You are looking for fun and regular child soccer training sessions in Somerset West? Then the YB Stars program is the perfect fit for you! We are always happy to welcome new players of any skill level. The money earned will be used for our NGO.
Changing Lives
Young Bafana is a non-profit organization (NGO) that has been dedicated to the holistic development of children and young people from poor backgrounds in South Africa since 2010 by offering a comprehensive range of soccer and educational activities.
Late 2022 we made many girls smile with our three days girls football camp - under the supervision of the former German female pro Julia Simic.
To become the best, we want to learn from the best. That's why we are especially excited about our partnership with the German Pro Club FC Cologne.
It is important to highlight our players here at YB who excel beyond the pitch. Hlonela - better known as “Prof” - is just one example of our exceptional players. Outside of the pitch, Prof is known for his excellent academic marks.
During the years of dreaming up YB’s growth in the Helderberg area, having one of our own professional teams has always been a goal. Finally, the day has come and we are so thankful for this opportunity.
On the 23rd of April 2022 we reached the next big milestone: We officially celebrated the YB Arena Opening. It is the perfect facility for the development of our kids, in terms of soccer and education.
"Yoyo" is the first player from our ranks to make it into the 1st South African League. On August 14, probably the greatest sporting moment since our foundation in 2010 occurred.
Since August 2018 he is the first Young Bafana graduate who is equipped with a professional contract in South Africa. He is not the biggest or the strongest, but incredibly talented.
Keino Davids joined YB in 2016 as a 16 year old boy with the aspirations of becoming a professional soccer player. However, he did not expect the path to the top to be so strenuous and tough.
WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING AGAINST?
… people in the Cape Town area reside in townships.
… of the adult population are unemployed and receive no government support, however, they have to come up for the basic needs of their families. Often, this supposedly hopeless situation leads to drug abuse and crime.
… South African between the age of 15 and 49 is infected with HIV. There is a lack of wide-ranging educational opportunities, encounters with other population groups and sufficient medical care.
WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE?
HOW DE WE PURSUE OUR GOAL?
#Soccer
Scouting well disciplined children who have the desire to become football players.
#Education
An educational outreach programme including Mathematics and English lessons, increases the chances of tertiary education access and career opportunities for the children.
#Lifeskills
Learning necessary life skills (social and educational), through clearly defined academy rules in a professional environment.
#Nutrition
Based on our strategic nutrition plan we want to ensure a healthy growth for all of our players.
You are looking for fun and regular child soccer training sessions in Somerset West? Then the YB Stars program is the perfect fit for you! We are always happy to welcome new players of any skill level. The money earned will be used for our NGO.
We offer holistic soccer and education programs for kids (male / female) between 6 and 18 years. Learn about our 4 development programs below.
Age Groups U12 / U14 / U16 / U18
The players of the HPL (High Performance League) teams consist of talented football players, most of whom come from the surrounding townships. All township players receive a free full scholarship including playing and training equipment, food packages after each session, transportation and a complementary educational program, as well as participation in life skills events. Periodized training sessions are held 3-4 times a week. In the High Performance League we compete against (youth) teams from the 1st and 2nd South African leagues, among others.
Age Groups U12 / U14 / U16 / U18
Through qualified teachers, Young Bafana offers English tutoring for the U12 and U14 age groups. In addition, we offer a career counselling program for the players of our U16 and U18 teams. For all teams, Young Bafana offers life skill workshops at regular intervals, which are also integrated into soccer training, among other things. Ultimately, our programs have a direct and indirect impact on the socially weaker population of the Helderberg region.
Age Groups U9 / U11
The YB Stars program was created by our U12 head coach Jonny Chamaille (holder of the UEFA B license). The 2-3 weekly sessions focus on basic soccer techniques. For the participants, a special added value lies in the individual attention of the coaches and the small group size (max 10 players). Important basic elements of soccer are developed creatively and with a lot of fun.
Age Groups U9 / U14
2-3 times a week we offer training and game sessions for players between 5 and 14 years old after school. To promote cultural exchange, we have regular sessions or events where the school teams participate together with the performance teams. In this way, children from townships and children from better-off areas come together in the spirit of sport. The income from the social teams helps us to cover the running costs and the free offer for township players.