Uganda’s Shilla Omuriwe and Iran’s Maedeh Borhani Esfahani complete 21 months programme as 31 coaches graduate from Cohort 4
Ugandan coach Shilla Omuriwe and Iran’s Maedeh Borhani Esfahani recently graduated from the Women in Sport High-performance (WISH) pathway programme designed to empower female coaches.
The pair were part of Cohort 4 of the WISH programme that saw 31 coaches from 25 countries and 15 International Federations graduate after successfully completing the 21-month course.
WISH is a mentorship and training programme jointly supported by Olympic Solidarity and a number of International Federations (IF). It aims to help female coaches, who have the potential and ambition, progress into high-performance/elite coaching roles at national, continental and international competitions, including major events such as World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Cohort 4 of the WISH programme from which 31 coaches from 25 countries and 15 International Federations graduated. (Photo credits: WISH PROGRAMME)
The programme aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) long-term commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion by promoting women’s leadership in sport.
The 21-month programme gave participants access to self-assessment and 360-degree feedback on leadership and sport-specific competencies, residential session for 5 days at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, 8 online leadership sessions, 8 leadership mentor sessions, 4 sport-specific mentor sessions led by their IFs, and engagement with the National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
Shannon Winzer, Head Coach of Volleyball Canada women’s team, was the sport-specific mentor for Omuriwe and Borhani.
Shannon Winzer (right), Head Coach of Volleyball Canada women’s team, was the sport-specific mentor for Shilla Omuriwe (left) and Maedeh Borhani Esfahani. (Photo credits: SHILLA OMURIWE)
Omuriwe, who will continue coaching in Uganda and wants to set up a female coaches’ network, said she has gotten invaluable experience and networks from the WISH Programme.
“The programme is a significant milestone in my career. I feel incredibly proud and grateful to have completed this transformative 21 months journey. I’ve been equipped with knowledge and leadership skills that have reshaped how I approach coaching.
“It has given me the courage to keep dreaming, being brave and resilient. The WISH programme has provided me with tools, mentorship, and networks required…
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