Overview of the skills required for the SAFA Ekurhuleni's coaching the Grassroots Coach program
Basic Administration Skills
Time Management: Scheduling, Training, Games and Meetings.
Record Keepinng: Maintaining player rosters, Injury reports and Match records.
Budgeting and Fund Management: Managing Club Finances (if applicable)
Communication Tools: Using Email, Club software and Social Media.
Event Management: Organizing tournaments and friendly matches.
Basic Leadership Skills
Self-Reflection and Personal Development: Understanding your strengths and weaknesses.
Leadership Styles: Recognizing and adapting your leadership style.
Effective Communication: Building a rapport with players, staff and parents.
Conflict Resolution: Managing conflict within the team or with parents.
Inspiring and Motivating Others: Encouraging players’ growth and development.
Ethical Leadership: Acting as a role model and making ethical decisions.
Child Safety and First Aid: Ensure children are safe and any injuries are treated.
The tasks that SAFA expects an Entry-Level Coach or Club to perform
Training Session Planning: Creating developmentally appropriate training sessions.
Match Preparation: Team selection, warm-ups, and tactical instructions.
Player Development: Understanding player growth stages and age-appropriate practices.
Club Representation: Representing the club's Values, Goals and Expectations.
Community Engagement: Building relationships with players, parents, and the local community.
Meetings: Attending regular club or team meetings (Monthly, Reviews, Strategy).
Administration: Completing administrative duties such as player registrations and match reports.
Reporting: Documenting player performance, injuries, and other incidents.
Interested in becoming a coaching the Grassroots Coach. Fill in the Online Application form or download the Application Form and email back to us.