Caption: St Francis Bay Galaxy Youth Academy
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The Sea Vista Community Umbrella is an organisation comprised of volunteers and community members focused on uplifting the Sea Vista Community. The purpose is to work together and support one another in the many projects in place, or to encourage those with a vision for new projects. Many of these projects are related to soccer.
Did you know that there are seven different soccer teams in Sea Vista involving around 180 young people ranging in age from 9 to 40? The aim for all of them is to provide a safe environment for youngsters and adults and to motivate them by giving football coaching and skills development.
Seven local soccer teams: their needs
These teams all have similar needs, primarily soccer balls, soccer gear, tracksuits, bibs and boots. They also need training equipment such as cones, hurdles, slalom poles, speed ladders, and stopwatches. For all of them, the biggest challenge is transport for the players to get to away matches. Some have devised innovative ways of raising funds, such as selling bunny chows and hot dogs to earn a seat on the bus.
Seven local soccer teams in St Francis Bay
Driving around the greater St Francis area, you would have seen many soccer clubs practising, mostly in the afternoons and early evenings.
Read about them here:
Eleven Bullets Soccer Team:
practices on the open spaces on the Main Road between St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. Their club is 11 years old. Please call Willem Duiker, their coach, if you can help with balls and tracksuits: 063 244 5660
Hullets United FC Soccer Team:
have been playing since 2006. Soccer balls, guards and tracksuits are their biggest need. Please call: Mthobeli Tovy: 073 501 8968
St Francis Bay Galaxy Youth Academy:
They have been running since 2011, and they have two groups, one for younger players, 13- and 14-year-olds and another catering to players 19 years and older. They practise near the tennis courts in St Francis Bay. Thomas, their coach, has a dream of becoming a soccer agent. He would appreciate any help in achieving this goal.
One of our Sea Vista youngsters, Khanyasilo Mdledle from this team, has been selected to attend London and Manchester in August with Proskills. Proskills is a professional soccer coaching organisation that sends young South Africans to play in the United Kingdom. They have been competing in the Manchester Cup since 2022. Khanyasilo needs funding to go, R40,000.00. This is to cover flights, tracksuits and kits. Perhaps you or your organisation would consider sponsoring him? Details can be provided if you are interested in supporting him. If you can help, contact Thomas ‘Shoes’ Kuka: 063 220 5525 or kukathomas21@gmail.com.
St Francis Bay United:
has been running since 2019. It is a registered NPO, and Matt Davis is its coach and manager. They are trying to upgrade soccer fields in Sea Vista and specifically need funds. A container to turn into change rooms and toilets is a big need, too. You can call Matt Davis: 072 992 1097 or mattdstyles@gmail.com
St Francis Eleven FC:
has been in existence since 2008. They practise Mondays to Fridays from 17:30 to 19:30. They need equipment, especially soccer balls. Call: Patrick Bokani: 083 590 7871
St Francis Future Stars:
They are a young club, they have been going since 2023. They also practise on the Main Road. This club caters specifically to players 15 years and older. Kobie, their coach, is particularly keen to get training equipment, and importantly, a first-aid kit. Call Kobie Adams at 078 116 8878 if you can help.
St Francis Links FC:
It is a club that caters to young players aged 13-18. Their coach is Dan: 082 470 6068
See also: Local photos
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