Diteemane make coaching changes
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 30 Views |
Taking over: Modisane is the new coach PIC: BTTA
In June, the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) will host the regional qualifiers in Gaborone. The BTTA is in a preparatory mood ahead of the tournament after shaking up the Diteemane coaching department.
Former Diteemane player and Shash Maniacs' tactician, Tshepo Modisane has been elevated to the head coach role. He replaces, BDF Table Tennis Club's Thobo Matlhatsi who has been demoted to the assistant coach duties.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...