11-year-old South African kid, Arehone Makhari has chosen a career in coaching and is following it up immediately, despite his age.
Makhari is the current head coach of the under 11 and 15 sides at the Rams Football Academy based in his native Tshisaulu, Limpopo. He also sometimes coaches the Under 17 and 19 sides.
Arehone Makhari Early Career
Little Makhari started showing interest in coaching from an early age of five and not long after, he was given an opportunity by his local club Muvumoni Stars.
When he joined Muvumoni Stars, he was first recruited as a player but his leadership skills and qualities made the club owner promote him into coach.
“I started coaching when I was five years old at Muvumoni Stars,” Makhari told this publication.
“I want to find myself coaching in the PSL because when I am in the PSL I will be able to help my family with the money I will get.
“I would like to coach Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune or Marumo Gallants. I would like to have qualifications for coaching and also for administration and reach any level,” he said.
Speaking on being respected by his players, Makhari confirmed he’s respected by his players despite them being far older than he is.
“They don’t disrespect me because the Chairman warned them that if they try to disrespect me they will lose their games and I am sure they don’t want that.”
Makhari Coaching Style and Dreams
Arehone Makhari disclose he prefers the 4-3-3 formation where is players play tiki-taka and gain possession of the ball.
The youngster dreams of getting one of the toughest jobs in South African football which is to coach Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns.
Arehone Makhari Education
Makhari is a pupil in grade 5. He attends Makumbani Primary School in Limpopo. He also posseses same leadership qualities amongst his class mates.
Chairman of the Academy Tshifhiwa Ramukosi has described Makhari as an intelligent coach who is destined for greater things.
“From what I have seen he is too smart and I am sure if he gets assistance from somewhere and us showing him the way as an Academy, he will become one of the best coaches.
“Of course, we also encourage him to focus on his education but he is destined to become a Pitso Mosimane in South African football.”
In 29 matches Makhari has coached he won 16, drew three and lost 10.
He went viral after a video of him coaching men up to the age of his father went viral.
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