BEIRUT (Lebanon) - The FIBA Regional Office - Asia continued its efforts in promoting strength and conditioning by successfully organizing Level 1 Sports Performance Specialist (SPS) courses in three countries for the first time recently.
Physical trainers from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Oman received solid boosts through the program that aims to equip coaches and athletes with more knowledge and skills to improve athletic capabilities and prevent injuries in basketball.
Twenty-five participants attended the course in Colombo held on November 26-27, made possible in cooperation with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation.
"The program was exceptionally well-structured, offering a comprehensive understanding of coaching, technical skills, and the broader strategic elements of basketball," offered Ravindu, who was among the attendees.
"The expertise of the instructor and the interactive nature of the sessions made the learning experience both engaging and insightful," Ravindu added. "This program has significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth."
Another course was held in Manila on November 29-30 in cooperation with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, where a total of 22 were in attendance.
"We would like to thank FIBA and the SBP for this first ever Sports Performance Specialist workshop in the Philippines," offered Jong Uichico, a long-time assistant coach of the Philippine men's national basketball team.
"The practical insights provided by the sports performance specialist instructors offered actionable tactics to the participants," Uichico furthered. "It was a beneficial experience for everyone who attended."
Ultimately, 26 participants were present in the course held in Oman on December 2-3, made possible in cooperation with the Oman Basketball Association.
"This program was a transformative experience for me," said Mohamed Mubarak Nasser Alowaisi. "The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications has given me a deep understanding of strength and conditioning in basketball."
"Now, I feel more confident in applying these principles to help players avoid injuries and improve their performance as well," Alowaisi added.
Taught through theoretical and practical sessions, the SPS program is part of FIBA’s initiative to strengthen the local coaches' physical training skills and promote strength and conditioning in basketball, which contributes to the quality of basketball.
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