The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) significantly boosted coach education worldwide in June 2025, delivering 18 comprehensive coaching courses across 14 countries. These programs, spanning five continental confederations—NORCECA, CAVB, CSV, CEV, and AVC—covered various levels of volleyball and beach volleyball instruction, from foundational skills to advanced strategies.
Throughout the month, participants engaged in both theoretical instruction and practical on-court sessions, meticulously designed to enhance knowledge and reinforce key coaching skills. FIVB-appointed instructors guided coaches through crucial topics such as technical development, game systems, and comprehensive athlete preparation. Many courses achieved full enrollment and notably featured a strong presence of women coaches, highlighting the growing demand for formal coach education across all tiers of the sport.
Course Highlights by Location:
St. Kitts & Nevis: Beach Volleyball Excellence
An Olympic Solidarity-sponsored FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course was held in Basseterre from June 2 to 6, 2025. This program attracted 26 participants, including nine women, to the St. Kitts & Nevis NOC Headquarters. Instructor Rick Bevis led the course, which welcomed a diverse group with varying levels of experience. Running concurrently with an athlete training camp and the ECVA Championships, the course allowed coaches to apply newly acquired skills in a live competitive environment, fostering continuous development.
Côte d’Ivoire: Advancing Volleyball Coaching
From June 4 to 8, 2025, Abidjan’s Palais des Sports hosted an FIVB Coaches Course Level II Volleyball. Instructor Samir Assam led the French-language program, welcoming 34 active participants, seven of whom were women. The instructor praised the candidates` high level of expertise, passion, and commitment, noting their active contribution to a positive and engaged atmosphere throughout the five-day course.
Ecuador: High-Level Coaching Development
Quito hosted an Olympic Solidarity-supported FIVB Coaches Course Level III Volleyball from June 4 to 11, 2025. This Spanish-language course, led by FIVB instructors Luis Muchaga and Francisco Hervas, brought together 32 coaches at the Concentra Deportiva de Pichincha. Organized in close coordination with the Ecuadorian Volleyball Federation, the week-long program maintained high participant focus and utilized the venue`s facilities efficiently, ensuring a productive and well-supported learning environment.
Gambia: Strengthening Grassroots Volleyball
In Africa, an Olympic Solidarity-supported FIVB Coaches Course Level I Volleyball took place in Banjul, Gambia, from June 9 to 13, 2025. Led by FIVB instructor Appie Krijnsen in collaboration with the Gambia Volleyball Federation, the course welcomed over 24 participants, many already active in local coaching initiatives. This five-day program was crucial for strengthening grassroots efforts and aligned with national plans to expand the reach and quality of volleyball development.
Hungary: Foundational Skills in Bekescsaba
Hungary hosted the first of its two June courses: an FIVB Coaches Course Level I Volleyball in Bekescsaba from June 9 to 13, 2025. Instructor Laszlo Hollosy led 15 participants through sessions aimed at reinforcing foundational coaching skills and enhancing knowledge of game strategies and teaching methods. The Hungarian Volleyball Federation provided strong support, ensuring a smooth and high-quality learning experience.
Ethiopia: Enhancing National Coaching Capacity
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted an Olympic Solidarity-sponsored FIVB Coaches Course Level II Volleyball from June 10 to 14, 2025. Instructor Thulan Maphosa led the program, which brought together 44 participants, notably including 12 women coaches. Supported by the Ethiopian Volleyball Federation, this course significantly contributed to enhancing national coaching capacity through targeted technical training.
Libya: Introducing Key Coaching Concepts
An FIVB Coaches Course Level I Volleyball was held in Misrata from June 10 to 14, 2025. Instructor Mostafa Ahchouche led the French-language course, engaging 40 participants. Organized with the support of the Libyan Volleyball Federation, the program focused on introducing essential coaching concepts to new and developing coaches, fostering a strong and collaborative learning environment through high local engagement.
