Kyalami | Brazilian Soccer Schools South Africa

ABOUT US

Dedicated to developing young footballers that practice with purpose and play with intent!

Based on a world leading philosophy grounded in achieving technical mastery of a soccer ball, our SSUSS syllabus has shown remarkable results with children on a football pitch. With over a 1000 touches on the ball per child per training session, a world class facilities and a football philosophy that encourages a high tempo short passing game, your child will be exposed to every aspect of football of the highest quality. And what’s more, they have fun doing it.

We encourage children aged between 4 and 16 years old to come down a try a no obligation free training session. Whether you are looking to build your confidence, to push for an A team spot, to become a professional footballer, to meet new friends or even if it’s just to have lots of fun – SSUSS is where you need to be!

Our team at Kyalami SSUSS will work tirelessly to provide your child with the optimum opportunity to try achieve all their football ambitions.

OUR VENUE

OUR COACHES

Bryan Cassel Owner and Coach

Born 1974

Started coaching football at Dainfern Lions in 2007. Purchased Brazilian Soccer School Balfour from Coach Nick Aresti in 2012. First SSUSS to set up and run a satellite program at neighbouring schools Head coach of SSUSS Balfour and SSUSS Kyalami. Head Coach for SuperSport United FC Youth Academy Under 12 2014. He holds a SAFA C Licence and KNVB Introductory Course coaching licence.

Qualified paramedic

Marihanda Trudgeon Owner and Coach

Born 1977

Taught Nursery school from 1998 until 2005. Qualified primary school teacher. Taught maths and English at Salvazione School in Berea from 2011 until 2013

After a lifelong obsession with football and a passion for working with kids Coach M took the opportunity to become a partner in SSUSS Dainfern and SSUSS Kyalami in 2015. Coach M spearheads our SSUSS Tots initiative (program designed specifically for 4 to 5 year olds). She holds a SAFA C Licence and KNVB Introductory Course coaching licence.

Qualified Level 1 First Aider

Coach Mike Sebola

Born 1990

Started coaching in 2010 at Oasis SA and Ikage Youth Development.

Mike joined the SSUSS Kyalami team in 2013. He holds a SAFA D Licence and KNVB Introductory Course coaching licence.

Qualified Level 1 First Aider

Coach Nicolson Diangwane

Coach Nicolson, born in Limpopo in 1985, has always had a passion for helping children achieve their goals. This can be traced back to his time as a Life Facilitator for The Truth Foundation (TTF). He has also served in various capacities at the local football club, Dainfern Lions. Notably as head coach of the U10 age group and as captain of the senior team for Dainfern Lions. Nicolson joined the Dainfern SSUSS Coaching team in 2013 and holds a SAFA D Licence and KNVB Introductory Course coaching licence.

Qualified Level 1 First Aider

Coach Mthobisi Madlala

Born 1991

Coach Mthobisi started as a full time teacher’s assistant in the foundation phase at P.S Tsosane Primary. He coached the school under 12 team that competed in the Danone Nations Cup in 2012. He then formed the Ivory Park Development Team which is affiliated to the North Rand Football Association.

He has obtained an Early Childhood Development Certificate with Central Johannesburg College.

He joined the SSUSS Kyalami team in 2015.

.He holds a SAFA C Licence and KNVB Introductory Course coaching licence.

Qualified Level 1 First Aider

Daniel Cassel

Daniel Cassel started training under Nick Aresti, Shannon Allan and Coach Joe (from the UK) in 2011 with Brazilian soccer schools. Daniel achieved level 2 on the skills badge scheme. He has been training in the system ever since. Daniel has exhibited a strong passion for coaching for many years. Once he reached the right age, he went through the coaching course and has now joined the coaching team at SSUSS Kyalami as an assistant coach.

Dylan Trudgeon

Dylan Trudgeon is currently studying to be a personal trainer. He attended the coaching course in January 2018, and has taken to coaching like a duck to water. He is a student of the game who spends his spare time reading up on youth training methods. He has proved himself to be a versatile coach, excelling at coaching the SSUSSTots group (our 4 and 5 year olds) as well as leading quality sessions for older age groups as well. He has a deep understanding of how the human body works and pairs that knowledge with our syllabus. He has grown into a very well rounded valuable member of our coaching team.