Grassroots soccer coach Alabi Boluwaji Victor, popularly often called BAVIS, has declared his ambition to coach at the highest degree of soccer, together with the Nigerian nationwide staff, whereas urging fellow grassroots coaches to embrace skilled certification as a pathway to bettering participant growth.
BAVIS made this identified throughout an unique interview with Sports247 at the ongoing CAF D Licence Coaching Course held at Agro Terra Resort, Joga-Orile, in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The programme, that includes 40 collaborating coaches, gives a possibility for soccer tacticians to strengthen their technical information and achieve a deeper understanding of contemporary teaching rules.
Speaking about his resolution to enrol, BAVIS defined that his need to enhance his soccer information had existed lengthy earlier than the teaching programme was introduced to Ogun State.
“I have always wanted to improve my football knowledge, so when the opportunity was brought to Ogun State, it increased my motivation, and I believe I will learn new things,” he instructed Sports247.
For the bold coach, having the programme inside Ogun State has created a possibility to pursue skilled growth whereas constructing on his present teaching expertise.
Reflecting on classes gained from the course, BAVIS emphasised the continuously evolving nature of soccer and the significance of adapting teaching strategies to altering calls for.
“Football is broad, and the way around it keeps changing from time to time, so I would say that I have learnt dynamism around the basics and leadership progression,” he defined.
His feedback underline the significance of mixing basic teaching information with management abilities to create an setting the place younger gamers can develop successfully.
‘Knowledge Is Power’ — BAVIS Urges Coaches
Looking forward, BAVIS revealed that his final ambition extends past grassroots soccer.
“My aim is to coach at the top level, and the national team is not exempted,” he declared.
He additionally inspired coaches who’ve but to acquire recognised {qualifications} to spend money on their skilled growth.
“I would like all grassroots football coaches who are yet to obtain one certification or the other to do so because knowledge is power. What you don’t know, you can’t teach.”
According to BAVIS, improved teaching training will assist grassroots coaches present younger footballers with the steerage and setting essential to develop their abilities.
For BAVIS, the CAF D Licence represents greater than one other qualification. It is a step in the direction of his ambition of teaching at the highest degree whereas contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s subsequent era of soccer abilities.

