Mosaad Elaiuty crafts champions on and off the court

In sitting volleyball’s colourful world, where skill, strategy and sheer resilience converge, one of the tacticians that resonates profoundly is Dr. Mosaad Elaiuty.

With his years of experience and passion for the discipline, he has not only steered Egypt to Paralympic success but is now weaving his magic with the men’s and women’s teams of Rwanda.

Reflecting on his remarkable career, Elaiuty shared insights gleaned over 15 years of dedicated service to the sport – all with heart and hard work.

“I joined many tournaments, from World Championships to African Championships and Paralympic Games with the Egyptian team, gathering invaluable experience” he recounted.

“This journey of collecting a lot of information, experience and system from the different teams, culminated with winning a Paralympic bronze in Rio de Janeiro.”

Now, in Rwanda, the Egyptian coach is embarking on a mission to usher both the men’s and women’s team into a new level of excellence. Drawing from his rich reservoir of knowledge and techniques from around the globe, he crafted the programme’s roadmap for success.

“When I arrived here, I put a plan to put both teams in the right way to be the best teams in the world,” Elaiuty remarked.

“The women’s team has already been successful when I arrived here and they were eighth or ninth in the world. Now they are fifth and aiming to be fourth in the world. As for the men’s team, my plan is to improve the Rwandan League because with a stronger league, I can get a lot of new players.

“Even now, my focus is on young players. This way, we will have a pool of players for the national team. My plan is to go step by step to be in the Top 4 teams in the world, and then fight for a medal in the Paralympic Games.”

His coaching style is simple yet effective – focus on the basics, nurture talent, and never stop learning.

Central to his coaching philosophy is also the holistic development of his players. Beyond honing their skills, he places a premium on fostering a healthy lifestyle and instilling a sense of discipline and responsibility.

“The best lesson I can teach my players is how to be committed players. This means having responsibility for themselves and for their team, maintaining a healthy…