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born 1988 South Africa
Bongiwe Msomi (born 19 January 1988) is a former South Africa netball international and current netball coach. Between 2011 and 2023, Msomi made 171 senior appearances for South Africa.
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I believe that passion, leadership skills, valuable knowledge and experience, confidence, fairness, and time management make a good coach.
The passion I have for netball is at another level.
Random situations where I had to say ‘sorry I didn’t hear’‚ but the conversation or coaching was in Afrikaans‚ which used to be a norm.
I will remain a proud ambassador for the beautiful sport of netball, and I will remain fully committed to maintaining my humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours.
You also have bills to pay. Sport can also assist in that sense, so it’s a fantastic opportunity that one can explore.
Every encounter has added to the person I am today. I am blessed.
Every time my name is announced in the national squad there is a feeling of excitement.
Cherish that moment because it’s not guaranteed, nothing in sport is a lifetime thing, it’s really about that time when you are still able to and can still run around injury-free and healthy.
There are players that are really doing well despite their upbringing and background.
I love having the opportunity to help empower women and I want to give hope to all girls in the South African community.
Women are getting to sit at big seats at the table, and this makes me proud.
There’s room for growth through the opportunities that constantly arise, the rules adaptations and the potential careers within and through the sport.
All I know is what you see is what you get.
We black people sometimes do treat white people differently to how we treat other blacks.
I am extremely proud of what I have achieved and am grateful to many people behind the scenes who have made this all possible.
Because I know if anyone is given a chance, are supported fully and obviously given the right information, they can actually be as big as they want to be. I love that I am seeing this with the girls.
Sport has the power to change things. For instance, I have become much more confident from being involved in netball.
Personally, I prefer to be respected than liked because with respect comes understanding and value in my teachings.
The role models that the kids can look up to are so diverse. They can now actually relate to a particular person because of the numbers and the mixture of the group.
I always had a support system even outside my family through Netball. I’ve seen first hand how netball can change one’s life through guidance, support and opportunities!
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