SOWETO BASKETBALL ACADEMY
What We Offer
From elite basketball training to youth employment and nutrition support – SBA builds well‑rounded futures.
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High‑Performance Basketball
Structured athlete development from grassroots to elite competition, with professional coaching and modern facilities.
- 400+ active athletes (52% girls)
- Age‑specific training: U8 – U18
- Strength & conditioning, performance psychology
- Two new courts at Morris Isaacson High School
- 20+ tournaments entered annually
2
Education & Scholarships
Ensuring athletes succeed in the classroom as much as on the court.
- 100% Matric Pass Rate (2025)
- Full scholarship to Maritzburg College (Tinyiko Maseko)
- Mentorship, tutoring, and career guidance
- Partnerships with 25 schools in Soweto
3
Life Skills & Leadership
Building character, discipline, and community leadership.
- Conflict resolution, teamwork, resilience
- “Basketball 4 Change” expanded to 25 schools
- 2 athletes selected for Giants of Africa Team SA
- 3 athletes earned national colours (2025)
4
Flagship Tournaments
Competing and hosting at the highest level.
- June 16 Uprising Tournament: 24 teams, 2,500+ spectators
- Broadcast on SuperSport Schools
- SBA Girls Champions, Boys 2nd place (2025)
- Tournament champions: AISJ, JBA Chairman’s Cup, RBS Kings Cup, etc.
5
Community Nutrition Support
Fighting food insecurity while keeping athletes healthy.
- SBA Community Soup Kitchen (launched Mandela Day 2025)
- Serves 250+ people daily, 3 days/week (≈750 meals/week)
- Supported by Jabulani Mall, NBA Cares, Pick n Pay, Steers
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Youth Employment (SEF)
Creating jobs and skills through the Social Employment Fund.
- Lead Organisation – Gauteng SEF Consortium
- 206 youth employed across 13 partner organisations
- Skills development, work experience, community delivery
- In partnership with The Learning Trust
Join SBA – Program Enrollment
Eligibility
Youth aged 8–18 from Soweto & surrounding areas
Registration
Rolling enrollment – open year‑round
Fees
Subsidised through donor support; financial aid available
Contact
Motsilisi Phutheho (Operations Manager) – 079 134 9494
Soweto Basketball Centre
ADDRESS
Mputhi St, Mofolo Central, Johannesburg, 1804
HOURS
Mon–Sat: 10:00 – 21:00
Sunday: Closed
CONTACT
Phone: 079 134 9494
Email: info@sowetobasketballacademy.com
Coachmo@sowetobasketballacademy.com
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