Doha, October 24 (QNA) - Doha opened an international Level II volleyball coaching course Saturday, bringing together 37 participants from 21 countries for a program running through Oct. 28. The course is organized by the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) in collaboration with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

QVA board member Ibrahim Mohamed Al Naama underscored the criticality of such courses in bolstering coaches' capabilities and keeping pace with modern coaching methods. He said qualifying technical staff and updating their knowledge can substantially improve player and team preparation and elevate performance.

Qatar beach volleyball national team player Ahmed Tijan attended the opening and shared key milestones from his career. He stressed the importance of providing players with an environment conducive to developing their abilities, while underscoring coaches' role in guiding them, honing their talents and helping them reach higher levels.

American expert John Kessel is leading lectures for the course while heading the FIVB project to develop educational content and introduce a new format for its coaching courses.

Sherif El Shemerly is managing and organizing the program on behalf of QVA.

The curriculum combines theoretical lectures and practical sessions covering coaching skills, offensive and defensive tactics, physical conditioning, training-session and season planning, coaching philosophy, educational principles, performance analysis, modern technology and talent identification.

Participants will also exchange expertise through practical training, discussions and dialogue sessions. The course will conclude with a written examination and the awarding of certificates.

The program forms part of QVA's efforts to strengthen coaching standards, develop technical personnel and draw on international expertise to improve the capabilities of players and teams. (QNA)