — if you can help people— that’s key for the next generation of coaches.
“For me, in my career, I can only talk personally; it’s been huge, being able to meet different coaches, different people and finding out about the different facets of the game and talk about the different things and learn about the different things in your make up as a coach and a manager.”
The Irishman finished by saying: “You might pick up one thing from the few days that you’re here, which then enriches you in your coaching life.”
With proceedings set to kick off in a little over two weeks, learning from the likes of Rodgers and his staff will be an amazing opportunity for all attendees.
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