Nomonde Mashabane is a community coach and a school sports assistant in Soweto, South Africa. Nomonde began her training with the Premier League and British Council in 2014 when she learnt about community development and football.
With the support of Premier League and the British Council partnership, Nomonde has worked on projects addressing issues in her community such as tackling drug use among young people.
We are reaching out to kids to say there is an alternative. Once a week, come to my sessions.
Nomonde
Nomonde is a role-model in her community and has worked hard to increase the participation of women and girls in sports.
We grew up in a town where sport was for boys and me being there gives them a sense that this is a place for them, too. It gives them a push to take part in a sport they wouldn't have before. You become a role model without even noticing.
Nomonde
When the partnership focus shifted to schools and physical education, Nomonde continued to support the project sharing her enthusiasm and experience.
What I like most about teaching and coaching is the fact that I can bring together my love for sports and education. I love that working with young people means I get to see in real-time how being involved in my coaching sessions impacts them in their development both physically and mentally.
Nomonde
Nomonde continues to work with the Premier League and the British Council, training coaches and teachers to enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence in delivering inclusive and engaging football sessions, as well as physical education. In South Africa alone, the British Council and Premier League have supported more than 3,300 educators and coaches, across six provinces, directly impacting over 20,000 young people.
The partnership between the Premier League and the British Council continues to make a lasting impact on communities worldwide, helping educators and coaches like Nomonde inspire young people to reach their full potential.
To date, the Premier League and British Council partnership has developed the skills of over 40,000 coaches, referees, and educators, supporting more than 1.8 million young people in 29 countries. In 2023-2024, it continues to deliver activities in China, India, and South Africa.
