Thirty hockey coaches drawn from various teams are undergoing a Level One Technical Course for Coaches in Blantyre. Organized by the Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC), the programme is part of a broader initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of hockey coaches.
Speaking during the opening ceremony on Saturday 10th August, MOC Treasurer General Andrew Mkwezalamba said the course aims to elevate the standard of hockey in the country.
“This training is a crucial step towards professionalizing hockey coaching. We are confident that the skills acquired here will translate into better performance on the field and contribute to the country,” Mkwezalambe said.
The course has been sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under the Olympic Solidarity programme. The course is facilitated by Maggid Abu Talib, an International Hockey Federation (FIH) Level 5 coach and FIH Academy Educator from Egypt.
Abu Talib emphasized the importance of the course in advancing the skills of the coaches, which, he said, would have long a long -lasting impact on the game of hockey in Malawi.
“By the end of this training, these coaches will be better equipped to nurture talent and elevate the overall standard of hockey. The benefits of this knowledge will extend far beyond this course, as these coaches will go on to influence and inspire future generations of players,” he said.
The level One Hockey FIH Coaching Course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for hockey coach. Hockey Association of Malawi (Ham) President Wanthanza Mughogho said the initiative would lay a strong foundation for hockey in Malawi.
“Our Vision is to see Malawian hockey teams competing at higher levels, and this course is a significant milestone in that journey,” Mughogho said.
The last time such a comprehensive coaching course was in 2010, a gap that has been a cause for concern among stakeholders in the sport. Braves Hockey Club Coach Geoffrey Gama, one of the attendees, highlights optimism about the course relevance and the value of insights the participants would gain.
“We are learning techniques and strategies that would enhance our coaching methods ultimately and our team’s performance,” Gama said
Thirty hockey coaches drawn from teams are undergoing a level one technical course in Blantyre. Organized by the Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC), the programme is part of a broader initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of hockey coaches.
Speaking during the opening ceremony on Saturday 10th August, MOC Treasurer General Andrew Mkwezalamba said the course aims to elevate the standard of hockey in the country.
“This training is a crucial step towards professionalizing hockey coaching. We are confident that the skills acquired here will translate into better performance on the field and contribute to the country,” Mkwezalambe said.
The course has been sponsored by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under the Olympic Solidarity programme. The course is facilitated by Maggid Abu Talib, an International Hockey Federation (FIH) Level 5 coach and FIH Academy Educator from Egypt.
Abu Talib emphasized the importance of the course in advancing the skills of the coaches, which, he said, would have long a long -lasting impact on the game of hockey in Malawi.
“By the end of this training, these coaches will be better equipped to nurture talent and elevate the overall standard of hockey. The benefits of this knowledge will extend far beyond this course, as these coaches will go on to influence and inspire future generations of players,” he said.
The level One Hockey FIH Coaching Course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for hockey coach.
Hockey Association of Malawi (Ham) President Wanthanza Mughogho said the initiative would lay a strong foundation for hockey in Malawi.
“Our Vision is to see Malawian hockey teams competing at higher levels, and this course is a significant milestone in that journey,” Mughogho said.
The last time such a comprehensive coaching course was in 2010, a gap that has been a cause for concern among stakeholders in the sport. Braves Hockey Club Coach Geoffrey Gama, one of the attendees, highlights optimism about the course relevance and the value of insights the participants would gain.
“We are learning techniques and strategies that would enhance our coaching methods ultimately and our team’s performance,” Gama said.
Reported by Llywellenie Mpasa.