Coach-less school sides taking intiative

ORGANISING a team as a student without a coach in the Port Moresby schools soccer competition indicates leadership potential.
The Evadahana Primary School soccer team is a classic example of such. Every week, the U18 boys’ and girls’ teams train without a coach in the Port Moresby Schools Football Association competition.
Evadahana U18 girls’ team captain Elizabeth Goya told The National that although it was a challenge training without a coach, they were taking the responsibility in their stride.
Every day after classes, Goya organises her teammates and leads them at training.
After winning their last two games, she believes Evadahana are heading in the right direction.
“We train every week, our boys’ and girls’ teams train alongside each,” Eighth grader Goya said.
“We don’t have a coach, but we like to play. On Saturdays, we all meet up at the school before coming to play.”
PMSFA secretary John Agovai commended students who organise their sides.
“It’s great to see students take responsibility,” he said.
“It shows that when they grow older, they become natural leaders.” De La Salle Secondary’s U18 side is understood to be taking a similar approach to Evadahana.