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U15 Elite Youth Development Report – Dec 2017

After careful analysis of 2016/2017 youth programmes in Botswana the BFA Technical Department together with a FIFA expert (Mr. Govinden Thondoo) came up with the following proposals:

  • To use the existing Youth Competitions(schools and regional leagues) as a platform to select players and build two (2) teams per region in the Southern and Eastern Zones due to the areasโ€™ vast population.
  • To then create two (2) Youth Leagues with 10 teams in each zone
  • To promote training (at least 3 sessions per week) and player development programmes for the created teams.
  • To develop an annual plan of activities taking into consideration the school calendar to avoid clashes with school activities.
  • The annual fixtures to run from October 2017 to April 2018 for the 1st phase and from August 2018 to March 2019 for the next edition
  • At the end of the competition BFA Technical Department to organise a national training camp including an elite competition with the selected young talented players during the month of August 2018
  • This process will facilitate the building of the national U16 team

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in womenโ€™s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.
 
Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in womenโ€™s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.
 
The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.
 
The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate womenโ€™s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.
 
As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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