UIPM Coaches Certification Programme: Development coaches begin journey in Tashkent (UZB)

Eleven coaches from across Uzbekistan have climbed the first rung of the ladder on the UIPM Coaches Certification Programme (CCP) after a week-long course in Tashkent (UZB).

The course, overseen by UIPM Instructor and Level 4 coach Alexei Vasilianov of Moldova from March 29 to April 2, was the first at Level 1 of the CCP to be conducted online and was delivered simultaneously in Russian and Uzbek.

The goal of the course was to educate and certify UIPM Development Coaches to enable them to create a plan for recruitment strategies and talent identification and to safely manage Laser Run, Biathle and Triathle training sessions.

Alexei Vasilianov (MDA) said: “Modern Pentathlon in Uzbekistan in developing very fast and significantly at the moment.

“The President of the Uzbek Federation has managed to get a team of young, enthusiastic and eager to develop individuals. They do not have enough experience in Modern Pentathlon yet, but they have good potential, resources and ambitions. 

“Thanks to UIPM preparation, guidance and control we have successfully managed to deliver the course, both theoretical and practical sessions, to a high level.” 

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