Grassroots coaches to be trained in modern football techniques by YSFON
By Joy Okosieme
Grassroots coaches in Nigerian are to have their coaching abilities upgraded, the Youth Sports Federation Of Nigeria (YSFON), has said.
A statement signed by Olorogun Patrick Okoavuerhe, the body’s National Secretary, said YSFON was on the verge of organizing a Train the Trainer football clinic for coaches at the grassroots.
The grassroots football body said its highly committed towards adding value to the profession of grassroots coaches in the country.t
He said the coaching clinic is an important ingredient in the life of the coaches, since their effort is the tonic youth footballers need to excel in their chosen career.
Commenting on the proposed clinic, YSFON President, Dr Nasir Gawuna said it is part of the federation’s programmes for 2020 as approved by the body’sCentral Working Committee at a meeting in Kano.
He disclosed that clinic would take place in the Six Geo-Political Zones of the country.
He said the Grassroots Football Coaching Clinic is aimed at
equipping Nigerian Coaches with modern techniques at the grassroots and effective Knowledge on robust talent hunt and management.
The federation said all Zonal Vice Presidents and State Chairmen have been directed to choose formidable venues especially centre with fully equipped facilities like Stadia, good pitches,decent accommodation, lecture halls,training kits, T-shits and writing materials for all participants.They will all be presented with certificates at the end of the three months event
Okoavuerhe said the programme will kick off in the North West on the 26th-29th of October, North East 3rd-4th of November. North Central 9th -10th November .South-West 16th-19th November while South East will round off from 23rd -24th of November.
YSFON Technical Director Alhaji Abdulgafar Agboola has promised that the TTT programme will afford the Grassroots Coaches the Opportunity to meet their seasoned colleagues and brighten their chances of growth in their chosen career.
