About Us

Our Vision

A South Africa where every child has access to safe, inclusive spaces and opportunities to thrive.

History

2010

Founding

CoolPlay originally started with Vuka Rugby. It was focused on establishing rugby leagues at low-and no- fee paying schools in Cape Town and the surrounding areas

2013

Specialised curriculum

A specialised curriculum was designed by Lindy Sutherland who develops, publishes, and implements Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for children through Cool To Be Me, and Sport Scientist and World Rugby consultant Steph Nel

2015

Netball

Netball was adopted to deliver on the organisational goal to promote gender equity. In the first year of netball, 150 sessions were delivered.
This also led to the curriculum being adapted so that it was

2017

CoolPlay coaching cards

Lindy Sutherland wrote up the six social & emotional conversation manual which was further developed into the
CoolPlay Coaching Cards
relevant to all sports

Our Beneficiaries

Primary – Children between the ages 5 to 18
Secondary – Our Champions (coaches)

Our Champions

Our coaches are called Champions. They are recruited from within the local community and are role models and advocates for the CoolPlay Way.

On their journey with CoolPlay, Champions are upskilled to build their own personal resilience, to deliver fun and interactive sport and life skills sessions and to be positive agents of change.

How do we equip and empower our Champions?

CoolPlay Coaching Cards Training

Personal Social & Emotional Development

Skills Development Opportunities

Sport Specific Coaching Skills

Psychosocial Support & Guidance

Child Safeguarding

First Aid

Gender Awareness

Curriculum:
Coaching Cards

The CoolPlay curriculum is delivered through 9 “Coaching Cards” plus an additional 3 new “Coaching Cards” that focus on mental health and wellness, the pillars of the programme. The Coaching Cards provide a framework for the Champions (coaches), to weave relatable life lessons into fun and engaging sport-specific drills.

Goal Setting

Character Building

Values

Team Cohesion

Composure

Communication

Optimism

Decision-Making

Gender Equity

Understanding Emotions

Handling Stress

Building Resilience

See us in action:

The CoolPlay Way

When someone opts to live their life the CoolPlay Way they understand the impact of their actions, they make better decisions and become positive contributors to the world around them.

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Email

info@coolplay.co.za

Phone

+27 (0) 71 745 1655