Watch: Joburg hosts South Africa’s first accredited blind football workshop
Participants gathered in La Rochelle to learn how to coach, manage and develop blind soccer programmes, paving the way for the sport to reach more communities across South Africa.
Corinthians Africa in La Rochelle hosted South Africa’s first accredited Blind Football Workshop in partnership with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority on July 25, reports Southern Courier.
The workshop concludes on August 1, when participants will move from theory to practical on-field training and match management. Delegates from across South Africa attended the programme.
Corinthians Africa CEO Mlungisi ‘Jack’ Msibi said the initiative aims to equip a new generation of blind soccer leaders with the skills needed to establish, manage and coach their own teams.
Corinthians Africa CEO Mlungisi ‘Jack’ Msibi said the initiative aims to equip a new generation of blind soccer leaders with the skills needed to establish, manage and coach their own teams. Full story on southerncourier.co.za♬ original sound – Southern Courier
“The first workshop focused on the theoretical blueprint, while August 1 will be dedicated to practical field execution. It is an interactive programme where everyone participates, and even the facilitators learn from the participants,” said Msibi.
The workshop opened with a brainstorming session exploring the links between project management and blind soccer.
Discussions highlighted that blind soccer extends beyond competition, with teamwork, respect and unity forming the foundation of the sport.
Participants also examined how creative thinking and problem-solving, key elements of project management, are essential to the successful running of blind soccer programmes.
The theoretical sessions covered project planning, budgeting and the Laws of the Game. Msibi led discussions on developing a project management mindset and turning theory into practical delivery.
Jonas Ndlovu presented on project planning as the foundation of strategy, while Simo Noubissi focused on resource management and event budgeting.
A highlight of the workshop was the presentation of the 110-page International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Blind Football Coaching Manual, Braille Edition.
“This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners. It contains everything needed to understand blind soccer, including detailed explanations and diagrams to support learning,” said Msibi.
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