Football Centre of Excellence

Developing Africa’s Next Generation of Football Stars

At Rising Stars, we are committed to developing the skills and talents of the very best young football players across Africa. Our academy provides a high-performance environment where aspiring players are given the platform and opportunities to reach the highest levels of the game.

With a strong network of feeder clubs from across the continent, we remain at the forefront of scouting and identifying top talent. Through our elite player pathway, we connect players to professional opportunities both locally — with PSL clubs — and internationally in Europe and Australia.

Our junior programme starts from the age of 5 up to 18. Each age group has their own Head Coach & Assistant Coach along with a Goalkeeper Coach.

Trial days will be communicated via our Social media platform.

Positive Mentoring and Support

Our aim is to be the most caring and challenging football centre of excellence in Africa. The Centre’s Performance Department works to create an environment that supports players’ short, medium & long-term goals. The centre’s core values are: discipline – humbleness – respect.

Rising Stars provides both a coaching and mentoring system which incorporates top quality coaching, support, encouragement and advice is a safe environment. This is tailored to the needs of the individual. This approach effectively bridges the gap between the more limited opportunities for development at a grass roots level.

Our Coaches

All our coaches are fully qualified coaches, and although some are thru different governing bodies, Our Methodology is the same one, Possesion football.

Our Coaches CV:

  • England Football Level 1
  • CAF D License
  • UEFA Pro License & B License
  • Barcelona Coach Academy Level 1 & Tactical Analysis
  • FA Safeguarding for Children
  • First Aid in Football Certified

World-Class Facilities at Rising Stars HQ

Rising Stars HQ, home to both Volea Sports City and Generation School, offers a world-class environment designed to support every aspect of a young athlete’s development. Our facilities include:

  • A full-size 11-a-side AstroTurf pitch

  • 5-a-side AstroTurf field

  • Beach Soccer field (coming in 2026)

  • Swimming pool

  • Padel courts

  • State-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning room

These premier facilities ensure our players train, recover, and perform at the highest level, every day.

  • Shining bright on and off the field! ✨ Our rising stars from U8 to U12 gave it their all today, showing incredible teamwork, dedication, and kindness. 

We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and sportsmanship! Keep reaching for the stars! ⚽️

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  • An amazing day for Rising Stars! Our U8-U14 Squad played against Lavender Hill 🙏

Thank you to our volunteer moms for the delicious lunches made for the kids - we appreciate this community and everyone’s support SO much! ⚽️ 

A big shoutout to the best coaches - our squads are so lucky to have you guide them. 

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  • Thank you @sportpesa_sa for sponsoring us to jazz up our 5’s - we can’t wait to share the end result soon! 🔥

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  • We’re excited for the year ahead ⚽️ Follow us to stay updated with Rising Stars news! 🌟 

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  • 2025 is going to be big.. ⚽️

We can’t wait to help grow the future of football in South Africa 🇿🇦 

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