SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 18, 2025. – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center officially opened an International Level 2 Volleyball Coaches Course, with the participation of 42 coaches from Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic.
The opening ceremony was attended by prominent sports authorities, including Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports; Garibaldi Bautista, President of the Dominican Olympic Committee; and Dr. Bernardo Mesa, Technical Director of Centro Caribe Sports. Representing the Dominican Volleyball Federation (FEDOVOLI) were Lic. Amós Anglade, First Executive Vice President; Lic. Wellington Valenzuela, Technical Vice President; and Lic. Ángel Rivas, President of the National District Volleyball Association.
Also, present were the FIVB-designated instructors: Luis Muchaga of Spain, who is serving as the course director, joined by Cuco Pacheco of Puerto Rico and Alexander Gutiérrez of Venezuela.
In his remarks, Minister of Sports Kelvin Cruz praised the Development Center for its essential role in training technical personnel involved in volleyball competitions and encouraged participants to make the most of this learning opportunity to further strengthen volleyball in their countries.
On behalf of FEDOVOLI, Amós Anglade welcomed all participants and wished them success throughout the course.
Instructor Luis Muchaga, representing the FIVB, commended the organization of the event and emphasized that the Santo Domingo Development Center continues to be the most active among all FIVB centers worldwide.
The course is supported by the NORCECA Confederation, presided over by Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, and is organized under the leadership of Professor Nelson José Ramírez, Director of the Development Center. The five-day course will conclude on Sunday, September 21.
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