Achieve 2014 will mentor young sports stars of the future, using the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as a learning experience and a springboard for their emerging talent, officials claimed.

It will incorporate a structured learning and development programme , including coaching and mentorship in preparation for their participation in future major sporting events such as the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa, the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in St Lucia and the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

While they will not be competing at the Glasgow 2014 Games, a group of 126 athletes and their coaches will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access in order to get an idea of what it is like to be involved in a major sporting event, and they will be guided by an experienced group of practitioners from across Scottish sport.

This represents the second time the programme will be rolled out following its introduction at Delhi 2010, which saw 28 athletes and their coaches involved, including long jumper Jade Nimmo, who will represent Scotland in Glasgow next year, and weightlifter Georgina Black and hockey player Michael Bremner, both of whom are hoping to secure a place on Team Scotland for 2014.

Nimmo, Black and Bremner joined Achieve 2014 ambassador Hastings during the official launch of the programme at the Scotstoun Stadium.

From left to right: Achieve 2014 ambassador Gavin Hastings is joined by Georgina Black Michael Bremner and Jade Nimmo at the Scotstoun Stadium