Azerbaijan Cycling Federation discusses improving coaching staff efficiency

A meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation (AzVİF) dedicated to increasing the efficiency of the coaching staff. During the session, participants discussed a systematic approach to athlete training, the implementation of modern training programs, and methods for assessing the individual potential of athletes.

First Vice-President of AzVİF Sahib Alakbarov emphasized the importance of strengthening selection work among children and adolescents, as well as the need for regular analysis of athlete development dynamics. He announced the start of large-scale reforms at the Republican Specialized Children and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Cycling under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. According to Alakbarov, the institution's management was replaced due to failure to meet set objectives and serious shortcomings in the training of professional personnel.

To attract talented youth from the regions, new cycling sections have been established in 18 cities and districts of the country. These units are provided with the necessary facilities and equipment, and qualified coaches have been recruited to work there.

The federation's head coach, Vladimir Bushansky, spoke about plans to improve the professional level of specialists and align the training process with modern requirements.

The discussion was also attended by the cycling school's head coach Sabir Hasanov, coaches Elchin Asadov and Elchin Gasymov, and Ministry of Youth and Sports representative Ali Mammadov. The participants noted that all necessary conditions for the development of cycling have been created in the country. The speakers expressed confidence that by intensifying work with youth, significant progress in training professional cyclists will be achieved in the coming years, urging coaches to take a more responsible approach to their duties.

Source: report.az

Prepared by:Yulduz Salimov