Rugby coach reminds community to be positive
Some of the highlights in his career has been travelling to Portugal in 2015 and to Mauritius in 2018. As well as winning the night series trophy back to back in 2018 and 2019.
Coach, teacher and rugby player, Zander Eramus encourages the community to be positive during the uncertain times that the world faces.
The 31-year-old, who believes that sport is one of the greatest tools for a positive mind, said, “Sport in general lays a platform for you to build trust that leads to mutual respect which is the base for any relationship. It is rewarding to see boys transform into young men, physically, emotionally and mentally. I see these youngsters transform into better humans at the end of the day and setting them up with good values and ethics to take then into adulthood. This is the ultimate goal for me.”
He encourages athletes and learners to use the lockdown to spend time practicing their skills and work on bettering themselves physically. For Zander, the lockdown has brought many challenges in his professional life, but he believes that looking ahead will get residents through this time.
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“Being in lockdown is challenging by itself. For me not being able to go about my normal life and not being able to do what I love, is unbearable. We are also unable to go on our annual school rugby tour during the first term break and we will miss the start to our rugby season both at the school and the Amanzimtoti Rugby Club. But I hope that our community will continue to support each other and do their part to make sure we stay safe and get back to our normal routine as soon as possible. Let’s pray for each other and our country, let’s turn back to God,” he said.
Some of the highlights in his career has been travelling to Portugal in 2015 and to Mauritius in 2018. As well as winning the night series trophy back to back in 2018 and 2019.
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He also encourages children to use their free time to have fun. “Children can play outside in their yards, climb trees and do some DIY projects. Unstructured play is the best form of learning. Don’t be scared in this time of uncertainty, use this time to reconnect with your family, talk to each other and connect with each other on a deeper level. Wash your hands and stay in lockdown,” he added.
During the lockdown, he is spending quality time with his wife, Michelle and their baby boy, Regardt.
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