SIRI MIE-IYENE IBIBA
Badminton & Para Badminton Coach
Port Harcourt
Summary
Results-driven Badminton & Para Badminton Coach experienced in technical training and player development. Achieved notable success in leading teams to high-performance outcomes, including sweeping all medals at the 1st West African Para Games through meticulous planning and athlete-centered guidance. Focused on fostering team collaboration, enhancing performance, and creating a positive competitive environment.
Overview
11
11
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Badminton Coach
Rivers State Sports Council
01.2019 - Current
- Design and implement training programmes for players of varying skill levels.
- Conduct practice sessions focused on technique, strategy, physical conditioning, and match play.
- Analyse player performance, identify weaknesses, and deliver constructive feedback.
- Develop game plans and tactical strategies for local, national, and international competitions.
- Mentor athletes on discipline, teamwork, and mental preparation.
- Coordinate team logistics and manage budgets for training and competition activities.
Assistant Coach – Nigerian Para Badminton National Team
Nigeria Para Badminton Federation
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Planned and executed comprehensive training cycles for elite para-athletes to enhance performance across all classifications.
- Coordinated team logistics, travel, accommodation, and competition arrangements for international events to ensure smooth operations.
- Provided on-court tactical guidance and real-time match adjustments.
- Mentored athletes on mental resilience and discipline, fostering sportsmanship and competitive spirit.
- Key Result: Swept all medals across categories at the 1st West African Para Games, Abeokuta (Dec 2025).
Education
PGD - Human Kinetics, Health & Safety Studies – Occupational Health & Safety
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Port Harcourt01-2023
Advanced Coaching Certificate - Advanced Coaching in Badminton
Rivers State Sports Institute, Isaka
Rivers State 04.2001 -
NYSC - undefined
Government Comprehensive Secondary School
Borikiri01-2017
B.TECH - Biomedical Technology
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State 04.2001 -
WAEC -
Idama Community Secondary School
Rivers State01-2005
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
State School II
Bakana01-1998
Skills
Tactical coaching
Programme design
Performance evaluation
Competition Strategy
Para Athlete Development
Team mentorship
Training Organization
Session planning
Communication & Motivation
Resource management
Individualized training
Team management
Mental resilience
Injury management
Collaboration
Scheduling
Detail-oriented
Analytical skills
Social skills
Dispute resolution
Communication skills
Athletic motivation
Certification
CIPM Professional Level II – In View (2026)
Timeline
Assistant Coach – Nigerian Para Badminton National Team
Nigeria Para Badminton Federation
01.2025 - 01.2025
Assistant Badminton Coach
Rivers State Sports Council
01.2019 - Current
Advanced Coaching Certificate - Advanced Coaching in Badminton
Rivers State Sports Institute, Isaka
04.2001 -
B.TECH - Biomedical Technology
University of Port Harcourt
04.2001 -
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
State School II
NYSC - undefined
Government Comprehensive Secondary School
PGD - Human Kinetics, Health & Safety Studies – Occupational Health & Safety
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
WAEC -
Idama Community Secondary School
BWF Level 1 Coaching Competencies Covered
- Category: Personal/Professional Standards
- Competencies: Coaches safely and responsibly; maintains safe coaching environment
- Category: Technical
- Competencies: Applies technical/tactical elements; biomechanical principles of hitting/movement; understands psychology & lifestyle impact on performance
- Category: Planning
- Competencies: Risk assessment; goal setting; delivers linked sessions; reviews/evaluates; adapts to learning styles; manages groups
- Category: Delivery
- Competencies: Meets BWF Level 1 Coaches’ Manual standards for coaching delivery and review
ATHLETE BACKGROUND (Selected Competitions)
- NUGA 2011
- Garden City Games Festival 2011
- EKO 2012
- 19th National Sports Festival, Abuja (2018)