Meet Zaza
A passionate and experienced coach & mentor, who’s on a mission to motivate and inspire Kiwi youth.
My Story
Originally born in South Africa, I grew up fascinated by the world. At age ten, my family moved to New Zealand, a place I now proudly call home.
I completed my schooling in Auckland, where I was primarily motivated by sports and hands-on learning. I competed in several sports, notably excelling in soccer and cricket. I remain active today, pursuing hiking trails, rock climbing routes, and surf breaks around the world.
Upon completion of high school, I furthered my education with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation.
My early career included working for Counties Manukau Sport and coaching soccer at Pakuranga College, experiences that established my commitment to youth development.
After graduating, I spent ten years traveling across the USA, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia. During this time, I volunteered with various churches, recreation centers, and sports teams around the world, gaining a global perspective on community support and cross-cultural engagement.
I have now returned to Aotearoa to apply these international insights toward supporting our local community. In response to the challenges of the past few years, I established Future Footprints to inspire and facilitate the growth and maturity of our children and youth.
I look forward to the possibility of working together to support our community.
Background
Working with Children
Working with children in primary, intermediate, and high schools, recreation centres, non-for-profit organisations as well as volunteer work around the world.
Training
Extensive training background, which includes training clients, family/friends and teams across multiple sports and demographics.
Competitive sport
Actively pursued various sports at a competitive level eg. Boxing, Football, Swimming & Cricket.
Experience
From coaching, mentoring and volunteer work, to metal work, plumbing, painting as well as several other skills. I have up-skilled myself in several professions. This has helped me refine my people skills, which has allowed me to interact with people from different walks of life. Ultimately allowing me to communicate with most on a personal level by breaking down barriers in communication.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation | First Aid | Personal Trainer | Coaching Certificates
