Learn With Ubuntu
While the Academy is invitation-based only, there are other more open formats and settings in which you can learn with us. Whether you are a player or coach, we have a number of different ways in which you can improve your game.
Skills Schools
The Ubuntu Skills Schools are our private coaching programs for footballers aged 7-12. While Ubuntu naturally focuses heavily on elite, high-performance development in Cape Town, since 2018, we have opened up our coaching to reach a wider audience, allowing young players from around the city the opportunity to experience 'The Ubuntu Way.'
We do this through our skills school programs, where we partner with clubs and communities to run a program for 7-12-year-old boys and girls from all levels. The children learn new skills through our 22 ball mastery ‘1,000 touches moves’, 1v1 attacking and defending, small-sided games, and a Bible-based life skill each week. We seek to do all this in a positive, safe, and fun environment, incorporating and training the local coaches within the community/club to help provide a longer-term impact on how players are coached in that area.
We have 3 locations around Cape Town:
Mitchell’s Plain (Brian Alexander: +27 71 398 9850)
West Coast (Stuart Daniels: +27 76 251 1714) &
Southern Suburbs (Kris Bergman: kris@ubuntufootball.com)
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If you have a son or daughter that is aged between 7 - 12 years old and would like to know more about the Skills School in your area, then contact Kris Bergman at kris@ubuntufootball.com
1,000 Touches
Ubuntu’s 1,000 Touches program is designed to give players of all ages in our programs a great foundation for their skill development. These skills are practiced regularly at our sites around Cape Town, as well as at the Ubuntu Football Academy.
Players with great hunger and desire to keep improving their skills in their own time tend to go further in their football than those who don’t. We therefore encourage Ubuntu players to practice and master these skills at home. Whether you're in an Ubuntu program or not, why not try mastering these skills by clicking the button below.
Coaching courses
Are you interested in receiving coaching education from an Ubuntu Football Technical Director?
Coach Dave Waters (Technical Director for the Junior Phase) is offering your club / LFA / community the opportunity to receive coach education for an evening (or two). During this time, we will share our methods and approach while practically looking to equip coaches in ways contextualized to your setting.
COURSE 1: Coaching & Inspiring Junior Players (ages 8-14)
COURSE 2: Analyzing, Training & Coaching Better Football Actions (ages 15+)
Instructor: Dave Waters | dave@ubuntufootball.com
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COURSE 1: COACHING & INSPIRING JUNIOR PLAYERS (ages 8-14)
During this 3.5-hour course, a 90-minute interactive practical session will delivered (with an accompanying 10-session Ubuntu Coaching Manual). The second part of the course is classroom-based and includes some practical coaching tips, including the ‘3D coaching model’ - helping each coach understand their ‘why?’ in coaching.
COURSE 2: Analysing, Training, and Coaching Better Football Actions (ages 15+)
During this 3.5-hour course, coaches will be introduced to a comprehensive and clear 'football action analysis model.’ Building on these, coaches will be introduced to some best-practice examples from the Ubuntu Football Academy senior section and how these can be manipulated to various scenarios with a 'constraints-led approach.’ During the practical part of the course (90 minutes), coaches will be exposed to coaching principles to bring some of the games introduced to life.
How it works:
-Choose a course (or both)
-Suggest a date to host
-Pick a 3.5 hours slot to suit: e.g., 4:00-7:30 pm or 5:30-9:00 pm
-Co-ordinate a minimum of 12 coaches from your club/LFA/community
-Co-ordinate 12-16 players to coach
-Provide a training space of 40x40m minimum (goals ideal, but not essential)
-Provide a suitable venue for the classroom session (including access to plugs, etc)
-Provide an overview of your overall needs so we can tailor the course accordingly
The Cost:
The basic cost is R3,000 for the evening for 12 coaches (R250 each). Additional coaches can be added at R200 per coach
*Printed manuals are an additional R70 each or can be printed internally
