Kwa-Thema – Zimisele Secondary College learner Ayabonga Nxumalo (18) is called Coach Jobe on the soccer subject due to his ardour for teaching and imparting soccer abilities.
His loving grandmother raised him underneath monetary constraints, however her love was nothing wanting superb and motivational.
His uncle, Mandisa Ntshangase, a former participant for Ace Auto Ayoba Academy, instilled Nxumalo’s love for soccer in him.
He mentioned his uncle fueled him with ardour, motivation, and braveness – recognising the potential in him even when he couldn’t see it himself.
“Coach Lulama Masehla and my uncle launched me to my late coach Sello Mawane, the chairperson of Junior Spinners FC,” he mentioned.
That is the place Nxumalo’s timeless ardour for soccer began – when he was 9 years previous.
“Coach Mawane guided me via each facet of soccer and life. Someday, when he was not feeling effectively, he requested me to educate his workforce. As nervous and clueless as I used to be, I did my greatest, and the workforce gained that match,” he added.
At a young age, Nxumalo coached a workforce that efficiently accomplished a match, and from that second, he by no means regarded again. He has been a soccer participant ever since.
“I began enjoying for Junior Spinners in 2015. Benfica FC scouted me throughout my participation within the Gauteng Improvement League.
“In 2021, I made my debut in opposition to Doornkop College students, which we misplaced 5-1. In 2022, I joined Ratanda Quick Eleven and represented Khanya Lesedi Secondary College, the place I gained my first trophy and a gold medal.
“Final season, I went to Moroka Swallows Improvement for evaluation, they usually accepted me throughout my second week. I started taking teaching critically earlier this 12 months due to my accidents,” he mentioned.
Aside from his accidents, Nxumalo talked about he wished to revive the spirit of excellent soccer that his late coach instilled in him at a younger age.
“Mawane impressed me in each manner – from how he handled his gamers, how he carried himself, to the respect and love he had for soccer. He believed in me, and that alone was sufficient to me,” talked about Nxumalo.
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He appears as much as the next coaches:
• Lulama Masehla – U19 head coach of Kathorus Hyper Academy
• Tshidiso Letsholonyane – U17 Kaizer Chiefs Head Coach
• Joseph Duku-Duka Chains – U23 Head Coach of Disk Problem for Orlando Piira
• Rulani Mokweena – head coach of Wydad Casablanca
• Pep Guardiola – head coach of Manchester Metropolis.
Nxumalo has obtained mentorship from a number of people, together with his uncle, and strongly believes in following guidelines and rules. He all the time teaches his gamers to obey directions and deal with each other with respect.
In response to him, the next abilities are important instruments for efficient teaching:
• Tactical consciousness – train gamers to know video games, methods and methods
• Have a good time small achievements – construct confidence and motivation
• Set clear guidelines and expectations – be certain that gamers know what is predicted of them by way of behaviour, effort and efficiency
• Non-public dialog – handle behaviour points or errors privately to keep away from embarrassment.
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Nxumalo was topped coach of the 12 months in Nomndayi’s Neighborhood Video games match final 12 months.
“A second that made me proud as a coach was when my U15 workforce gained a match on April 21,” he mentioned.
He mentioned his gamers usually suppose he’s strict due to his strategies, however he’s really loving, caring and approachable.
“I like all my gamers equally and present respect. I encourage gamers to study, develop and develop. I guarantee gamers really feel comfy and supported. I would like them to realize private objectives, construct robust relationships, and develop necessary life abilities,” he defined.
He hopes as a coach to have an effect that can final on gamers past soccer. He goals to show all his gamers worthwhile life abilities like teamwork, self-discipline and communication that can profit them in all features of life.
“Within the subsequent three to 4 years, I aspire to acquire a training licence and coach improvement groups throughout the Gauteng Improvement League,” he concluded.
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