{"id":178,"date":"2026-05-18T17:49:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/lagos-netball-rollout-boosts-teachers-after-train-the-trainer-clinic\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:49:23","slug":"lagos-netball-rollout-boosts-teachers-after-train-the-trainer-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/lagos-netball-rollout-boosts-teachers-after-train-the-trainer-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos Netball Rollout Boosts Teachers After Train-the-Trainer Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The push to bring netball into secondary schools across Lagos State has accelerated after a three-day Train-the-Trainer coaching clinic wrapped up at Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba. The session was designed to ensure teachers leave with the know-how to introduce and sustain the sport at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>The programme was arranged by the Lagos State branch of the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (LAGAFFAN), working together with the Lagos State Sports Commission via the Lagos State Netball Association.<\/p>\n<p><h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A three-day Train-the-Trainer clinic for netball took place at Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba.<\/li>\n<li>The initiative is aimed at introducing netball into secondary schools across Lagos State.<\/li>\n<li>LAGAFFAN Lagos State organised the programme with support from the Lagos State Sports Commission through the Lagos State Netball Association.<\/li>\n<li>Thirty Games Masters and Mistresses from six educational districts took part.<\/li>\n<li>The training focused on giving teachers both foundational knowledge and practical skills for grassroots development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thirty Games Masters and Mistresses representing the six educational districts across Lagos State attended the clinic. Their training centred on building teachers\u2019 understanding of netball fundamentals and giving them hands-on coaching skills to grow participation from the school level.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers framed the initiative as a key move to widen sports involvement among students, while also helping create a route for spotting and developing netball talent. They are confident that placing the sport in schools will boost awareness throughout Lagos State and help nurture athletes who can go on to represent the state\u2014and Nigeria\u2014at upcoming competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The clinic also served to underscore the expanding role former female athletes are playing in grassroots sports development, with a particular emphasis on lifting lesser-covered disciplines across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The push to bring netball into secondary schools across Lagos State has accelerated after a three-day Train-the-Trainer coaching clinic wrapped up at Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba. The session was designed to ensure teachers leave with the know-how to introduce and sustain the sport at the grassroots level. 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