Asia Triathlon

ITU experts, Franz Studer from South Africa and Eugene Lee form Singapore, conducted an ITU level 1 coaching course hosted in Amman, Jordan from December 1st to 5st. The coaching course were joined by 13 candidates with coaching background in triathlon related sports mostly in Jordan. Throughout the course, they had shown their eagerness to learn about triathlon coaching to develop our sport in their country and region.

Even with the many challenges faced, the two facilitators’ understanding the needs of the emerging countries, managed to get over them and create cheerful mood for participants to commit their best effort to upgrade knowledge and coaching skills.

Firas Al Hmood, one of participants from Jordan, expressed that they can be more confident on their coaching after 5 days coaching practices and exercises. “We really appreciate two ITU facilitators who make effort to help us be better coaches.” Said Faisal Hourani who has been coaching swim for more than 20 years.

The lead facilitator, “Franz Studer”, tried his best to keep the participants open minded by asking many questions because many of them have coaching careers in other sports. “I am privileged to work with coaches from the Middle East again. I will help them build the solid foundation to reach next level.” Franz said.

Assistant facilitator, Eugene Lee, expressed his satisfaction on the course by commenting that the Middle East has great potential and all they require now would be specific coach education and exposure in the sport.

Ki, ASTC Sports Development Coordinator, expressed “we placed another important foot step to boost our sport development in the Middle East. Jordan Triathlon Federation is planning to host the inaugural West Asian Triathlon Championships next year. We will find out what we can do for the success of the race.”

Next project in Asia is Talent Identification Camp in Thailand from January 26th to 31st.