The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Member Association Fitness Course closing ceremony was held on Friday 28 th October
Mr Garry Phillips, FIFA Fitness Instructor from United kingdom, addressed the gathering and conveyed his appreciation to the 27 participants.
Chief Guest Edgar Watson -FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Jackson Nyima (FUFA Education Officer), Livingstone Kyambadde (FUFA Technical Committee member) were also present at the occasion.
Participants were exposed to new training methodology in practical fitness testing and monitoring.
Sessions of theory and practical sessions were held during the course. The participants were evaluated based on their abilities to make presentations and conduct fitness training sessions.
On behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Watson who officially closed the course, stressed on the importance of this course.
‘FUFA President sent you greetings but cautioned the coaches to avoid football politics. If a player is unfit, be open and tell the other technical team members about the problem’ said Watson.
‘Introduction to new training methods will be useful in your duties as fitness coaches. I believe coaching fitness trainers’ experience alone is inadequate. They must have sound scientific knowledge of physiological fitness training’ added Watson.
‘The physical and mental fitness of players is very important in order for them to make good decisions’ he added.
Watson also thanked Gary for FIFA’s support towards this.
‘Without their active cooperation, it would not have been possible to conduct the course. He also thanked FIFA for the support’
Participants who attended:
Kheri Huseein Ali (Moroto United), Komakech T. Raymond (Ndejje university), Kintu Jimmy (Soana), Daba Musafiri AbdulSamadu (Sadolin Paints FC), Kiwanuka David (BUL), Leo Eruma Adraa (Onduparaka), Simeone Massa (URA FC), Zzinda Ali (Soana), Mugerwa Francis (Bright Stars), Diatta Francis (Kyambago FC), Batabaire David (Edgar Youth), Malinga Richard (KCCA FC), Tezigwa Kenrogers (Maroons), Senfuma Muhamed (Baaza), Kawesa Eddy (Baaza), Kafeero Robert (Lweza, Edward Ssali (Kyambogo University), Zungu Hassan (Kirinya Jinja SS), Kigenyi Yasin, Odongo Aldo, Semwanga Twaibuh, Kasule Richrad, Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Ram Nyakana Mpuga, Henry Barungi, Kizito Dennis.
MAIN PHOTO: Gary, Watson, Richard Malinga (Participant) and Stone Kyambadde
