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Cricket Namibia and Mr. Hawie Engels to unveil a Sport and Leadership Centre for emerging sportsmen and -women.
A new chapter in Namibia’s sports development is set to begin with the launch of the Namibia Sport and Leadership Centre (NSLC) at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. This innovative multi-sport initiative aims to support the country’s most promising young athletes, empowering them to excel in both their sports and academic pursuits. With the goal of becoming a leading hub for talent development, the NSLC is dedicated to fostering Namibia’s youth to reach their full potential on both national and international stages.
The NSLC will focus on students from grade 8 to grade 12 following online education. A holistic
approach will combine athlete development and academic rigor with intensive sports training
and leadership development. The daily schedule will balance these elements, ensuring that
each athlete receives the well-rounded support they need to succeed. This schedule will vary
based on grades but will generally include, sports-specific practice, structured academic
sessions under supervision, gymnasium and other sport services, as well as leadership
development, complimented by team participation at schools and/or clubs of preference.
The NSLC will be under the management of Mr. Hawie Engels, a renowned leader in education, personal development and an elite sports personality himself, having a.o. represented Namibia on Junior and Senior levels in both Rugby and Athletics. Mr Engels served as principal of Windhoek High School from 2011 until 2022. His career also covered commercial training, team building, mentorship programmes and motivational speaking. Mr Engels’ extensive experience will help shape the NSLC’s unique offering and high-performance culture, emphasising a balanced focus on athletic growth, academic achievement, and mental health.
The NSLC, through Mr Engels, will also provide dedicated training on leadership and capacity building to the wider sport-, education-, institutional- and commercial Namibian markets.
A phased rollout process will commence on the 15th of January 2025, with the focus on adaptation of students to online learning platforms under dedicated supervision.
The official launch of the NSLC is scheduled for April 2025.
Various online learning service providers can be selected for the CAPS, Cambridge and IEB curriculums.
Service providers for these curriculums typically include:
CAPS curriculum through Teneo School (teneoschool.co.za)
Cambridge curriculum through Cambrilearn (cambrilearn.com)
IEB curriculum through Brainline (brainline.com)
The Namibia Sport and Leadership Centre represents a unique opportunity for young athletes to combine academic achievement with elite sports training in a most professional and balanced environment. Under the guidance of Mr. Hawie Engels, this Centre will offer Namibia’s youth a transformative platform to unlock their full potential in both their sporting and academic journeys.
Interested parents can contact info@nslc.com.na for more information.
CLICK HERE To download the application forms
A detailed information session is planned for the end of January 2025.
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