By Ijoo Bosco
Whittaker peace and development initiative, in partnership with the South Sudan Football Association, has kicked off training of over thirty D’License coaches in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State, to promote peace through sports.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bilal Felix, South Sudan Under-21 Coach Instructor and head of the delegation, urged the coaches to fully engage in the ten-day training to acquire the necessary knowledge for their careers.
He stressed the need to shift from traditional coaching methods to modern techniques that require coaches to stay updated through computer and smartphone usage.
Coach Bilal encouraged the coaches to be attentive and dedicated to gaining the skills and knowledge needed to effectively deliver their coaching.
He also warned that any coach who fails to adhere to the training rules would be dismissed from the program.
Mr. Moro Felix, the program coordinator for Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative, commended the South Sudan Football Association for their cooperation in providing training to local coaches.
He explained that this training is a continuation of previous initiatives, including technical training for sporting officers and an inter-block tournament evaluation.
Moro called upon the D’License coaches to invest their time in developing their careers and acquiring the knowledge they seek.
He added that the training aligns with the initiative’s goal of promoting peace through sport and is also taking place in Budi County.
Akile Martin, the president of the Torit Local Football Association, urged the coaches to be peace ambassadors and encourage their players to emulate their peaceful tendencies.
He emphasized the importance of coaches promoting peace and avoiding violence within the community.
The ten-day training brought together coaches from the Torit Local Football Association and representatives from schools in Torit town.