Tlou Molekwane learning from the great Pitso Mosimane

Molekwane is one of the new coaches in the PMSS programme and is the coordinator in Limpopo, where he oversees coaches working on this project.

The 34-year-old, who hung up his playing boots in 2019, has been impressed with the work they are doing and the insight from the passionate Mosimane, who is now coaching Al Ahli Saudi in the Gulf region.

"Obviously, he's knowledgeable and has achieved a lot as a coach, and all through hard work because he is a very hard-working coach. He doesn't sleep because he's passionate," said Molekwane.

"So, it's something that I'm also learning from him. Like now, we get assignments every day, so when you get to the hotel, you can't sleep [because] you have to go through your work, evaluate yourself and at the same time prepare for tomorrow's assignments.

"So, it's not easy coaching, and you have to put everything you have [into it]."

Molekwane ended his playing days early after two unsuccessful knee operations, after having also played for Bidvest Wits, Polokwane City, and Bloemfontein Celtic.

He is in now charge at the Curro Northern Academy in Polokwane for PMSS, as he looks to build himself up as a coach.

"So far so good, obviously in the first month we are still trying to adjust as coaches, especially working with a large number of kids at school – it's unlike working with a certain academy, where you just work with 15-20 players.

"So, since the kids heard PMSS will be part of Curro, you can imagine some kids even left other schools just to be part of this program. So, it's going well. Obviously, there'll be challenges here and there, but I believe that's how we grow as young coaches."