Coaches Corner
Meet the dedicated coaching staff behind SBA’s success – developing athletes, leaders, and champions.
🏀 Our Coaching Team
Kgothitsele Tsele
Specialises in youth talent identification, skill development, and on-court training. Leads multiple championship-winning age-group teams.
Coach Tsele
Provides one-on-one coaching, game strategy, and leadership development for junior and senior athletes.
SBA Coaching Staff
A dedicated group of certified coaches working across all age groups – from U8 to senior teams.
Athlete Leadership
Senior players are trained as peer coaches, developing leadership skills and inspiring younger athletes.
📖 Our Coaching Philosophy
Vision
To be South Africa’s leading youth basketball development institution, shaping athletes who excel on and off the court while empowering a generation of leaders.
Mission
To provide high‑quality basketball training, educational support and life‑skills development to young people in Soweto and beyond.
Core Values
- Excellence – Strive for progress, not perfection.
- Discipline – On and off the court.
- Community – Basketball as a tool for social change.
- Education First – 100% matric pass rate in 2025.
📊 SBA Impact at a Glance
📚 Coach Development & Workshops
SBA is committed to upskilling coaches through regular clinics, mentorship, and accredited workshops. In partnership with Giants of Africa and NBA Cares, we provide:
- Monthly coaching clinics on tactics, sports psychology, and youth development.
- Level 1 & 2 Basketball SA coaching certification pathways.
- Exchange programmes with international academies.
- Workshops on safeguarding, first aid, and athlete wellbeing.
If you are a coach interested in joining our team or attending a clinic, please contact us.
🤝 Join Our Coaching Team
We are always looking for passionate coaches who share our vision. Whether you’re a former player or a new graduate, SBA offers a pathway to grow.