Petra Organisation’s football coaching workshop ends on a high

Thursday (June 5) marked the conclusion of a two-day football coaching and child safeguarding workshop for teachers and school football coaches from across the country, compliments of the Petra Organisation.

The Organisation teamed up with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, with sessions facilitated by Senior Child Protection Officer Orette Francois and former Golden Jaguars Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz.

The over 20 participants expressed immense satisfaction with the information received, knowledge gained and the practical football tactics and formations shared throughout the sessions.

The workshop aimed to not only develop coaching skills, but also emphasise the importance of child safeguarding in sport.

Recommendations were made for further improvement and continuation of such initiatives. The Petra Organisation pledged its continued support through sponsorship for programmes of this nature.

Teachers and coaches present at the workshop promised to apply the knowledge gained in a practical manner to their student-players, ensuring that the impact of the programme extends well beyond the classroom.

Adding to the significance of the closing ceremony was Raydon Kramer, who recently returned from a stint in Brazil.

He shared his enriching experiences with fellow coaches, offering further insight into international football development.

The two-day programme was sponsored by ExxonMobil Guyana, who has partnered with the Petra Organisation to host an annual Boys and Girls Under-14 championship.