Sulaibikhat youth volleyball team.

KUWAIT CITY, April 7: Ahmed Helmy, the coach of Sulaibikhat Club's U12 volleyball team, is confident in his team's progress as it currently sits in fourth place in the league standings. Reflecting on its recent victories over strong teams like Al-Qadsiya and Al-Arabi, he believes the team is on track for success.

"The players have shown great potential and spirit," Helmy said, highlighting the promise of players like Abdulaziz Mohammed, Hassan Talal, Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Abdullah Al-Shammari, Hamad Al-Mutairi, Duaij Al-Naama, Khaled Al-Muwaizri, Khaled Al-Failakawi, Abdullah Al-Muwaizri, Ahmed Al-Badali, and Faisal Al-Shammari. "With proper guidance and training, these players can achieve even greater success."

Helmy's goal for the team is to break into the top three and reach the podium, a goal he considers well within their reach. He also praised the support of the club’s board and the coaching staff, particularly Egyptian coach Ahmed Refaat, who has been closely monitoring the team’s performance and has promised generous rewards for the players at the end of the season.

The coach emphasized that the focus is not just on immediate success but also on building future talent. "We aim to create successive generations of players with high potential and experience, to eventually contribute to our national teams," Helmy added, underscoring the long-term vision for the club's youth development.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff