Volleyball coaches have been urged to put into practice the skills and knowledge they have gained from recent training sessions.
The graduates have completed the National Second-Level Coaching Course, organized by the Tanzania Volleyball Federation (TVF), which ran from February 23 to March 1, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.
This call was made by TVF National Trainer Shukuru Ally, who, in an interview with The Respondent Online, encouraged the coaches not to let their certificates collect dust but to apply the training in developing the sport's talent.
He emphasized that the course is part of a broader effort to build capacity, ensuring coaches can teach with professionalism and prepare for the upcoming First-Level International Course, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), set to take place in Tanzania this July.
“We urge you to become excellent ambassadors for the sport by utilizing the knowledge gained in this course. Sports offer career opportunities, and research is ongoing to elevate player performance,” Ally stated.
On the issue of female participation, Ally acknowledged that it remains relatively low. To address this, TVF has established a dedicated women's commission tasked with encouraging more female involvement and tackling the existing disparity.
“We want to see women coaching women's teams, as opposed to the current trend where male coaches train female teams,” he added.
Participant Kalova Kihwele also called on parents and guardians to provide children, particularly girls, with opportunities to engage in sports.
“I will be an ambassador for promoting women’s participation in the sports industry and encouraging them to enter the competitive market,” Kihwele said.
“Personally, I’ve learned a lot, especially regarding the changes in regulations since our playing days. I plan to use this knowledge to help my team at the Port Authority improve our performance in upcoming competitions,” he added.
Fellow participant Sadick Omary highlighted his commitment to applying the skills acquired to prepare their teams for the upcoming Union competitions.
“We’ve already started a men’s and women’s team, and we’ve begun preparations. I will continue to build on the skills I’ve learned to improve our teams,” Omary stated.
He also called on stakeholders to support the sport to help it reach greater heights and ensure its continued success.Coaches Urged to Apply Training in Volleyball Development
By Victoria Godfrey
Volleyball coaches have been urged to put into practice the skills and knowledge they have gained from recent training sessions.
The graduates have completed the National Second-Level Coaching Course, organized by the Tanzania Volleyball Federation (TVF), which ran from February 23 to March 1, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.
This call was made by TVF National Trainer Shukuru Ally, who, in an interview with The Respondent Online, encouraged the coaches not to let their certificates collect dust but to apply the training in developing the sport's talent.
He emphasized that the course is part of a broader effort to build capacity, ensuring coaches can teach with professionalism and prepare for the upcoming First-Level International Course, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), set to take place in Tanzania this July.
“We urge you to become excellent ambassadors for the sport by utilizing the knowledge gained in this course. Sports offer career opportunities, and research is ongoing to elevate player performance,” Ally stated.
On the issue of female participation, Ally acknowledged that it remains relatively low. To address this, TVF has established a dedicated women's commission tasked with encouraging more female involvement and tackling the existing disparity.
“We want to see women coaching women's teams, as opposed to the current trend where male coaches train female teams,” he added.
Participant Kalova Kihwele also called on parents and guardians to provide children, particularly girls, with opportunities to engage in sports.
“I will be an ambassador for promoting women’s participation in the sports industry and encouraging them to enter the competitive market,” Kihwele said.
“Personally, I’ve learned a lot, especially regarding the changes in regulations since our playing days. I plan to use this knowledge to help my team at the Port Authority improve our performance in upcoming competitions,” he added.
Fellow participant Sadick Omary highlighted his commitment to applying the skills acquired to prepare their teams for the upcoming Union competitions.
“We’ve already started a men’s and women’s team, and we’ve begun preparations. I will continue to build on the skills I’ve learned to improve our teams,” Omary stated.
He also called on stakeholders to support the sport to help it reach greater heights and ensure its continued success.
