Last updated : 05/09/2023 22:22:32

Introduction

Pillars Football Academy are a Grassroots soccer team made up of 23 team members.

The team is from Pietermaritzburg, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, South Africa.

Pillars Football Academy started using TeamStats in March 2019.

Team Details

Location

Pietermaritzburg uMgungundlovu District Municipality South Africa

Team Type

11 a side , Grassroots

Pillars Football Academy

Pillars Football Academy is a grassroots soccer team based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The academy was founded by Kurt and Odile McKenzie in 2015 with the goal of providing young players with the opportunity to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

The academy offers training programs for players of all ages and abilities. The programs are designed to help players improve their technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness. The academy also provides players with opportunities to compete in local and regional tournaments.

Pillars Football Academy results

Pillars Football Academy has a strong track record of success. In 2022, the academy's under-17 team won the KZN ABC Motsepe League. The academy has also produced several players who have gone on to play professional soccer, including Akwande Gebashe and Siyamthanda Nyandeni, who both received scholarships to play soccer in the United States.

About the Founders

Kurt and Odile McKenzie are both former professional soccer players. Kurt played for the South African national team, and Odile played for the South African women's national team. The McKenzies are passionate about developing young soccer players, and they believe that Pillars Football Academy can provide a platform for players to achieve their dreams.

How to Join

Pillars Football Academy table

Players interested in joining Pillars Football Academy can contact the academy through its website or social media pages. The academy holds trials throughout the year, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome to try out.

The academy also offers scholarships to talented players who cannot afford to pay the full tuition.

Sources

Pillars Football Academy fixtures

Featured Team Members

Pillars Football Academy Photo 3

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