Football is important for many reasons, including physical and mental health, social interaction, and community building. Team sports like football develop mental and physical resilience.

They teach important life skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, and time management. As players collaborate to achieve a common goal, they learn to value individual strengths while acknowledging the significance of collective effort

SAFA qualified Grassroots Coaches have completed training learning how to keep children safe and provide practice sessions that are fun and grow fitness, football skills and emotional and mental resilience.

They have been assessed by expert Instructors to ensure their knowledge of football and coaching skills are up to the standards expected by SAFA. They understand that we will never become a power in international football unless our players develop a love of the game and rock-solid foundations early on.

There are many courses available that are not affiliated with football governing bodies. A key aspect of becoming a coach is getting a formal coaching qualification awarded by the National Football governing body SAFA . Having a formal qualification ensures that your coach :

1. Has been assessed by SAFA accredited instructors
2. Has a good understanding of how to coach football,
3. Has learned how to deliver the age-appropriate needs of your child,
4. Knows how to plan and deliver a coaching session to develop important fundamental skills required for your child to progress in football.