BY TONY IROGA
A week-long coaching and sports administration training program successfully concluded at Friendship Hall over the weekend.
The program was jointly delivered by the National Sports Council of Solomon Islands (NSC), the Oceania Sports Education Program (OSEP), and the Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
Held from 20–24 April 2026, the training formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coaching capacity and sports development across the Solomon Islands.
According to NSC, more than 40 participants took part in the programme, including selected national federation coaches and SINU representatives.
The programme aims to enhance knowledge and practical skills to support effective coaching, leadership, and sports administration at community level.
It was delivered in two components, beginning with the Community Coaching and Officials Certificate course, followed by the Sports in Communities Administration (SIC) Certificate course.
Both courses included interactive learning sessions, group activities, and discussions designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.
Throughout the week, participants engaged actively with coaches, educators, and sports administrators, strengthening their understanding of how-to better support sports development at grassroots level.
The programme was delivered under the existing Memorandum of Understanding between NSC, OSEP and SINU.
Facilitation was led by OSEP Master Educators, supported by the NSC education team and staff, ensuring smooth delivery of both courses.
NSC said the successful completion of the training marks another important milestone in building coaching and administrative capacity, contributing to the continued growth of sport from the grassroots level to national level across the country.
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