Sibanda hopes for more talent
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
WINDHOEK
Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) development coach Wellington Sibanda is confident that the association will unearth more hidden talent this year.
Sibanda, who enjoys working with young tennis stars, is looking forward to another exciting year of working with some of the finest upcoming players.
“We had a great 2020 with good tournaments and we just hope that 2021 will be able to offer us more.
“As a coach, nothing is more special than seeing young talent emerging to become top stars.
“That is why we will be working hard to scout and coach the players into fine top stars,” Sibanda said.
Not just for elites
The NTA last year hosted several tournaments, despite the coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent sport bans and regulations.
The association has also committed to reaching grassroots levels in order to broaden where the game is played.
Last year saw many young athletes from less privileged areas taking up the sport.
“As a coach, my job is to make these children feel at home and to convince them that tennis is not only a sport for the elites.
“Like I said last year in one of my interviews, the game of tennis in Namibia has gradually moved from an era where it was regarded as a ‘white sport’ into a multiracial sport.
Cautious
“With this said, I encourage parents with children who they feel are tennis aspirants to make their way to the NTA,” Sibanda said.
The fact that tennis is a non-contact sport will make things a bit easier for Sibanda and his team to perform their duties.
“We will, however, always warn children and parents to take care of themselves during this time to avoid contracting or spreading the virus,” he said
WINDHOEK
Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) development coach Wellington Sibanda is confident that the association will unearth more hidden talent this year.
Sibanda, who enjoys working with young tennis stars, is looking forward to another exciting year of working with some of the finest upcoming players.
“We had a great 2020 with good tournaments and we just hope that 2021 will be able to offer us more.
“As a coach, nothing is more special than seeing young talent emerging to become top stars.
“That is why we will be working hard to scout and coach the players into fine top stars,” Sibanda said.
Not just for elites
The NTA last year hosted several tournaments, despite the coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent sport bans and regulations.
The association has also committed to reaching grassroots levels in order to broaden where the game is played.
Last year saw many young athletes from less privileged areas taking up the sport.
“As a coach, my job is to make these children feel at home and to convince them that tennis is not only a sport for the elites.
“Like I said last year in one of my interviews, the game of tennis in Namibia has gradually moved from an era where it was regarded as a ‘white sport’ into a multiracial sport.
Cautious
“With this said, I encourage parents with children who they feel are tennis aspirants to make their way to the NTA,” Sibanda said.
The fact that tennis is a non-contact sport will make things a bit easier for Sibanda and his team to perform their duties.
“We will, however, always warn children and parents to take care of themselves during this time to avoid contracting or spreading the virus,” he said
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