BONA clarifies coach’s position

Volunteering: Mlotshwa is in charge of the netball team
Volunteering: Mlotshwa is in charge of the netball team

The Botswana Netball Association (BONA) has clarified circumstances surrounding the appointment of the women’s senior national team coach, Sithulisiwe Mlotshwa. Mmegi Sport is informed that Mlotshwa, a Zimbabwean, has a contract with Notwane Netball Club.

BONA secretary-general, Mmaneke Maplanka told Mmegi Sport that Mlotshwa is a volunteer and has worked with the national team for a long time. She explained that they have requested her club to allow her to assist the national team. “She is not being paid for her services and she is qualified to be in that position.

She has been at the helm of training many coaches,” she said. BONA marketing and public relations officer, Mokeresete Mokeresete explained that technical teams for all the affiliates are volunteers. He said even the technical benches for all national teams for both men and women are also volunteers. He said BONA does not have the revenue to hire full-time coaches. “When we have funds, we would inform you that we are now able to hire coaches on a permanent basis.

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