Michael Mashele

COACH + SPORTS DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since January 21, 2026

Talent Identification

About

Progressive football coach and emerging sports management professional with proven experience across elite youth development, club football, academy administration, and sports education. Currently coaching and administering within the Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools ecosystem while leading competitive teams at club level, and recognised continentally as one of the Top 30 selected candidates in Africa for the SportsBiz Africa × Johan Cruyff Institute Essentials of Sports Management Programme, reflecting strong leadership potential within the African and global sports industry. I combine on-field technical expertise with off-field organisational, administrative, and strategic capabilities, making me highly adaptable for roles within international academies, federations, schools, NGOs, and professional football structures, with a strong commitment to long- term player development, sustainable football systems, and using sport as a tool for education and social impact.

Experience

Coach - Rangers Football Club (RCLFA) - Johannesburg

(2024-04)

Appointed to lead the team within a competitive local football structure, focusing on modern tactical principles, player development, and competitive performance.

Led the Rangers FC to a 4th place finish in the RCLFA Division 3 & a 3rd place finish in Division 2. This was their joint highest position finish since 2021
Took Rangers FC U12 team all the way to the RCLFA Plate Trophy Semi Final - The furthest the club had gone in this competition in its entire history.
Successfully developed and promoted multiple players from U7-U12 level into the GSSI Super League, the largest structured youth league outside SAFA LFA systems.
Built a competitive, disciplined, and technically progressive squad capable of adapting tactically across different game scenarios.
Mentored young players in performance habits, professionalism, and pathways beyond football.

Coach - Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools - Rosebank & Randburg, Gauteng

(2022-09)

I operate within one of South Africa’s most respected professional club development environments, delivering coaching, administration, and operational support across multiple age groups. As a Coach within the Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools ecosystem, I play an integral role in delivering a world-class player development programme aligned with the club's renowned coaching methodology.

Coach 200+ players annually, ranging from ages 3 to 18, across grassroots, foundation, and advanced development phases 6 days a week, all year round.
Delivering structured, age-appropriate training aligned with Mamelodi Sundowns development philosophy.
Support holistic player growth: technical ability, decision-making, discipline, confidence, and teamwork.
Identify high-potential players and assist with pathway progression into elite teams and external academies.
Manage training logistics, schedules, attendance, and session organisation.
Act as a key liaison between coaches, parents, players, and management.
Support tournament planning, matchday operations, and player registrations.
Assist in maintaining professional standards, safeguarding compliance, and operational efficiency within the school.
Contributed to numerous players progressing into Gauteng Development League (GDL) teams and professional academies.
Supported players securing football scholarships in the USA and Europe.
Assistant coach to the technical team that won the U8 GSSI World Cup (2023).
3× Mini Salao Cup attendee (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
3× GSSI King of the Court Tournament participant (2023, 2024, 2025).
Runner-up, GSSI Challenger Series (2025).
Appointed goalkeeper coach in 2024 for Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer Schools – Rosebank, Randburg, Marks Park & Morningside working ith goalkeepers aged 7–18.
All at the age of 23 making me the youngest coach GK coach in the centers history .