Joel Ajayi
Seminar Female sports coaches and administrators have been urged to encourage more sportswomen to attain the peak of their careers.
Prof. Florence Adeyanju, Chairperson, Nigeria Olympic Committee ,NOC, Women’ Commission, made the call in Akwa on Wednesday at a one-day capacity seminar for female coaches and administrators in Southeast.
Adeyanju said the two groups should work harmoniously considering the importance of their work.
She said that while administrators make sports policies, coaches implement them to achieve the set goals.
“Coaches establish good relationships with athletes, administrators, management and stakeholders and gain their support.
“They must adapt methods to fit the athletes and situation, and provide constructive feedback when necessary, as good communication skills are vital”, she said.
She added that the job of coaches was to help young athletes to discover and develop their talents.
Adeyanju, however, commended female coaches and administrators for the success of Nigerian sports women, noting that they were doing well in spite of the challenges facing them.
She noted that female coaches should be provided with all the support they needed to succeed as well as strategies to manage their strengths and weaknesses.
Adeyanju urged female coaches to be mindful of gender issues and encourage inclusiveness and also take cognisance of the organisational structure within which they operated.
She urged administrators to review their training curriculum, while coaches should endeavour to update their capacities.
