By Tilda Acorlor
As part of a nationwide initiative to develop the technical capacity of grassroots, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has concluded the second batch of its Free Licence “D” Coaching Course in the Volta Region.
The week-long training program, held at the Volta Youth Resource Center in Adaklu, brought together juvenile coaches from various football districts in the Volta Region.
Led by renowned instructor Mr. Burton Asare, with support from regional instructors Simon Kpewu and Nana Bodua, the training covered essential methods of grassroots coaching, passing, and dribbling techniques, youth development strategies, injury prevention, and others.
At the closing ceremony, Mr. Asare commended the participants for their dedication and discipline, expressing confidence that the program would yield positive results.
He advised the coaches to remain humble and let their work speak for itself.
Volta FA Chairman, Mr. Agbogah, also lauded the participants’ conduct, expressing optimism about the next edition of the inter-district juvenile championship.
He commended the GFA President, Mr. Kurt Okraku, and his executive for the laudable initiative to train coaches across the country.
The Regional FA Chairman urged participants to say a prayer for the GFA President anytime they go on their knees to pray.
He added that “It takes a leader with great vision to initiate a program such as this for free for participants”.
He thanked the instructors for their time, patience, and the knowledge imparted.
He further encouraged participants to share their ideas and opinions with the leadership of the Regional FA, which is committed to listening to constructive criticism.
Course Representative, Goodness Bright Mighty, expressed his appreciation on behalf of his colleagues to the GFA President, Mr. Kurt Okraku, for the opportunity to participate in the program, promising to use their knowledge for the development of football in the Volta Region and Ghana at large.
Within five years, the Volta Region has seen over 200 coaches benefit from the GFA Free Licence D Coaching training.
The GFA Free Licensed D coaching program is part of the association’s nationwide initiative to build the technical capacity of grassroots coaches, especially those working with juvenile players.
