1. 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

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - Curriculum NATIONAL ACADEMY
10 – 13 Years Old
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

11. 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

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