30 participants, including five teachers, have embarked on their CAF D certificate journey in Embakasi Central.The course whick kicked off on Tuesday forms part of the Federation’s focus on women and youth football and seeks to empower the grassroots level of football by equipping educators with the necessary skills to nurture young talent effectively.Five teachers are part of a ten-day CAF D License coaching course that kicks off today in Embakasi Central, courtesy of area MP Benjamin Gathiru🔗 https://t.co/zv8FSrNANj— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) August 8, 2023 The teachers recognize that honing their coaching abilities will play a crucial role in shaping the budding football stars of tomorrow and their involvement directly contributes to the realization of the broader goals set by the FIFA Football For Schools and Women’s Football Campaign programs.Joseph Juma, Waylight High school teacher participating in the program, shared his perspective on the profound importance of acquiring these enhanced coaching skills.##NAJAVA_MECA_7417133##“The future of football is with the young ones. While handling them we also realized we needed a professional approach to football so that we can direct them correctly on how they are supposed to play. If the coach is well equipped he will impart the right knowledge so they’ll grow up knowing the right way to go,” opined Juma.“Teachers being equipped with coaching skills can’t be overemphasized, because they are with these kids at a very tender age before they go professional. If they were trained professionally from the beginning it will make work easier for their future coaches,” Juma added.Stars Abroad: Full minutes for Clarke Oduor as Bradford cruise in the Carabao CupFKF CEO Barry Otieno, echoing the sentiment, highlighted the fundamental role of grassroots and youth development in achieving the Federation’s priorities of women and youth football.“Effective grassroots and youth development forms the bedrock of our commitment to advancing women’s and youth football. Through proper training and nurturing, we are sowing the seeds for a vibrant future in Kenyan football.”The course is under the tutelage of FKF instructors Bernard Kawinzi and George Mwangi and will run for ten days until Friday 18 August 2023.
