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Jamaican women train in China for two months
KINGSTON Jamaica, September 28, 2018 - As a result of a three
(3) year partnership between the Chinese and Jamaican
Governments, a group of Women Volleyball Players benefitted from
a Training and Development Program in Kunming, China from July 7
to September 7.
The players were selected by Chinese Coaches who conducted a one
(1) month selection process that took place in Jamaica in
January 2018. The team to China was accompanied by former
national player, Shedeiky Hamilton-Barnes, who received her FIVB
Level 1 Coaches Certificate last year, and Jackie Cowan, JaVA
General Secretary and Team Manager.
During their time in China a vast improvement was seen in the
technical abilities of the ladies, as training was twice per
day, six (6) days a week, and was quite intense. Numerous
practice matches took place between the Jamaican team and
University Teams.
According to Jackie Cowan, the program was a resounding success.
New positions were tested, strengths were found, weaknesses were
diminished, team spirit was built, matches were lost, and
matches were won. Gym routines were set and executed, exams were
given and passed. All in all, we believe that in years to come
the upgraded skills of the athletes will provide a greater
contribution to their schools, clubs and our national teams. |