The Sierra Leone Football Association last Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8-9, 2020, conducted a two-day workshop for 48 newly appointed male and female coaches and technical Staff of various national teams at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown.
Multiple facilitators guided and led participants through discussions centered on the importance of team building, sports administration, medicine, working together, and relationship with the media.
“We are in a new era, trying to change the narratives of football in the country. This is why we organized this seminar for the newly appointed coaches and technical staff to boost their morale, integrity, and capacity by providing technical guides in accordance with the FIFA Principles of Agreed Objectives that will help improve their job to achieve the Federation’s mission and vision,” Brima Manzola Kamara, the First Vice President of SLFA noted.
Delivering his keynote address at the seminar, the Minister of Sports Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, assured the government’s continued support to the development of football and generally sports in the country. He also lauded the SLFA for the 100% appointment of qualified local coaches in all national team categories and for organizing a maiden event of such nature, which is indeed a step in the right direction.
Speaking after the seminar, Head Coach of Sierra Queens, Abdulai Bah said the training was important and interactive.
“I learnt a lot of new ideas about coaching during the training and emphasis were made on the need for togetherness among the coaches, players and technical team, keeping our integrity, as well as maintaining love and discipline in our teams. These are important topics that I believe we will not only implement while doing our job but will also share such knowledge with other grassroots coaches across the country through our National Coaches Association in the future,” Bah explained.
The historic event brought together SLFA staff, Sports Ambassador Charles Bio, SLFA Executive Committee Members, FIFA and CAF Match Commissioner Prince Sa’Quee, Ex-players, and other invited key stakeholders contributing towards the developments of football in the country who all discussed and recalled their glory days with the national teams shared experiences and encouraged the coaches and technical staff to deliver their best in their new roles.
Alusine Rehme Wilson – AIPS Young Reporter – Sierra Leone
