Providing the best soccer training programme
SOCCER
Our soccer academy is headed by a combination of professional-level soccer coaches and ex-professional soccer players, with many years of experience. We provide the best equipment for a soccer training programme with state-of-the-art facilities, healthy meals and qualified medical professionals. Alongside our soccer training programme we offer academic and non-academic courses that can suit the needs of all sorts of players. This makes sure our students have a well-rounded education and are ready for life outside of the academy.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
Take a look at life on our campus
Professional Soccer Coaching (Male and Female)
Professional Strength & Conditioning Program
Tertiary Education (optional)
Non-Academic Courses (optional)
Sharks Academy Soccer Kit
Accommodation
Healthy and Nutritious Lunches
Medical Professionals
EXAMPLE OF A WEEKLY SCHEDULE
When enrolling as a Sharks Academy soccer player, you can look forward to a balanced soccer training programme. We’ve given a breakdown of what your day could look like while you train like a professional soccer player.
*Subject to change
OUR UNIQUE OFFERING
“The Sharks Academy offer a well organised and professional Football program, with SAFA/CAF certified coaches, supported by our highly qualified Conditioning department. We provide the environment and tools for our players to improve in all fundamental factors of performance needed to achieve higher goals in their Football career.”
– Wade du Plessis, ex Kazier Chiefs & Bafana Bafana Goalkeeper
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Take a look at what our students have to say
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WHAT YOU CAN GET OUT OF OUR SOCCER TRAINING PROGRAMME
Learning soccer drills, soccer training exercises and developing your body for better performance are just the tip of the iceberg of what you can expect from the Sharks Academy. We offer a large variety of benefits for you to enjoy from our soccer training programme.
- Professional Football Coaching
- Professional Strength & Conditioning Programme
- Tertiary Education (optional)
- Textbooks (if applicable)
- Non-Academic Courses (optional)
- Basic Stationery (course selection dependant)
- Sharks Academy Soccer Kit
- Healthy and Nutritious Lunches
- Medical Professionals (course selection dependant)
- Team Building
- DCLFA Match Fees
- SAFA Registration Fees
- Attending Sharks Matches at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium
- Life Skills/Mental Wellness Programme
- Internal Job Opportunities (T's and C's Apply)
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
Meet your new soccer coaches and conditioning trainers
WADE DU PLESSIS
Soccer Manager
Wade du Plessis is an experienced ex-goalkeeper that has played for Amazulu, Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana. He has played two international caps against Ivory Coast and Cameroon. Wade’s knowledge and expertise are what make our soccer academy one of the best.
SIDDHANTH PANDAY
Soccer Coach
NIKEAL KALYAN
Conditioning Trainer
Nikeal Kalyan has been a professional Strength and Conditioning coach at the Sharks Academy for almost 6 years. He has a Bachelors Degree as well and an Honours qualification in Sports and Exercise from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Nikeal is a big asset to our team and has experience with our U19 and U20 teams.
MICHAELA DIAZ
Conditioning Trainer
Michaela Diaz is another one of our passionate strength and conditioning trainers and has been a part of our team for 4 years. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Science and Honours Qualification in Sports Science from the University of Pretoria.
OLWETHU SITYATA
Conditioning Trainer (Intern)
Olwethu Sityata, our incredible Strength and Conditioning training interns has been a part of our team for almost 2 years. She studied a Sport Science Diploma and a BA in Human Movement Science at North West University and did her Bsc Honours in Human Movement Science, Biokinetics at the University of Zululand.