Overview
The USSSA Capacity Building Program ended on 14th February 2025 after a five-day training at MM Wairaka College, equipping 84 participants in volleyball refereeing, football coaching, netball coaching, and football refereeing. Attended by Ms. Jackline Carol Kuteesa, the program emphasized making sports fun, inclusive, and a tool for talent development. Participants and organizers praised the initiative for its hands-on approach and impact on grassroots sports growth.
The USSSA Capacity Building Program came to a successful close on Friday, 14th February 2025, marking the end of a five-day intensive training session. The program began on Monday, 11th February, was held at MM Wairaka College and attracted 84 participants from primary schools, secondary schools, and local communities. The training focused on four key disciplines: volleyball refereeing, football coaching, netball coaching, and football refereeing, aimed at enhancing the participants’ skills and knowledge in these areas.
Ms. Jackline Carol Kuteesa, the Head Teacher of St. James Senior Secondary School and Vice Chairperson of Head Teachers in the Busoga Region, graced the closing ceremony. In her address, Ms. Kuteesa commended the participants for their dedication and highlighted the importance of such programs in fostering talent and promoting sportsmanship.
Mr. Kirya Daniel, a teacher from Hydocha Primary School in Bugiri and a participant in the volleyball refereeing course, expressed his gratitude to USSSA for organizing the hands-on training. He emphasized how the program had equipped participants with practical skills and a deeper understanding of their respective disciplines.
Mr. Lwanga Godfrey, the Eastern Region Representative of USSSA, delivered a message from Mr. Okanya Patrick, the Head of the Capacity Building Program. Mr. Lwanga congratulated the participants for completing the courses and thanked MM Wairaka College for providing a conducive environment for the training. He also urged head teachers to encourage students to attend such programs in the future, emphasizing the ripple effect of training others within their schools.
In her keynote speech, Ms. Jackline Carol Kuteesa praised the instructors for their patience and commitment throughout the five-day program. She reiterated the core objective of the USSA courses: to make sports enjoyable and inclusive rather than purely competitive. “While competition has its place, it has limits. Sports should be fun, and through this enjoyment, we can identify and nurture talent,” she said. Ms. Kuteesa also stressed the importance of discipline as the foundation of success, both in sports and in life.
The program not only provided participants with technical skills but also fostered a sense of community and collaboration. By equipping individuals with the tools to train others, USSSA aims to create a sustainable impact on sports development in schools.