SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 17, 2013 - Samantha
Mann of St Lucia was selected as the most outstanding participant
during the International Coaches Course Level II that concluded in
Santo Domingo on Sunday.
Nelson Ramirez, director of the FIVB/NORCECA Regional
Development Center in the Dominican Republic praised the qualities
of Mann and encouraged her to share her experiences with coaches
and players in St Lucia and the ECVA region.
"We are elated to know that one participant from the Eastern
Caribbean region attained the best grades in this course," Ramirez
said. "These are very good news for our friends in St Lucia."
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the course held at the
headquarters of the Development Center, Ramirez also said to be
proud about the number of activities held during 2013.
"We really had a very busy and fruitful year," Ramirez said.
"And I want to thank NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz for
the support offered by the confederation and his personal
enthusiasm in favor of the development of volleyball and beach
volleyball in the region."
"I also want to congratulate all the participants in our courses
and seminars and to thank the instructors who worked together with
our staff and the national federations that hosted our activities,"
Ramirez added.