Gambia: Focus on Beach Volleyball
The second course in Gambia for the month was an FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course held in Banjul from June 14 to 18. Supported by Olympic Solidarity, Instructor Mohammed Benhamida led 27 participants at Independence Stadium. The course included practical beach volleyball sessions, group discussions, video analysis, and workshops, concluding with proposals from the Gambia Volleyball Federation and National Olympic Committee for further development activities.
Saudi Arabia: Advancing Beach Volleyball
An FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course was conducted in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from June 15 to 19. Led by FIVB instructor Charles Thilakarathne, the English-language course brought together 34 participants, including five women, focusing on strengthening their knowledge of technical, tactical, and physical preparation for beach volleyball. The program emphasized practical sessions, promoting a modern approach to instruction.
Botswana: Deepening Coaching Principles
From June 16 to 20, a Level II FIVB Coaches Course was held in Gaborone, Botswana. Instructor Shadrack Modiakgotla led 40 participants, including ten women, in deepening their knowledge of technical execution and advanced coaching principles. While engagement was high, the course also identified areas requiring further technical refinement, particularly in practical application.
Hungary: Level II Program in Bekescsaba
Hungary`s second course in June was a Level II program in Bekescsaba from June 16 to 20. Instructor Laszló Hollosy guided 19 participants, including four women, through an intensive week of theoretical modules, on-court sessions, and group discussions. The course was well-received for its structure and content, organized to a high standard with support from the Hungarian Volleyball Federation.
Tunisia: Multiple Level I Courses
North Africa featured prominently, starting with an FIVB Coaches Course Level I in Tunis from June 16 to 20. Instructor Achraf Ben Salem (on his first FIVB assignment) led 44 participants, including 14 women, through essential coaching principles. Supported by the Tunisian Volleyball Federation, the well-organized and highly interactive course concluded with positive feedback.
Running concurrently in Tunis from June 16 to 20, a second FIVB Coaches Course Level I was led by Ghezal Chaker. This French-language program attracted 38 participants, including 11 women, focusing on fundamental coaching education through classroom and on-court sessions. Participants responded positively to the structured program and quality instruction, reflecting Tunisia’s ongoing commitment to building a strong coaching base.
Egypt: Comprehensive Coaching Fundamentals
An FIVB Coaches Course Level I was conducted in Cairo, Egypt, from June 17 to 21. Instructor Sherif Altanahi led 34 participants, including several current and former national team players, through practical sessions and classroom lectures covering modern volleyball coaching fundamentals. Experts in physical fitness and rehabilitation were also invited, enhancing the course’s overall technical depth.
Tunisia: Advanced Coach Education
Tunisia completed its third coaching course in June with an FIVB Coaches Course Level II Volleyball in Tunis from June 21 to 25. Instructor Kamel Rekaya led the French-language course, which gathered 38 participants, including seven female coaches. The program offered advanced instruction on planning, game systems, and performance analysis, further strengthening Tunisia’s national coach education structure.
Montenegro: High-Performance Coaching
An Olympic Solidarity-sponsored FIVB Coaches Course Level III Volleyball was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, from June 22 to 29. Instructors Gustavo Meczyk and Cengiz Akarcesme led 20 coaches from around the world in advanced high-performance coaching methods. Hosted in collaboration with the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro and supported by the Montenegrin Olympic Committee, the course explored topics like scouting and advanced team strategies in a seamless learning environment.
Costa Rica: Beach Volleyball Methodology
In the NORCECA zone, an FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course took place in San Jose, Costa Rica, from June 25 to 29, 2025. Instructor Mauro Hernandez led 17 participants through structured training in technical fundamentals, tactical systems, and beach-specific coach methodology. The practical component allowed real-time application of concepts, with the course receiving positive ratings for organization and participant engagement.
Lebanon: Concluding June`s Coaching Initiatives
The final FIVB Coaches Course for June was a Level II Volleyball program held in Batroun, Lebanon, from June 25 to 29, 2025. Expert Aleksandar Boskovic instructed 45 coaches, including 10 women, who demonstrated strong commitment and successfully achieved the program`s objectives. This course concluded a highly active month of global coach development by the FIVB.
Oliver Wrenwick 
Finley Blackwood