The KNVB programme, to coach two hundred (200) women coaches, is well on track with another nineteen participants completing the basic coaching course in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
The project, an initiative of the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and in conjunction with the South African Football Association (SAFA), took place from 3-7 August. It was headed by coach Nico Labohm, who was sent by the KNVB.
SAFA Technical Director of Women’s Football Fran Hilton-Smith, who was at the course to assess coaches for further development, thanked the KNVB for their efforts to develop women coaches.
“This is a wonderful programme that gives interested women a taste of football coaching and encourages them to study further to improve their levels. By developing qualified coaches at junior level, especially teachers, we can improve the standard of our grassroots football, which in turn will benefit our national teams,” said Hilton-Smith.
Guests at the closing ceremony included SAFA President of the Northern Cape Mr Theodore Khupe, Deputy President of the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) Mr Dickson Moleko, Deputy Director of School Sport in the Northern Cape Ms Kgalalelo Nkokou and Manager of Development: Sport and Recreation South Africa Ms Khumo Nicolas.
Further courses are planned in other Provinces.
Course participants: Innocent Bekebeke – R.C. Mills Pauleen Maasdorp – R.C. Mills Leona van Neel – Kappa Pirates Anita Isaacs – R.C. Mills Rionette Cloete – M.U. Ladies Christelle Cloete – M.U. Ladies Louisa Mathibedi – Sishen Intermediate School Maria Thupae Gasebonwe – Jantjie Middle School Felicity Baepane – Laxey United Gadio Moncho – Rearata Primary School Mary Sethibang – Flamingo Primary School Evah Hans – Magareng Primary School Lorraine Valtyn – Tigress Girls Warrenton Wendy Augus – FNB Football First Zullette Katz – Colville Football Club Lindokuhle Fiki – Potential Football Club Thandi Sem – Young Stars Li-Anne Jonkers – Mahobe United Yolandi Baartman – De Aar Celtic
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