The Gers kick off their SWPL campaign next weekend with a trip to the northeast to face Aberdeen, but not before a week of intense hard work under the sun in Spain.
It promises to be a vital period for the new faces in the squad to gel together, culminating on Saturday evening in a friendly clash against a talented Levante side.
Speaking to RangersTV after the side’s first session in the heat, McPherson stressed the importance of the training camp for several aspects: “The first thing is that it gives us the chance to train in warmer temperatures, where you can be a bit more relaxed with the sessions and, in particular, give you more time to walk through the tactical work which the conditions back home don’t allow.
“We had the chance to do that this morning and we’ll do so later on in the week.
“The physical part is a major part of pre-season and it’s a tough period without getting an injury. You also add the tactical and technical work too.
“We do a mixture of all three things. It’s a chance for them to ask questions and, anything they’re not sure about, we’re able to explain it to them.
“Jo [Potter] is able to do the tactical work on the pitch and make them see the picture that we’re wanting to establish.”
The Light Blues moved early in the summer transfer window to secure several new signings and this week’s trip to Spain represents one of the first opportunities for the team to bond as a collective over an extended period of time.
Indeed, the group is also enhanced by the youthfulness and energy of three Academy players, who will take immense experience from training alongside a host of international players inside the Rangers dressing room.
He added: “It also allows us to integrate new players into the squad; get everyone together and create a good team spirit.
“It gives them the opportunity to get to know each other, because you often just train and go back home when you’re in Scotland.
“They are here this week for a period of time together, where they can chat over lunch, dinner, and some spare time. And they will also get some time to see each other’s style of play on the pitch.
“We’ve brought three of the Academy girls away with us this week, but over the course of pre-season we have had quite a few training with us back in Glasgow.
“It’s a new experience for them, but they’ve handled it really well. They have listened and worked hard, and they’re at Rangers because they’re talented players.
“It’s an opportunity for them to see what lies ahead for them and get involved in the change of tempo and style.”