Kenya Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association

HEAR IT FROM DR BOIT

Before you take advice on coaching, it matters who it’s coming from. Dr. Kiptolo Boit brings a rare blend of academic excellence and real-world experience — a Lecturer at Kenyatta University, Founder and CEO of Nextgen Multi-Sports Academy, Director of Research and Studies at KSTCA, and a former member of the Kenya National Swimming Team (2007–2012). His journey reflects both high-performance sport and structured education, making his voice one that truly understands what it takes to grow as a coach.

Certification is not about collecting papers, it’s about understanding the journey, following the right pathway, and truly owning your role as a coach. In this message, Dr. Boit emphasizes that real coaching growth comes from structured learning, guided progression, and applying knowledge on deck, not shortcuts. The right certification pathway builds competence step by step, ensuring that every coach doesn’t just receive a certificate, but actually earns and owns it through practical ability, confidence, and professionalism.

The KSTCA Level 1 Coaching Course, delivered in partnership with Swimming South Africa and supported by the Braeburn Group of Schools, is designed exactly for this. Giving coaches the foundation they need to grow, develop athletes responsibly, and raise the standard of swimming.
Because in the end, a certificate means little if it’s not backed by real skill, understanding, and impact.

7th – 11th April 2026
Braeside School, Lavington
Ksh 25,000

Only 25 coaches will be accepted for this intake. Slots are fast filling up. The number is intentionally capped to ensure close interaction with the facilitator and a more personalized, near one-on-one learning experience on deck.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/3Y8Nf9TRMcxHQTtg7

📞 0793301421
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Let’s hear from Coach Anže Dečar

The Kenya Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association(KSTCA) is excited to have the support of Coach Anže Dečar as he speaks on this important step for coach development.

Coach Anže is a Level 5 certified coach, a former Slovenia National Age Group Team coach, and currently head coach of Braeburn Group of Schools. In recent years, his program has placed the highest number of swimmers on the Kenya National Team, reflecting a strong and effective development pathway.

Through the partnership between KSTCA and Swimming South Africa(SSA) , a new path for structured coach education and certification is taking shape, with the Braeburn Group of Schools supporting this initiative as a course sponsor.

We’re proud to be building a system that supports coaches through the right mentorship, clear development pathways, and internationally aligned standards.
Be part of the journey.
Registrations opening soon — stay ready!