Level 2 International Volleyball Coaching Course Concludes Successfully 

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 7, 2024. – With the participation of 23 coaches, a Level 2 International Volleyball Coaching Course concluded, held from October 1 to 5 at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in Santo Domingo. 

Dominican coach Jorge Guillen Rodríguez had an outstanding performance among participants from Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Coach Guillen achieved the highest scores in both theoretical and practical evaluations. 

The course was led by FIVB Instructor Francisco Hervas from Spain, along with speakers Bernardo Mesa, Dr. Victor Figueroa, Rusber Campos from Venezuela, and Dennis Céspedes. 

Bernardo Mesa addressed topics related to the physical preparation of athletes. Dr. Figueroa covered medical aspects and doping. Rusber Campos shared his expertise in statistics and team analysis. Meanwhile, Dennis Céspedes, FIVB international referee, discussed the latest rule changes implemented by the FIVB. 

In his closing remarks, instructor Francisco Hervas congratulated all participants for their high level of volleyball knowledge and encouraged them to continue learning about the new techniques of the game. 

Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, via video conference, also congratulated all the participating coaches, urging them to continue working in their respective countries to strengthen volleyball within the NORCECA Confederation. Marte Hoffiz indicated NORCECA’s commitment to supporting training sessions and seminars organized by the Regional Development Center in Santo Domingo. 

The closing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Nelson Eddy González Montilla, Technical Director of the National Institute of Physical Education. 

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