Abuja: 19 coaches out of 25 have earned the F©d©ration Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) certification at the just concluded Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the FIVB is responsible for setting rules, organising international competitions like the Olympic Games and World Championships, and promoting volleyball globally.
NAN reports that the Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course was jointly organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The events came to a close on Saturday in Abuja, marking the end of a five-day intensive technical instruction, learning, and collaboration which started on Nov. 4 and concluded at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, in Abuja.
The course brought together 25 participants from across the country, a blend of experienced and emerging coaches eager to strengthen their knowledge of modern beach volleyball techniques and coaching methodologies. The highlight of the closing ceremony was the presentation of certificates, with 19 coaches earning the prestigious FIVB certification while all 25 participants received recognition from the NBVF for their successful completion of the programme.
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, commended the participants for their commitment and discipline throughout the course but reminded them that the true value of the programme lies in practical application. He urged the coaches to translate their knowledge into productivity and emphasized the importance of taking initiative to develop volleyball in their communities.
Nimrod challenged the newly trained coaches to take responsibility for the growth of the sport at the grassroots and contribute to Nigeria’s quest for global competitiveness. He highlighted the potential for growth in Beach Volleyball and the importance of building a system that will produce world-class athletes.
Representing the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Rukayat Olaniyan, Administrative and Project Personnel, expressed delight at the success of the programme and appreciated the NVBF for its consistent efforts in aligning with Olympic Solidarity’s development objectives. She noted that the course reflects a shared vision with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to empower coaches, strengthen national systems, and inspire excellence.
Course instructor Javier Bosma, an FIVB International Expert and Olympic silver medalist, expressed deep satisfaction with the participants’ enthusiasm and progress throughout the training. He encouraged the new coaches to immediately apply their knowledge within their communities, noting that sustained practice and mentorship are the keys to improvement.
One of the participants, Laju Isabella, expressed gratitude for the rare opportunity, stating that the course had opened her eyes to better ways of teaching and mentoring younger players. She is eager to return home to put her new knowledge into practice and help grow the game.