Our Sporting Family Is Growing: Meet Illia Manuilyk! From Sporting Excellence to a Calling in Coaching

The Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Human Health at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University continues to bring together talented, determined athletes and coaches who are deeply committed to their work.

Today, we introduce Illia Manuilyk, a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in A7 Physical Culture and Sport.

Illia holds the title of Master of Sport of Ukraine in boxing and has 20 years of experience in sport. Today, he shares his knowledge, skills and practical experience with the younger generation.

Resilience, Perseverance and Dedication to Sport

After being forced to relocate, Illia continued his professional activities in Odesa. He now works as a boxing coach, preparing young athletes for regional and national competitions, helping them refine their technique, develop physical abilities and build sporting character.

Starting a coaching career in a new city is not easy. It means building a team, establishing a training routine and earning the trust of children and their parents. This requires responsibility, patience and consistent hard work.

Despite life’s challenges, Illia has remained committed to the sport he loves, continuing to develop youth boxing and create opportunities for his athletes to grow.

Higher Education as Part of Professional Development

With extensive sporting experience and the title of Master of Sport of Ukraine, Illia Manuilyk is continuing his professional development by pursuing higher education at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University.

Studying in the A7 Physical Culture and Sport programme gives him opportunities to deepen his knowledge of sports training theory and methodology, strengthen his teaching skills and explore contemporary approaches to coaching and working with young athletes.

Combining hands-on coaching experience with university education provides a strong foundation for further professional growth.

Welcome to the University Community!

The Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods particularly values students who bring substantial sporting experience, actively work with young people and strive for continued professional development.

The Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Human Health and the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods warmly welcome Illia Manuilyk to the Berdyansk State Pedagogical University community!

We wish him success in his studies, new professional achievements, inspiration in coaching, talented athletes and many memorable sporting victories!

Together, we develop Ukrainian sport and carry forward the sporting traditions of BSPU!

Nataliia Polishchuk, Head of the Department of Physical Culture,
Sports and Teaching Methods, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University