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BFA CEO attends GS Academy Programme

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Goabaone G. Taylor is in Maputo, Mozambique, from today, 12 -16 April 2021, where she’s attending a training program hosted by COSAFA. Designed for General Secretaries of Football Associations, the GS Academy provides essential knowledge, tools and networks needed to manage Football Associations successfully and strategically.
 
“This program provides practical issues faced by General Secretaries in their daily work. It is supported by leading professionals in the football industry and former General Secretaries of UEFAs member associations. It’s a week-long programme that provides a platform for participants to discuss current and future challenges faced by FAs and share best practices,” the UEFA Academy website reads.

COSAFA Secretary General, Sue Destombes

By attending this programme, it shows a great commitment by the BFA to upskill the incoming CEO Mrs. Goabaone Taylor so she can adapt and quickly assimilate practical tools that will positively impact the BFA.
Last week, the new CEO was taken through a two-day induction programme facilitated by Mamelodi Consulting to bring her up to speed with the structures of the BFA, operational matters within the Secretariat such as standing committees, judicial bodies, regional structures and all the necessary tools of trade.
 
The CEO said “acquiring these skills will help me to gain insights from industry experts, effectively manage football governance and strategy, understand the importance of financial planning to ensure proper player development, player administration and game administration. By the end of the week, I will have a clear view on ‘a day in the life of’ a General Secretary.”

BFA Secretary General Taylor with her counterparts from Ghana and Liberia FAs

The BFA President, Maclean Letshwiti said sending Goaba to the UEFA GS Academy is a great move as it will upskill, reskill, and prepare the new CEO for the future, which holds the key to the success of the BFA as an organization.
“I’m confident that she will come back having harnessed her grasp on matters of football. As the BFA, we must always ensure we help our employees grow professionally and personally in order to retain and engage them,” said Letshwiti.

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CAF C coaching course for coaches in women’s football officially began today, marking the first day of a week-long training program that will run until April 14, 2025, at the Lekidi Football Centre.
 
Aimed at enhancing the skills of coaches in women’s football, the course has attracted 30 participants from various regions across the country, including areas such as Nhabe, Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Central, and the FRAFA regions. Notably, two of the participants come from the national team: current Mares midfielder Golebaone Selebatso and former Mares defender Lebogang Setereke.
 
The course, designed to provide in-depth coaching knowledge and technical expertise, is led by experienced instructor Sepheko Motlhagodi. The course is being coordinated by the BFA Women’s Football Development and Grassroots Instructor Ms. Barobi Nwako, ensuring that participants receive top-notch training throughout the program.
 
The CAF C coaching course aims to empower and upskill local coaches to help elevate women’s football in Botswana, with a special focus on developing the next generation of talent in the sport. By the end of the course, attendees are expected to have gained the essential tools and insights to further their coaching careers and contribute to the growth of women’s football in Botswana.
 
As the days progress, the participants will be engaging in various sessions, blending theory and practical work, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that will benefit both the individuals involved and the football community at large.

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