QSB to host coaching clinic next year

The Quinton-Steele Botes (QSB) coaching and training camp has announced it will host an athletics coaching clinic from 6 to 9 January next year. Several international coaches are expected to visit Namibia for the programme. In a statement, QSB invited all interested individuals to contact their office to receive high-level training from top professionals. “Athletes of all levels are invited to join our QSB Athletics Training Clinic, designed to hone skills, build strength and improve performance. “This one-of-a-kind clinic will feature coaches from South Africa, Germany and the Netherlands. Led by experienced professionals, it offers cutting-edge techniques in speed, endurance, agility and strength training,” the statement said. For beginners and elite athletes The clinic will cater for beginners who want to build a strong foundation, as well as elite athletes who aim to fine-tune their performances. Participants will receive personalised coaching, including one-on-one feedback from professional trainers. Training areas include running mechanics, strength conditioning, agility and injury prevention. Athletes will also receive guidance on nutrition, mental toughness and goal-setting. Former professional runner and A-level German athletics coach Markus Pingpank will lead long-distance training, while sports motivational speaker Jonathan Greyvenstein is also expected in Namibia for the event. Long jump coach Charley Ströhmenger will handle the training course for coaches, as well as long and triple jump sessions for primary and secondary school athletes, senior athletes, teachers and parents. Registration is available via email at [email protected] or by contacting 081 127 1193. Background The QSB coaching and training camp was established by the late Quinton-Steele Botes 33 years ago as part of his vision to develop athletics coaches in Namibia. In 1993, he launched the first camp with 25 local teachers and coaches. It was attended by three coaches from South Africa and one from Germany. After Botes’ passing, Leoni van Rensburg took over leadership of the camps, continuing his dream of building coaching capacity across the country. “Without the sponsorship of Namibian companies, these coaching and training camps would not be possible. Sponsors have been stakeholders from the beginning and are proud to support Namibian sport, particularly athletics. “We want to continue supporting and developing less fortunate coaches and athletes from rural areas while honouring Quinton-Steele Botes’ vision of keeping athletics alive in Namibia and giving everyone an equal opportunity,” the statement said.