FIBA & World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) “Start Coaching” programme for Guyana on February 16-17

…Haynes lobbies for Isley

Coaching Instructor Nelson Isley of the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) is schedule to arrive in Guyana to begin implementation of the FIBA and WABC’s “Start Coaching” programme for grassroots coaches, and to conduct a Level 1 Coaches’ assessment clinic for more advanced coaches.

This two-day clinic would comprise grassroots coaching activities from the newly published handbook, which includes a coach’s workbook, activities book, practice plans and a facilitator’s handbook to support national federations to promote and grow coaches at grassroots level, including ex-players, new coaches, parents and physical education (PE) teachers.

This newly developed handbook features:
• Coach’s Workbook: the “textbook” for the programme
• Activities Book: a collection of activities that coaches can use to teach
• Practice Plans: 10 practice plans to help a coach get through their first season
• Facilitator Handbook: the coach’s workbook, including sample answers to the follow up sections

GABF General Secretary Patrick Haynes lobbied with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to get WABC Instructor Nelson Isley to kick-off the Start Coaching programme in Guyana as part of the GABF’s strategic goals to promote basketball coaching at the grassroots level.
Patrick Haynes has said, “This is the key to making our sport stronger, more popular, and enjoyable for all. This programme is designed to give coaches starting out in coaching practical tips on how to make learning basketball fun, and how to keep players active and engaged. I believe the GABF can use these resources to not only provide valuable coaching information and coaching methods, but also encourage and help those interested to start coaching.”