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I have coached at various schools and I also co-founded Kickstart Soccer Skills in 2013. I am totally in love with the game and have a passion for teaching young children the finer art of soccer. It’s not only the skills and technique that are taught which are important, but more so growing the character of each child that attends Kickstart.

I started coaching in 2014. I am a qualified teacher, coach and have my referee certificate. I have coached from U6 – U14 school and district levels. My passion is soccer and helping children to reveal their potential. My goal is to develop and grow children’s soccer skills. I feel that giving children the platform to learn and grow their skills is an important part of their personal development. 

Over 12 years of Football playing experience, I am devoted to developing young talent, improving technical skills, reading of the game and most importantly helping them reach their soccer goals all while still enjoying the game and having fun, combining all of there traits to develop the complete Football prodigy.

The soccer field is where I’d spend my time. The most important task we could ever achieve as people is grooming the next generation for greatness. The Kickstart soccer club brand stands for just that, creating and mentoring up-and-coming talent. Being able to challenge and encourage the youngsters week after week keeps my love for the game even more. 

I am a young ambitious coach focused on development of youth to create a higher quality pool for national selection. The aim is to equip children with more than just physical skills in soccer, but also improve them mentally and socially. I have attained a Diploma in Sports Exercise at eta College which has helped me become the person I am today. However it does not stop there, as this is a lifelong learning process.

As as primary school child I played for the Westrand Gauteng District team for a national football tournament for u12/u13. With the skills, knowledge and passion I have for football, I believe it is my duty that I should give back and help aspiring football players and enhance their skill level to their full potential.

I am passionate about soccer. I have 4 years of experience in coaching and developing football players, from building the basis and ground work to enhance their technical qualities and their understanding of the beautiful game. My aim is to see players improve and become skilled footballers. 

I am passionate about football and youth development, and I believe skills development in football plays an important role in helping young players grow both on and off the field. Football teaches discipline, teamwork, leadership, confidence, and commitment, while also creating opportunities and helping young people develop a positive and focused mindset.

As a player, I have experience competing in the SAB League, ABC Motsepe League, and Hollywoodbets Regional League. As a coach, I have been coaching youth football for the past four years, focusing on player development and helping young athletes grow both on and off the field.

Hi I’m Coach Jabu and the reason why I am a coach is because I want to be a part of someone’s journey in their football career. It is important that kids have someone to mentor them and show them the right ways as they are growing up not just in football but in life as a whole. The joy of helping the next generation of footballers excites me which is why I do it.

 I am also a footballer still active I’ve been to tournaments in Zimbabwe even playing under Willard Katsande from 2022-2024. I am also a kickstart product which brings me joy to see how much this club has grown