The five-day LFA/FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches’ Workshop successfully concluded on Friday, 5 December, at the Liberia Football Association (LFA) headquarters.
Twenty-three (23) goalkeeping coaches successfully participated in the high-profile course, which ran from 1 to 5 December.
During the intensive workshop, coaches underwent theory and practical sessions, gaining invaluable knowledge from topics such as Goalkeeper methodology and the role of the goalkeeper coach in modern football among others.
During the closing ceremony, lead FIFA Instructor Alejandro Heredia stressed that while the course was concluding, the real work for the participants was just beginning.
”This is not the end; this is just the beginning. You now have the responsibility to take this knowledge and train Liberian goalkeepers and change the narrative of football in this country.” He noted.
He urged the participants to utilize the specialized knowledge and implement it to elevate the standards, and ensure the next generation of Liberian keepers can compete effectively on the global stage.
LFA President Mustapha Raji congratulated the participants not just for attending, but also for their dedication to football development something he said is a clear sign of their commitment to the future of the game in Liberia.
The President then re-emphasized his administration’s unwavering pledge: ”Developing football at all levels remains the cornerstone of our mandate.”
He assured the coaches that the Association would support their efforts to implement the specialized training they had received.
Finally, he extended his gratitude to the instructors for selflessly sharing their invaluable knowledge and acknowledged the foundational support for the entire initiative provided by FIFA.
Speaking on behalf of the twenty-three coaches, Nathaniel Sherman extended their gratitude to the LFA for organizing the high-profile training and for its continuous effort to invest in football development.
He also thanked the FIFA Instructors, Alejandro and Cameroon Cox for the invaluable knowledge, modern techniques, and specialized methodologies they had shared over the five days.
The coaches acknowledged that the specialized training had equipped them with the knowledge to implement their duties at their respective clubs and national teams.
