The Burkinabè Handball Federation recently organized a five-day workshop from September 21-26, 2026, in Ouagadougou to train 35 handball coaches in License D, a diploma aimed at young handball players' coaches. The opening ceremony, sponsored by Wassa Bondo, president of the Administrative Council of the Sports and Private Press Support Fund (FASP), marked a significant step in developing Burkinabè handball. This initiative aims to expand handball practice in Burkina Faso by introducing 35 trainees to handball fundamentals.
The training, led by IHF expert Basile Kocou, focuses on pedagogy and methodology to coach children. Kocou emphasized that License D is the foundation of the coaches' journey, and the five-day program aims to exchange ideas, learn, and strengthen technical bases to form young talents. He stressed the importance of active participation and attendance from all trainees for the training's success. The License D program is crucial in developing handball in Burkina Faso.
Wassa Bondo, sponsor of the training, praised the initiative, highlighting the importance of investing in coaches' training to develop and professionalize sports. She noted that behind every progressing team or emerging athlete is a coach who guides, advises, corrects, and transmits values. Bondo encouraged trainees to be diligent during the training, emphasizing its contribution to a better-structured Burkinabè handball.
The Burkinabè Handball Federation's initiative aligns with its goal of promoting handball in the country. By strengthening coaches' skills, the federation aims to improve the competitiveness of Burkinabè teams in national and international scenes. The License D training program is a significant step towards achieving this objective.
The training program's impact extends beyond the 35 participating coaches. As they apply their new skills, they will contribute to developing young handball players in Burkina Faso. This, in turn, will help grow the sport's popularity and potentially produce talented athletes who can compete at national and international levels.
The Burkinabè Handball Federation's efforts to develop handball in the country have been acknowledged by stakeholders. The federation's commitment to providing quality training programs for coaches demonstrates its dedication to promoting the sport. The License D training program is a testament to this commitment.
As the training program concludes, the 35 coaches will return to their respective teams, equipped with new skills and knowledge to develop young handball players. The Burkinabè Handball Federation's investment in coaches' training is expected to yield positive results, contributing to the growth and development of handball in Burkina Faso.
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- The Burkinabè Handball Federation organized a License D training program for 35 coaches to improve their skills and promote handball in the country.
