Hockey India begins Level '1' coaching course in Delhi

This coaching programme will see 96 aspiring Indian coaches enhancing their skills and staying updated with the latest coaching techniques.

Update: 2024-11-06 08:25 GMT

The Hockey India Level 1 coaching programme will take place in the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. (FILE PHOTO: PritishRaj/TheBridge)

Hockey India began a Level '1' Coaching Course 2024 on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

This programme, called Coaching Education Pathway, will see 96 aspiring Indian coaches enhancing their skills and staying updated with the latest coaching techniques.

The candidates will be divided into four batches of 24, with the course for the final batch concluding on 14 November.

Hockey India Educators BJ Kariappa, Vickram Kanth, and Edgar Mascarenhas will deliver the course, guiding the candidates through the nine-day programme.

Upon successful completion of the Level '1' Coaching Course, candidates will be eligible to enrol in the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level '2' Coaching Course, scheduled to be held at a later date.

“We are delighted to initiate the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level '1' Coaching Course for 2024. This program is crucial in our mission to develop and empower our coaches with the latest techniques and knowledge. We believe that well-trained coaches are essential to the growth and success of hockey in India, and we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to excel,” Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey commented on the initiative.

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Sigh said, “The start of the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level '1' Coaching Course marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to elevate the standards of hockey coaching in India. By equipping our coaches with the latest skills and methodologies, we aim to foster a new generation of talent that will drive the future of Indian hockey. We are excited to see the positive impact this course will have on our coaches and, ultimately, on the players they mentor.”

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