Cricket PNG has successfully completed a three-day International Cricket Council (ICC) Level One Coach Tutor Training program at its local training centre, running from July 14–16, 2026.
The high-level program drew nine participants in total, including two representing the Morobe and Milne Bay provinces, and seven from the National Capital District (NCD).
Cricket PNG Facilitator and Training and Capacity Development Officer, Margaret Sibona, stated that the program represents a significant milestone for coach development in Papua New Guinea.
“Our main aim is to have Certified Coach Tutor Trainers in Papua New Guinea who can confidently deliver quality coach education across the country. We want our Coach Tutors to communicate clearly, deliver structured learning, use relevant teaching materials, facilitate engaging sessions and build meaningful connections with their audiences,” Sibona said.
The core purpose of the initiative is to strengthen the country’s coach education pathway. Toby Doyle, an ICC Master Educator from New Zealand, served as the lead facilitator, working alongside Cricket PNG to conduct the intensive sessions.
Reflecting on the opening day, Sibona noted that the participants responded positively from the very beginning.
“Day one has been very encouraging. The participants have shown a very good response through their group work, discussions and presentations, demonstrating strong participation and enthusiasm,” Sibona said.
The workshop focused on developing coach tutors with comprehensive communication skills—including verbal, non-verbal, and gesture-based communication. It also emphasized clear and structured messaging, the effective use of relevant teaching materials, facilitation techniques that encourage audience participation, and the ability to build strong engagement and connection with learners.
To prepare for the practical, in-person training, participants completed several online prerequisites, including the ICC Foundation Level Coaching, ICC Level One Coaching, and the ICC Level One Coach Tutor Course.
“Preparations went very well. Participant documents and assessment tasks were distributed two weeks before the training, allowing everyone to come prepared and ready to learn,” Sibona said.
During the practical sessions, attendees delivered assessment presentations on specialized topics. These included facilitator enablement, creating effective adult learning environments, maximizing learning opportunities, effective communication for coach tutors, and planning and preparing for a Level One coaching course.
This training forms part of Cricket PNG’s ongoing commitment to building coaching capacity and creating a sustainable pathway for coach education nationwide, ensuring more qualified coach tutors are available to support the sport’s continued growth.
Sibona expressed gratitude to Cricket PNG for hosting the program and the ICC for facilitating the high-level training, highlighting the personal significance of the event.
“I am very much excited and looking forward to the days ahead. This is the first time during my employment that Cricket PNG has hosted an ICC high-level training program at our Training Centre, and it is a proud milestone for our organization,” Sibona stated.
