I am currently studying sports management (B.A Level) which covers sports event organisation, marketing and stadium management at London Metropolitan University. Below is a list of my qualifications and the experiences that i have collected during my time traveling around various parts of Tanzania, and Europe. It is these qualifications and experiences that have helped me form a basis of opinion and has been my inspiriation to bring about a sporting change in Tanzania. As it is my dream for young Tanzanian’s to have the same chances of sporting success as those around the world.
Below is a summary of the sports qualifications and experience of Israel Saria, the website author
Qualifications:
Sports Experience:
YMCA London, Professional Gym Instructor Award Level 2 including Circuit Training Module Level 2 and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (Andover, Hampshire)
Registered Gym Instructor for England and Wales (Level 2) and Coach (Register of Exercise Professionals) License Number: ROOO6198
Leipzig University, Germany, Diploma in Physical Education and Volleyball Coaching
Sports Aid Programme, Certificate in Coaching children, Dar es Salaam
International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Level 2 Coaching
Sports Olympic Solidarity Programme, Cert. In Sports Administration, Tanzania
International FIVB, Level 1 Coaching Certificate
Sports Aid Programme, Certificate in Volleyball coaching, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam Sports for All Programme, Certificate in Sports General
Assistant Secretary General of the Tanzania Volleyball Association (TAVA)
Planned and scheduled annual events for the 18 regional Volleyball Associations nationwide; Arranged meetings and represented TAVA in National Sports Council meetings; Head of Delegation for the National Volleyball team to Nairobi, Kenya, during Zone 5 qualifications.
Local course Coordinator for FIVB Sports Aid Programme courses, Tanzania
Facilitated contact between instructors, course participants and sponsors
Chairman of TAVA Technical and Organising Committee
Monitored club activities and coordinating tournaments nation-wide
Advised on development of volleyball activities in Tanzania
Ensured coaching adhered to national standards and that the rules of the game were abided by
Disseminated information on amendments to the rules of the game and other technical aspects
Acted as spokesperson for the organisation on technical issues
Secretary General of Dodoma Regional Volleyball Association (DOREVA)
Coordinated day to day activities and arranged meetings
Registered clubs and conducting seminars
Acted as a link between the Association and the Regional Government
Sourced sponsorship for volleyball
Set up and coordinated tournaments
Volleyball coach with UMITASHUMTA Dodoma girls and boys to national level Member of National
UMITASHUMTA is inter-primary schools games in Tanzania
Cup holder for six consecutive years in girls category
Local coordinator of Bonite International Volleyball Tournament in Moshi
Member of National UMITASHUMTA Technical Committee
I have been involved with sports in Tanzania as a Volleyball Coach for many years—and was a Tanzania Amateur Volleyball Association (TAVA) leader. I studied sports management at Leipzig University in Germany and understand the science behind sports. That led me to work as a football pundit, with the BBC ( Swahili service) in London. That experience and exposure took me to covering the 2010, World Cup in South Africa. This provided me with a great insight into international level football commentary and the opportunity to carry out extensive research into the game including its players, the stadiums, the rules and tactics.I have also been grateful to meet a wide range of people connected to football in the UK, Tanzania, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, France, Kenya etc, and visited almost all of the key football stadiums across United Kingdom, and Europe.
Israel Saria
