Sierra Leone Aquatics has successfully concluded a three-day intensive coaching course in Freetown, held from September 6 to September 8 at the Sierra Palms Hotel.
This initiative, under the Olympic Solidarity Program, was designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of local swimming coaches.
The course was officially opened by Acting General Secretary Joseph S. Jida Kiz-Kamara, who welcomed South African expert Eugene Da Ponta to facilitate the training.
Kiz-Kamara emphasized the significance of capacity building, highlighting that this drive is a priority for the current administration.
As a World Aquatics certified coach, he expressed his commitment to support the expert throughout the course.
In his opening remarks, Eugene Da Ponta stressed the importance of focus and concentration for the coaches, asserting that these qualities are essential for grasping the concepts he would be teaching during both theoretical and practical sessions.
After his address, Da Ponta commenced the first session, which spanned several hours.
As the course drew to a close on September 8, Sierra Leone Aquatics President Mohamed Abdul Turay expressed gratitude to the expert for his dedication and impactful training.
“I appreciate the manner in which you conducted the course, and I hope to engage with you again, possibly for a Level Two course, pending approval from World Aquatics,” he remarked.
Ruth Turay, a former national swimmer who is now a coach, presented Da Ponta with a traditional African attire as a token of appreciation for his efforts.
The course, which successfully trained 18 coaches from across the country, concluded with a group photo and a signing ceremony on the course banner, marking the end of a productive and enriching experience for all participants.
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Author: WAKA WAKA Bod
