By: Alusine Rehme Wilson –
(AR-Wilson)
The
Sierra Leone Swimming, Diving and Waterpolo Association in collaboration with
its Northern Region Executive have ended an intensive three-day level-one
Coaches clinic for fifteen Physical and Health Education Teachers in Makeni.
The
clinic which provided for fifteen Physical and Health Education Teachers from
various schools in the Northern region were gathered in Makeni from 1st
– 3rd December, 2019 at the 4th Infantry Brigade
Headquarters situated at Teko Barracks in Makeni and at the Wusum Hotel
swimming pool where they receive theoretical and practical swimming, diving and
waterpolo trainings respectively.
Head
Coach, Sheku Conteh and Technical Director, Victor Carew were both trainers of
the three-day coaching course. Trainees were introduced to various basic
knowledge, techniques and benefits of swimming, diving and waterpolo sports and
how they should scout, encourage, coach and develop their school pupils to
embrace the sport.
Speaking
on behalf of the trainees, Alusine Conteh, who teaches at FAWE Secondary School
in Makeni expressed great delight for taking part in the three-day clinic. He
disclosed that: “I have learnt new ideas and for the first time in my life swum with
different styles during the practical at Wusum hotel swimming pool, which had
stir the spirit in me for me to scout, encourage, coach and help to develop my
pupils when I return to school after this course and I can affirm that my
colleague trainees will do the same” he said with excitement.
“This
is a dream come true for me to train Physical and Health Education Teachers who
are Specialists in various sporting discipline. It’s clear all over from the
outstanding performances, commitments they have made and the smiles on their
faces as Teacher-Coaches, we’ve trained them well and our hopes are now high they
can return to their various schools as proud and determine coaches to help raise
the sport” said one of the trainer
of the course Sheku Conteh, who also doubles as a swimming, diving and
waterpolo National coach for Sierra Leone.
Strong
commitment to monitor the trainees’ progress upon their return in their various
schools and the national association’s continued support to its regional bodies
was made by Mohamed Turay, the National Secretary of the Sierra Leone Swimming,
Diving and Waterpolo Association on behalf of the association at the end of the
training.
“Now
that you have been trained as coaches we are encouraging you all to go and set
up your swimming clubs and register with the Association to authenticate your
membership to help build this lucrative sport” he conclusively appeals.
The
clinic was climaxed with awarding of certificates and distribution of swimming
caps to the fifteen Teachers trained by members of both the national and
northern region executives of the association.
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