V-ball players invited to FIVB coaches clinic

A coaches clinic conducted by the Federation International de Volleyball will be held next month on Saipan and the Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association is inviting volleyball players to sign up for the program.

NMIVA president Laurie Peterka said the clinic— FIVB Coaches Course – Level 1 (How to Coach)—is open to volleyball players who have basic skills and knowledge of the game.

Individuals interested in participating will also be required to commit to the entire weeklong program set for the second and third weeks of August.

“We will be accepting a maximum of 30 participants. If you are interested, you are responsible for completing an application form and depositing your fees—$150 for non-NMIVA members or $130 for NMIVA members—with NMIVA by July 16,” she said.

The course fees include: coaching workbook, videos and handouts, equipment for training, T-shirts, facilities, and a graduation banquet at Pacific Islands Club.

The FIVB Coaches Course – Level 1 (How to Coach) program is for under-privileged countries. Also dubbed the Volleyball Cooperation Programme, it is part of Volleyball World Vision 2012.

“We were selected for the FIVB Coaches Course – Level 1 (How to Coach) community development program. The program will focus on indoor volleyball coaching practices, theories, and techniques,” said Peterka.

FIVB is sending Tomas Santamaria from Australia to serve as the instructor of the clinic. Graduates of this program will earn an FIVB Level 1 Coaching Certificate—an invaluable asset towards the development of volleyball for both the CNMI as a whole and for the individuals who complete the course.

Applications for the August FIVB Coaches Clinic are now available for pick up at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Please see Joe Mettao between 8am to 4pm, Monday-Friday all this week.

Peterka said applications will be collected at the Ada Gym conference room on Wednesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 16.

“All applications and deposits must be turned in by July 16, no exceptions,” she said.

If you have any questions or are looking for additional information, contact Laurie Peterka at laurie.peterka@saipan.com or NMIVA board member Russ Quinn at saipanruss@yahoo.com.

NMIVA is the CNMI’s umbrella volleyball association covering all aspects of indoor and outdoor games and players. NMIVA is a bona fide current member of FIVB and NMASA.

All of the organization’s fundraisers put money into the development of volleyball in the CNMI. NMIVA is encouraging volleyball enthusiasts to become a member today for $20/year—get regular email updates and discounts on all NMIVA-sanctioned volleyball events throughout the year.