Shawn Seabrookes Receives Prestigious International Coaching Certification at IOC Headquarters

Lausanne, Switzerland. St. Kitts and Nevis national Shawn Seabrookes has successfully completed the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP), a prestigious, globally recognised program, delivered by the University of Delaware and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The certification was conferred by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during a distinguished graduation ceremony held on April 30, 2025, at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Seabrookes also received the Level III Coaching Certificate from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) during a brief post-graduation ceremony, underscoring his advanced expertise and continued commitment to volleyball development.

“Completing the ICECP and receiving the FIVB Level III certification has not only broadened my coaching perspective but reinforced my commitment to using sport as a tool for national development. I am excited to bring this knowledge back home to St. Kitts and Nevis and help shape the next generation of athletes, coaches, and sport leaders,” Seabrookes said, after receiving the certifications.

The ICECP, supported by Olympic Solidarity - the IOC’s global development initiative - aims to elevate national-level coaches with high-performance knowledge, leadership tools, and holistic development strategies. The program spanned one year and covered a wide range of core areas, including:

• The Art and Science of Coaching
• Coaching Leadership and Ethics
• Athlete Development
• Sport Psychology and Mental Preparation
• Performance Nutrition
• Training Design and Sport Technology
• Biomechanics
• Athlete Performance and Well-being

Seabrookes’ participation in the ICECP was made possible through a nomination by the St. Kitts Amateur Volleyball Association (SKAVA) and was endorsed by the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC). The SKNOC also funded his travel to Switzerland.

The program was delivered in five rigorous modules:

1. An initial online learning phase
2. In-person sessions at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
3. A hands-on apprenticeship with USA Volleyball in California
4. Academic instruction at the University of Delaware
5. The final capstone and presentation in Lausanne, Switzerland

While in Switzerland, Seabrookes also engaged with key officials from the IOC and the FIVB, seeking to forge new pathways for the development of volleyball - and sport in general - in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Seabrookes has long been a central figure in the local sporting landscape, contributing as an athlete, coach, and administrator. He pledges to use both certifications, the ICECP and the FIVB Level III, to continue his advocacy for sport development in St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean.