Just as his versatility – as a player – was fully utilized and benefitted from during his playing career for NFD clubs like Rainbow Stars in Gqebera, so, too will his capabilities and qualifications as a young coach be put on display.
So, anyone who bumps into Stellenbosch FC’s youth coach Terah Mini (pictured) at the u19 Bayhill Premier Cup over the Easter weekend in Belhar’s Erica Park, must know that is not chasing glory with the team of the Cape Winelands, but also on the prowl for talent.
The well-travelled also had stints with Wanderers FC in the Third Division, as well as part assistant coach with the Safa CT Academy side year explained to No Bones with Jones. “We try to identify talent that matches the standards and philosophy of the club.
“There are several aspects that we look for in players, you know. It’s not just the talent that gets you to the top but other factors as well. So, once we see a player fits that particular mould, we obviously make our move,” Mini concluded.
Meanwhile his colleague and head coach of the Bayhill team, Jean-Pierre “JP” Farrugia and his coaching staff will be on a mission to secure their maiden title at the Easter event.
The former coach Jason Rhoda led Stellies to a final in 2022 where they eventually lost to Duncan Crowie’s Cape Town Spurs by 0-2 – this was also the last time the Roger Clayton Cup final was played at the Erica Park as the organisers subsequently moved the last day of the tournament to the Athlone Stadium.
