RANGERS Soccer Academy are delighted to announce a new affiliation with Whitehill Secondary School in Glasgow.
As part of the partnership, a Rangers Soccer Academy coach will now be based at the school and will work with over 70 young pupils per week as part of a football academy. A further six coaches will also attend the school one afternoon per week for a games festival.
The programme is aimed at using football to increase participation and physical activity, while Rangers Soccer Academy will also aid the school in increasing engagement and attainment.
From August 2022, the on-going programme will be expanded with two Soccer Academy coaches being based in the school on a weekly basis.
Gary Gibson, Head of Soccer Academies and International Relations, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Whitehill Secondary School, which will see Rangers Soccer Academy coaches delivering football sessions on a weekly basis to will help increase school engagement, physical activity, attainment and allow us to deliver positive messages to the pupils after each session.
“I am excited to see the progress of the project in the coming months and the impact that it is having on the young people. We will continue to work closely with the school to develop and further enhance our offering. We are confident we have a model that could be replicated in other areas in the future.”
Leigh Anderson, Depute Head Teacher at Whitehill Secondary School added: “As a school, we are proud to launch our Football Academy in affiliation with Rangers Soccer Academy and in partnership with our school community. The programme will help develop our young people’s fitness, resilience, well-being and skills for life.”
If you would like to find out more or how your school can get involved, please email [email protected].
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