Basketball Hosts FIBA Coaching Course

Over 20 Physical Education (PE) teachers here are better equipped to impart the fundamentals of Basketball to their students. This, after their involvement in an introductory coaching course hosted by the SVG Basketball Federation (SVGBF), and conducted by Isley Nelson , FIBA Instructor. The course is part of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) Introduction to Coaching Program, catering mainly to Physical Education teachers, parents and community members who would like an introduction to teaching/coaching Basketball. Coach Isley commented, "The course is really an introductory course. . I thought it was a good chance to get some of the PE teachers here involved.' As for the actual course, Isley said, "I was very pleased with the turnout of the participants and I think it's really been a successful session, and I will leave here fully satisfied.' While here, coach Isley was expected to meet with the eight local Level One Accredited Basketball coaches, to review their experiences and prepare them for the Level Two programme. According to Isley, these coaches are expected to drive the development of basketball in this country. He also disclosed that FIBA is looking for local instructors, ". a local instructor supported in every country who will take charge of these courses.' Commenting on the usefulness of the course, Winston Snagg - Vice President of the SVGBF, said it fitted into the Federation's youth development plans. "This course was specifically focused at the grassroot level for the PE teachers so we can do the basic coaching in schools, so by the time these players advance they will already have the fundamentals,' Snagg said, adding that the focus will be on the primary schools. Snagg recognized the need to get more qualified coaches on board to ensure effective and ongoing implementation of the grassroot programme and he disclosed that, towards this end, "We have requested coach Isley to conduct a coaching course specifically for the Grenadines.' Once this is done, Snagg thinks that the SVGBF will be adequately equipped to cover all the schools.
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