Rangers Academy Development Program
Let’s be honest, there’s no better way to greet the morning than by pushing our limits before most people have had their first cup of coffee!
Join us for our morning training sessions twice a week at the BMO Soccer Centre. These sessions are open to all players regardless of the club affiliation.
Train under the proven Rangers methodology in partnership with Ignite and Rangers FC Academy, where you will work on developing your technical and tactical skills. Come be a part of something SPECIAL! Let’s grow together and reach new heights.
2026/2027 Season
We are excited to kick off another training sessions for the 2026/2027 season, on Mondays and Fridays, from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM at BMO.
Program Details
The training program is based on the Rangers FC Academy curriculum and is broken into technical and tactical training.
Outfield Players – Technical
- Passing – Playing forwards through tight passing channels
- Receiving the ball – Receiving the ball in the air to pass in the least number of touches
- Passing – Generic passing practices to move the ball on two touches
- Running / Dribbling with the ball – Developing the 1st touch to break through a variation of receiving surfaces
- Running / Dribbling with the ball – Variations in the dribble to advance in 1 v 1’s
- Shooting – Shifting the ball to get shots off under pressure
- Passing – Keeping the ball moving for a long period of time
- Manipulating the ball – Shifting the ball across the body with a variation of surfaces
- Turning – Turning away from pressure and protecting possession of the ball
- Defending (Making play predictable, Regains and Possession Decision)
Outfield Players – Tactical
- Possession (Playing out from the back) – Midfield rotation to receive high and low open up passing channels
- Possession (Retaining the ball to penetrate) – Working in front or behind opponents to retain the ball looking to play forwards
- Possession (Game management) – Playing with and against an overload (the extra man)
- Attacking (Counter attacking) – Breaking from the defending third
- Attacking (Centrally) – Playing between lines and breaking lines with and without the ball
- Attacking (Wide areas) – 1 v 1’s, 2 v 2’s to create goalkeeping opportunities
- Defending (Individual) – Approach to the ball dependent on the opposition and area of the pitch
- Defending (Groups & Units) – Defending later and deeper
Fitness Focus
- The program will benefit from the use of VALD Performance Testing
- Forcedecks and Humantrack for Strength and Conditioning programing
- Playermaker technology featuring Manchester City’s player development methodology
- Designed with sophisticated AI technology to track your performance and evaluate player’s strengths and weaknesses, CITYPLAY offers performance-based personalized insights, advice, and recommendations from Manchester City professionals.
- Measuring over 25 metrics, CITYPLAY provides the most relevant data for creating training programs, benchmarking performance and tracking progress. With the metrics that matter we can set goals, measure progress, analyze performance and improve easier and faster.
- Camera technology including Game Analytics.
What to expect
Program structure follows medium to high pressure environments. The program goal is not solely to develop new skills but also focus on enhancing and improving current technique and form in increasingly higher pressure environments.
What equipment is needed
Shin guards, soccer cleats are required. The club will supply a Rangers training kit (shorts, socks, jersey, backpack).
Training time:
This program runs from Oct 15th, 2026 until March 15th , 2027. Two sessions a week, at BMO Soccer Centre, indoor on turf. Monthly games will also be scheduled.
Please check the TRAINING CALENDAR for the most up to date schedule
If you have any questions (or suggestions for a better alarm clock), please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Let’s have fun, work hard, and make this season a memorable one! The Rangers will be back in no time looking for another great Canadian addition!