Continental Sports Academy hosts coaching course for technical directors in Vaal
The course was attended by local and outside coaches to boost their coaching knowledge.
Kubheka is one of the highly qualified coaches in South African football. He obtained some of his coaching qualifications in Holland, and this makes him a highly knowledgeable coach in this country. He also works part-time for SAFA as a coaching instructor, conducting coaching courses throughout the country.
This former Bafana Bafana and U23 National Team coach is armed with coaching knowledge.
Apart from national teams, some of the teams that he coached include Bush Bucks and Vaal Professionals. Unfortunately, both teams have since disappeared in South African football.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Kubheka said a technical director is very important in football.
He said this course is to prepare technical directors and those who desire to become technical directors.
This course is part of the coaching courses and football administrators Kubheka offered in partnership with the historical Wilberforce College.
This course is the first of its kind to take place in the Vaal.
'As Continental Sports Academy, we aim to empower and educate coaches, players, and football administrators. We provide a few courses that will be helpful for everyone who is involved in football. I'm happy that coaches and players find these courses helpful. I do not doubt that this is going to help improve the standard of coaching in this country,' said Kubheka.
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