Banyana Banyana ignites dreams at King David

Players from the national female soccer team Banyana Banyana attended a soccer clinic on Wednesday, 14 September, for under-14 girls at King David High School Victory Park and two schools from Alexandra: Kwabhekilanga Secondary School and Eastbank High.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis spoke of how important it is to recognise that dreams are valid. “We were once in their position. Us being here gives [the pupils] a lot more motivation, drive, and they will remember this for the rest of their lives.”

Banyana Banyana defender Erin Herz said, “I was here once, and I definitely see talent. There are a lot of girls who look like they’ve already learnt a lot.”

Herz conducted, amongst other drills, a pass-and-move exercise. She taught players to call each other by their name when they pass the ball, and advised them to follow through when they pass, and kick the middle of the ball.

The clinic was a collaboration between the school, ForwardZone, and the SA Jewish Board of Deputies.