DCS set to score more goals as officials acquire football coaching licence

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Football in DCS received a boost last Friday (20 February 2020) when 27 officials, including four females, from Gauteng and LMN regions received their D-License Coaching Course Certificates at Leeuwkop Management Area.

The national coaching programme, in partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), aims to up-skill football coaches within Correctional Services through building the capacity of officials as well as empowering them with necessary skills and professional recognition. Five out of the six DCS regions have completed the course, with the Free State/Northern Cape expected to complete in May 2020. One of the focus areas for the DCS National Sports Council is to develop different sporting codes.

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“We are excited to have achieved this in partnership with SAFA, and, though it was not easy, DCS officials did us proud,” shared Mr Molefe Leboko who is one of the instructors.

DCS Vice-President and member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) for Sports, Mr Ralph Dortley gave a brief background on how sports can change a person’s life and open doors even on the international stage. “You are now fully-fledged coaches and it is up to you to take soccer in DCS to another level and to leave footprints in achieving greatness through sports amongst the youth within your communities,” he said.

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Director: Facilities Fund, Mr Joseph Nkhabu encouraged officials to utilise the different training facilities at their management areas to the maximum and to grow football in the department.

“It is our aspiration as a Directorate that all officials who have been trained will plough back, not only to the Department but to their respective communities, as part of community building,” said Mr Sandile Mthembu who is Deputy Director: Sports at Head Office.

One of the recipients, Mr Frans Setati from Modderbee Management Area, outlined what the course entailed and how they were trained in the different facets of coaching, ranging from children’s coaching to adult stage coaching.

DCS is ready for the next round of soccer!

 

 

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