Rugby Football Union now has 22 more rugby coaches after Get Into Rugby training conducted at Saint Andrews High School in Blantyre over the weekend.<\/p>\n
The course drew participants from as far as Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Salima, and Zomba.<\/p>\n
Facilitator for the training, World Rugby and Rugby Africa coach, Eric Situma from Kenya, said he was impressed with the enthusiasm shown by the participants.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey showed that they have passion for the game and want to know more,\u201d Situma said.<\/p>\n
Situma also hailed Rugby Football Union for its effort in developing the sport in the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am particularly impressed with the involvement of the youth in the development programmes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future of the sport lies in the youth hence the need to train them in the basics of the sports.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rugby Football Union development officer, Russell Suter, said following the graduation of the 22, Malawi now has 51 qualified coaches.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn all, Malawi now has 51 new rugby coaches qualified at either Get Into Rugby or Level 1. A number of coaches did both courses. This include three women,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSunday saw 22 coaches qualify as level 1 rugby coaches . The level 1 course is an actual qualification and coaches had to complete two online rugby courses and attend the one day intensive training session to qualify.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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