Former Bafana Bafana u-23, Thembisa Classic and Dybanamos player from Vosloorus Tebogo Sehlalo (44) launched Razz Matazz Football Development School (RMFDS) at Vosloorus Stadium on October 2.
The school will be enrolling both boys and girls between the ages of six to 11 and they are looking to enrol at least 60 children.
The school will offer football fundamentals, swimming, teaching life skills and social responsibility, and helping the learners with school subjects.
“We started the school to bridge the gap between academics and grassroots football in our community,” said Sehlalo.
“Many parents have gone to pay far more than what their children get and for the longest time I have been researching, I found that a few are legit while others are not. I have committed myself to give the best for our children,” he said.
“I coached women’s football and once owned a club that was a gem to watch in Kathorus. I have vast experience in grooming and life coaching,” he said.
The school has partnered with former professional players along with qualified administrators and management who will contribute positively towards the development of young sports stars.
The technical team include Sehlalo, former Mamelodi Sundowns, Black Leopards and Bafana Bafana u-23 Dan Semake and former Moroka Swallows, Vosloo ladies and Banyana Banyana player Phumzile Mokgamane.
The administration and management include the head of HR and Stanlib EA to COO Rovney Ramhala, business manager Nompumelelo Mtshali, accountant Mpho Mahlangu and administrator Carol Tau.
The think tank staff of RMFDS are former Moroka Swallows goalkeeper Josiah Cindi and former Boksburg United and Witbank Aces as well as world coach John Bull Sibeko.
Goma Sebanyoni is one of the parents who registered for his son Nkanyesi Sebanyoni (7) to join the school. He said it is a great initiative that will give children knowledge about soccer from a young age.
“I think it will prepare him well for the future if he chooses to take soccer as his career. He will learn the basics very early and work on aspects that the child lacks,” said Sebanyoni.
“The problem with parents is that they want to start supporting their children late at the age of 12, so I think starting from six years will give them a better chance to compete against their peers,” he said.
How can you register your child?
Parents can enrol their children by registering them with a once-off fee of R480. The fee covers school kits, golf shirts and caps, water bottles and drawstring bags.
To register contact Razz Matazz Football Development School on 065 170 5038 or email mrembol@yahoo.com.
