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International Coaches Course Level I Opens at NORCECA-FIVB Regional Development Center in the Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, November 9, 2025. – With the participation of 41 coaches from Mexico, Romania, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Cuba, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, an International Coaches Course Level I officially began at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Development Center.

The opening ceremony was attended by Garibaldi Bautista, President of the Dominican Olympic Committee; Amos Anglade, Acting President of the Dominican Volleyball Federation (FEDOVOLI); FIVB Instructor Renzo Juárez from Peru; and Professor Nelson José Ramírez, Director of the Development Center.

In his opening remarks, Bautista congratulated the participants for their commitment to professional growth, emphasizing that their training will contribute to the advancement of volleyball in their respective countries. “Once again, this Development Center sets an example in the education and training of professionals in all areas of volleyball and national sport,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Anglade highlighted the prestige of the Regional Development Center, describing it as “the number one in the world,” and expressed FEDOVOLI’s pride in hosting this leading institution for volleyball education.

FIVB Instructor Renzo Juárez shared his satisfaction at returning to the center where he completed the courses that led him to become an international instructor. “I am very proud to be here and committed to giving my best so that participants acquire the highest level of knowledge,” he said.

Finally, Professor Nelson José Ramírez welcomed the coaches and expressed gratitude for the continuous support received from the NORCECA Confederation, presided over by Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, and from the FIVB, in their shared mission to strengthen technical development across the region.

The five-day course includes theoretical sessions at the Development Center’s main headquarters and practical sessions at Club Deportivo Naco.