Gary Gibson Rangers F.C on Developing International Coaching Partnerships

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Gary Gibson, Head of Soccer Academies & International Relations at Rangers Football Club in Glasgow.

As a global brand, Rangers F.C. always strives to stay “in the mix” with every other European football club with an international program. Currently, the club is in ten countries: the U.S., Canada, Dubai, Qatar, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and Indonesia.

From tried-and-true coaching camps to a brand new online academy, Rangers F.C. is relentlessly adapting to the new normal in order to give the growing global community access to the same resources and be on the same page with today’s best practices.

“When you have these conversations,” relates Gary, regarding a career built on relationships, “you’re actually showing that you care. This isn’t just about us putting a badge on or taking on another club and saying we have a partnership. It’s much deeper than that. There are so many people involved.”

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[01:10] The international dimension of Rangers Football Club

[04:32] Driving soccer academy relationships globally

[08:00] Launching the online academy

[10:11] Nurturing a relationship with the Indian football market

[14:06] How Gary moved into his current role

[17:33] How Gary got into football and entered the professional sports world

[21:28] Becoming an HND sports coach

[23:52] Getting into the commercial side of football

[25:10] The business of developing people

[26:06] How the commercial side of Rangers F.C. will continue to develop as partnerships grow

[28:24] How to contact Gary or Rangers F.C. for a potential partnership