From July 12 to 20, the “B” License Coaches Course was held in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The course belonging to the International Handball Federation and the Confederation of South and Central America Handball (IHF-COSCABAL) was held at the ISEF N°1 Romero Brest, the organization was in charge of the Argentine Handball Confederation (CAH) through its National School of Coaches (ENEHA).
This is the first time that the B License training for coaches is held on the continent. It is worth mentioning that during 2024, Argentina hosted the “C” and “D” License Courses.
The highlight of the training was the presence of trainer Jorge Dueñas, who arrived from Spain and was in charge of the course together with experienced Argentine trainer Eduardo “Dady” Gallardo.
Both coaches are members of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Training and Methods Commission.
Large turnout
Course participants came from different parts of the continent, the main objective is to continue training and obtain the necessary tools for our sport to grow throughout the region.
Participants in this opportunity were: Matías Álvarez, Daniel Betti, Rubén Busolín, Cristian Campos, Martín Duhau, Sebastián Espoz Lazos, Sebastián Ferraro, Gastón González Arias, Marcelo Gramcko, Matías Gründfeld, Rodolfo Jung, Jorge Leguiza, Fernando Lope de Vergara, Guillermo Milano, Gustavo Pallero, Guillermo Pastene, Leonardo Puñales Bonilla, Pablo Robledo, Pablo Sznitowski and Matías Vergara.
It is important to note that from 2027 it will be a mandatory condition to have a Coaches License for IHF events.
Statements
“This course has an interactive format with the coaches, they receive information from the speakers and also participate actively in preparing training sessions, discussions and conversations on different technical-tactical topics of handball”, said Jorge Dueñas, Spanish coach.Jorge Dueñas, Spanish coach.
“It has been a very good experience, with a totally different course format where there is a great participation of level coaches. The learning is for everyone and it is very enriching.”Eduardo Gallardo, Argentine coach.
“My experience in the course was really very good and constructive. I highlight the lecturers such as Jorge Dueñas, the Spanish trainer, and also for the exchange generated with colleagues”.
“It was very interesting to work together with teachers from very different contexts, to see the practices of other coaches and to exchange experiences in sports management, resource management, organization and planning”. Leonardo Puñales Bonilla, Uruguayan trainer.
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By Loly Coria
