The Champions Academy, founded in 2017 by former national team players in partnership with Dawid Bezuidenhout High School, aims to develop rugby from a grassroots level.

The Champions Rugby Academy, in collaboration with Dawid Bezuidenhout High School, is dedicated to nurturing rugby talent from a grassroots level to prepare future national players.

The program, launched in 2017 by former national players, features a technical development plan that includes one-on-one player coaching.

This initiative is an ongoing project, sustained by donations and sponsorships. The partnership with Dawid Bezuidenhout High School was established to ensure the academy's continued operation.

Training sessions are held twice a week, with children from various parts of Windhoek participating. The Western Suburbs have also contributed by providing facilities for the project.

Desmond Haihambo, one of the co-founders, discusses some of the challenges they face.Team manager Esme Gertze explains what would happen if sufficient funding is not secured.

Some girls attached to the program share their experiences so far.

The boys in the program also share their aspirations for their rugby careers ahead.

The ultimate goal of the coaching development team is to cultivate future stars for the country.