Coaching Education Workshops and Conditioning Training for Sepak Takraw Athletes in Sumbawa, Indonesia: A Community Engagement Initiative

Background Physical condition is a fundamental factor influencing performance in sepak takraw, particularly in explosive movements, agility, flexibility, and endurance. Many local clubs still lack structured, sport science–based physical conditioning programs. Objectives This community service program aimed to improve athletes’ physical condition and enhance coaches’ understanding of systematic physical training through workshops and practical training at Semjut Merah Sepak Takraw Club, Sumbawa. Methods The program employed a participatory training approach consisting of theoretical workshops, practical demonstrations, supervised training sessions, and physical condition evaluations. Participants included coaches and active sepak takraw athletes. Physical components trained included leg strength, power, agility, endurance, and flexibility. Results The program resulted in improved knowledge and coaching skills related to physical conditioning principles. Athletes demonstrated observable improvements in agility, explosive power, and endurance, which positively influenced training performance and match readiness. Conclusion Workshops and structured physical conditioning training effectively enhanced athletes’ physical performance and coaches’ competencies. This program serves as a practical model for improving sepak takraw performance at the club level.