American Football is one of
the rare sports that are slowly gaining momentum in Kenya.

In a bid to grow and expand
the sport in the country, 11 new coaches have undergone extensive training.

The coaches participated in
the inaugural and rigorous Level One program dubbed the ‘Tackle Certification
program’ held at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
(JKUAT) in Juja, Kiambu County.

The initiative, sanctioned
by the Kenya Federation of American Football, KFAF, in partnership with JKUAT
and Touchdown Sports, was presided over by renowned author and American Football
coach Harrison Baxter who has been in the country for some time.

Speaking to Citizen
Digital, Kenya Federation of American Football President George Alwanga
expressed his intention for the growth of the sport in the country.

“Level one coaching
certification is meant to equip and develop our coaches with the fundamentals,
building their skills and knowledge of American Football in Kenya. We aim to
certify at least 23 coaches that will go on and manage university and high
schools in Kenya,” stated Alwanga.

“The benefits of this certification
extend beyond the individual coaches. For Kenya Federation of American Football,
this program presents a strategic investment in the future of Kenya. By
establishing a standard of excellence in coaching, KFAF aims to foster a more
competitive and sustainable environment for American Football,” he added.

KFAF recently introduced
the sport to Kenyan high schools with Western region rugby giants Chavakali High
School being the latest beneficiary.

The completion of this
program marks a pivotal moment for the sport in Kenya, as it signifies a
commitment to building a robust infrastructure for American Football from the
ground up.

The newly certified coaches
are expected to play a crucial role in nurturing local talent and promoting the
sport at the grassroots level.

Their expertise will be
instrumental in organizing training camps, local leagues, and outreach programs
that will introduce more young athletes to American Football.

With continued investment
in training and development, American Football could soon see a surge in
popularity, bringing with it the excitement that the sport is known for
worldwide.