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.