Basketball Federation’s VP to complete Coaching Certification programme in the US

Vice President of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Basketball Federation ( SVGBF), Ramon Johnson, travels to the United States on Wednesday, September 16,2026 to complete the second phase of the International Coaching Enrichment Programme (ICEP).

The SVGBF said in a release that having successfully completed the first module online, Johnson will now move on to the second phase which includes face-to-face instruction and practical coaching experiences in the USA during September and October.

The internationally focused programme is designed to strengthen coaching expertise across areas including athlete development, sports performance, leadership and athlete well-being.

It will include sessions at the University of Delaware, as well as in New York, Philadelphia and Florida, the Federation explained.

An apprenticeship component will also provide opportunities for all participants to gain practical exposure in different sporting environments.

The SVGBF said it views Johnson’s participation as an important investment in the continued development of coaching standards and basketball in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and it looks forward to him sharing the knowledge and experience gained through the programme with coaches and athletes upon his return.

The SVGBF also has extended its sincere appreciation to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Olympic Committee (SVGNOC), for its support in funding and facilitating Johnson’s participation.