Coach Education
Celtic Coaches Convention
Join an elite coaching experience at Celtic FC’s 2026 Coaches Convention—immerse in world-class training, tactical innovation, and exclusive access to Celtic’s academy and first-team environment.
Glasgow, Scotland
Tour Snapshot
Program Overview
As your travel partner, we ensure your experience is seamless and comfortable. Expect high-quality accommodation, full-board meals, smooth airport transfers, and ground transport — everything taken care of so you can focus on learning, networking, and growing.
Join coaches from around the world, absorb Celtic’s coaching philosophy, and return home with fresh knowledge, inspiration, and the memories of a transformative coaching trip.
• Exclusive access to Celtic’s first-team and Academy training sessions. • Presentations and Q&A with senior and Academy coaching staff. • Behind-the-scenes tours of Celtic Park, Lennoxtown, and Barrowfield training facilities. • In-depth workshops on player development, sports science, and match analysis. • Comfortable full-board accommodation, airport transfers, and ground transport between sessions and activities.
What's Included
- High quality accommodation and full-board meals.
- Airport transfers and ground transport betrween hotel and all sessions and activities.
- Entrance to National Football Museum.
- Exclusive access to Celtic FC first-team and Academy training sessions
- Presentations and Q&A with Celtic’s senior and Academy coaching staff
- Behind-the-scenes tours of Celtic Park, Lennoxtown, and Barrowfield training facilities
- In-depth workshops on player development, sports science, and match analysis
- Observation of live Academy fixtures and post-match debriefs
- Insights into recruitment, performance pathways, and youth development philosophy
- Networking sessions with coaches from around the world
- Hospitality access on matchday, including pre- and post-game experiences
- Tour Director support throughout for logistics and coordination.
Sample Team Itinerary
Day 1 – Travel
Overnight flights to Edinburgh.
Day 2 – Arrival + Sightseeing
Arrive Edinburgh, meet Tour Director at airport, airport transfer, hotel check-in. Lunch and orientation meeting. National Stadium Football Museum Tour. Evening dinner and Q&A with former professional manager or coach.
Day 3 – Celtic Coaches Convention Day 1
Sessions and matches as provided by the Celtic Academy Staff.
Day 4 – Celtic Coaches Convention Day 2
Sessions and matches as provided by the Celtic Academy Staff.
Day 5 – Celtic Coaches Convention Day 3
Sessions and matches as provided by the Celtic Academy Staff.
Day 6 – Celtic Coaches Convention Day 3
Sessions and matches as provided by the Celtic Academy Staff.
Day 8 – Travel
Departure from Edinburgh, airport transfers
Development Focus
Academy Visits
All Axis Football Tours Coach Education experiences are carefully designed to partner with leading academies that offer the greatest learning opportunities. Coaches gain invaluable insights into elite player development within a supportive, zero-pressure environment, encouraging open discussion, shared learning, and genuine growth—ensuring every participant leaves inspired, informed, and more confident in their coaching journey.
On-Field Clinics
The on-field practical clinics are delivered to the highest professional standards by expert coaches and accomplished presenters. Each session is fully interactive, encouraging participation, discussion, and real-time feedback—ensuring every coach can engage directly, ask the questions that matter most, and gain maximum benefit from every practical learning opportunity.
Workshop Sessions
The classroom workshops provide an in-depth exploration of every stage of the player development pathway—covering technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social aspects of the game. Led by experienced educators, these interactive sessions encourage open discussion, critical thinking, and collaboration, ensuring every coach gains meaningful, practical insights to enhance their own coaching environment.
Q&A Sessions
The Q&A sessions are a standout feature of every Axis Football Tours Coach Education experience. Carefully selected guest speakers—ranging from top academy directors to experienced professional managers—share genuine insights in an intimate, relaxed setting. These interactive discussions allow coaches to ask meaningful questions, exchange ideas, and gain valuable perspectives from the game’s most respected minds.
Accommodation, Meals & Player Safety
Accommodation
With Axis Football Tours, every detail of your stay is designed to match the prestige of your football experience. We’ve partnered with a handpicked collection of exceptional hotels across the globe — each offering first-class comfort, style, and amenities perfectly suited to your team’s needs. Our accommodations are carefully selected for their prime locations — whether steps away from elite training facilities or set within resort-style complexes offering outstanding sports and leisure options. Every property meets our rigorous standards for quality, safety, and service, ensuring a seamless and inspiring experience from check-in to check-out. We believe your surroundings should elevate your performance. That’s why we exclusively feature premium 3 and 4-star hotels, chosen to provide superior comfort and a touch of luxury throughout your tour. Typically based on 2–4 persons sharing, your full-board package includes delicious, nutritious meals — with lunches served at the hotel or training complex, and evening dining experiences either at your accommodation or a quality local restaurant. (Comparable alternatives may occasionally be used if your featured hotel is unavailable.)
Meals
We have half and full board options for travelling groups depending on your needs. We recommend the full board for most of our groups knowing that you have everything taken care of on site.
Player Safety
We only work with accredited partners ensuring you have a safe and stress-free tour. Risk assessments are completed for all our tours and support is provided 24/7 by our team and on the ground with your very own Tour Director.