{"id":120268,"date":"2026-02-22T09:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T09:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/atletico-de-madrid-to-upskill-13-rwandan-youth-coaches"},"modified":"2026-02-22T09:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T09:46:28","slug":"atletico-de-madrid-to-upskill-13-rwandan-youth-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/atletico-de-madrid-to-upskill-13-rwandan-youth-coaches","title":{"rendered":"Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid to upskill 13 Rwandan youth coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Thirteen Rwandan youth coaches have been selected to take part in a nine-month, world-class training programme delivered by Atle\u0301tico de Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>The course, part of a partnership existing between the Spanish LaLiga club and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) through Visit Rwanda initiative, aims to strengthen the technical and tactical skills of youth coaches across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Former Rwanda captain Haruna Niyonzima (C) is among 13 Rwandan coaches selected to benefit from Atletico Madrid coaching programme. Photos courtesy<\/p>\n<p>The selected group comprises 10 men and three women, chosen from a pool of 43 applicants following a rigorous evaluation process. The assessment focused on their understanding of football principles, technical knowledge and overall coaching philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of the programme, participants will complete online modules designed to deepen their grasp of modern football methodology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFootball goes beyond the practical gestures that lead to scoring a goal. It\u2019s about understanding why certain decisions must be made and how to prepare players mentally and tactically before a match. This is what we expect to learn from the experts,\u201d Oscarie Iragena, one of the selected coaches, told Times Sport.<\/p>\n<p>Carlos Cano, the Sports Coordinator of Atle\u0301tico de Madrid\u2019s International Department, explained that participants will receive structured technical support and season-long mentorship based on the renowned Academia Atle\u0301tico de Madrid methodology, one of Europe\u2019s most respected football development systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are focused on capacity building, starting with coaches before reaching the athletes. We believe this course will not only enhance their knowledge but also open doors for them to pursue careers beyond the African continent,\u201d Cano said.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Fabrice Shema described the initiative as a major step forward for grassroots football development in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only way to achieve sustainable progress in grassroots football is by ensuring our coaches have the right calibre to deliver quality knowledge. This is our starting point,\u201d Shema noted.<\/p>\n<p>While the coaches will follow most of the programme online, they will periodically travel to Madrid for hands-on training sessions at the Academia Atle\u0301tico de Madrid. Upon completion, they will receive official certification or recognition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Thirteen Rwandan youth coaches have been selected to take part in a nine-month, world-class training programme delivered by Atle\u0301tico de Madrid. 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