Coach Canvasses Taekwando Trainers In Schools

President, Professional
Taekwondo Coaches’ Association  Ferguson Oluigbo, has urged school authorities to ensure that only certified coaches would train upcoming talents.
Oluigbo told newsmen in Lagos that the aim was to make sure that budding talents would have strong foundation.
“It is very important for upcoming talents in our schools to be guided according to the core values of taekwondo sport which has styles and techniques.
“The knowledge of these ethics can only be imparted to budding talents by seasoned coaches, who will in return help in developing their skills.’’ he said.
He advised coaches to update their knowledge and qualifications to be able to be patronised by schools.
“ A lot of coaches are out there, but school authorities must be careful in granting permission to any coach to train their pupils in the sport.’’ he said.
Oluigbo said that taekwondo, being a martial art, had standard rules, which athletes must apply during contests to avoid penalties or disqualification.
According to him, the athletes are not violent but disciplined.
He stressed that the sport helped athletes to control their temper and defend themselves in a crisis situations.
“It is against the ethics of taekwondo for athletes to fight anyhow; discipline is the watchword; they must not do anything that will jeopardise their career,’’ he said.

A weight lifter showing off his skills at a national meet, recently.