main Feature: athletics
Words: Dan Lombard | Photos: Provided
“Another issue is that parents are too competitive when it comes to their children. It is an unsavoury thing to witness a parent scream and shout on the sidelines. There have been a few instances where I’ve had to tell parents to leave. Parents expect instant success but they don’t realise that athletics is a long term sport. The pressure on school athletes proves too much for the children and many give up sport, which is a loss to the entire country.”
Kobus believes that he and other former athletes turned coaches have a duty to share what they learned in order to help the development of the next generation of South African stars. His experience coupled with his passion for athletics will go a long way in assisting young athletes to not only realise their potential but achieve the highest of accolades.
Game On Magazine, September: Issue 20, 2015
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