SAFA MISSION STATEMENT Develop SA Football at all levels Forge a partnership with the Government for the betterment of Football as a national asset Create a stable, progressive and innovative institution Create a mutually beneficial relationship with the corporate world Contribute to Africa’s ascendency in World Football through the hosting of major events in Africa. Aspire and strive to become a leading football nation

THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TALENT IDENTIFICATION. QUALITY COACHING. FACILITIES. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE. A LINK TO THE SENIOR TEAM.

THE LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT STATEGY. As soon as possible! Technical/Tactical/Physical/Mental Whole person-Whole Team-Whole Country. The Political Strategy……Internal Results v Development.Budget.P.R. Preconceptions. The Political Strategy……External Fans/Media/Clubs/PSL/Government. Schools – Game as the teacher. Loosing students Pride,Passion andPatriotism.

DEVELOPING A WORLD CUP WINNING TEAM Profile Dynamics Average age per squad member : 26 years old Average number of Senior caps : 30 caps Average number of Junior caps : 20 caps Home soil advantages – qualification, fans, funds Climatic advantages – altitude, heat, humidity Product of long term development plan

PEAK P.E.A.K. Centres Centres STAFFING STRUCTURE National Academy Elite Coach Project 10-17 year olds Coaching Standards All Regions / Clubs Curriculum Delivery PEAK Centres P.E.A.K. Centres National Academy Director of Coaching Academy Director International Unit Coach Education Team Management Mentoring – Youth Coaches Senior Squad Support National & Regional Focus Team Management Technical / Tactical Player Development Educational Programme National Coaching Centre 17 – 20 Yr old ( 30 Players) Jim Lawlor (Analyst / Consultant) (Scout / Assessor) (Player Co-ordination) World Football Research Centre HEAD COACH Stuart Baxter STAFF TEAM FIFA WORLD CUP 2006

International Support National Academy – Functional Model National Squads Coach Education Player Development Grass Roots & Other Groups Regional Focus National League OUTPUTS International Support Network National Home Base National Academy Recruitment Profile INPUTS Funding Infrastructure Support Services Staffing

International Support Network National Academy International Support Network Tournament Dynamics Support Services Knowledge Base Success Measures Prev Winners Profiling Physical Preparation Heat / Humidity/ Altitude Recovery Strategies Squad Rotation Dynamics Planning & Scheduling Logistics Support Available to all Squads Quality Standards Physiology Testing Monitoring / Retesting Individual / Team Support Tailored Programmes Sports Medicine Hydration & Diet Leading Edge Science Performance Analysis Training Base Game Preparation WC06 Preparation Scouting / Monitoring Governmental bi-laterals SA players Opposition Analysis Best Practice Latest developments Resource Library Coaching Materials Video Media / DVD/ Archive UEFA Tournament Analysis Champions League Analysis Delivered Through : John Moores University / University of Cape Town (Pretoria) Network of leading Professional Service Providers Support Agreements for Service Delivery

Role of the Provincial P.E.A.K. Performance centre. Quality control. Monitoring & Recording Tournaments Link to National Academy Coach Education

Sites of Provincial P.E.A.K Centres Upgrading of facilities at the following sites: Gauteng Mpumalanga Limpopo North-West Northern cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape Western Cape Linking into 25 (53) SAFA Regions

SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - Curriculum NATIONAL ACADEMY 10 – 13 Years Old 13 - 15 Years Old 4v4 Dribble / Pass tackle or wait basic technique new research / street play mental / social care educational support The game as the coach. Empowered learning. Age Confirmation Repetition of Technique 1v1 Dynamics Tactical Introductions Physical Development Education – academic / vocational Tournament Play Measurement / Standards Preparation – National Academy NATIONAL ACADEMY 17 – 20 Years Old 15 – 17 Years Old National Academy – Full time International Squads Olympic Squad PSL Team Mental / social care Educational support Foreign Placement Learning to Win Role Specialisation Elite competence model Tactical Specialisation Power training / Physical Measurement Mental Strength / Self Image Education – academic / vocational International Experience (Nat Squads) SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM

PROPOSED CASE STUDY SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM U12 Danone Nations Monitor World Cup winners Relocate Monitor Record Shape and enhance NATIONAL ACADEMY International exposure Potential World Cup Players. Late developers? ..Character….UNITY… Specialist work Mental, tactical, physical, technical SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM

“The onus is on us all, through honesty, integrity and hard work to reach for the stars”.