Samuel Sepeng not thinking about coaching abroad

Sepeng is happy to remain in South Africa and continue developing athletes through his Sepeng Training Group in Tshwane. 

The 39-year-old coach works with athletes including Prudence Sekgodiso, Botswana’s Oratile Nawe and Tshepo Tshite at the University of Pretoria.

Sepeng says he would reject an offer to coach abroad if one came his way. 

He believes he still has a lot to achieve with his athletes at home.

Matebedi is coaching in Malaysia, while Gorries is based in Saudi Arabia, but Sepeng says he will not be joining them anytime soon.

"At this point, to be honest with you, I would reject the offer because I am not done yet. Remember what makes me a coach is not these offers, but it's something pushing me to do what I do. I still feel I am not done yet. There's a lot to achieve in my country; there's a lot to change in my country, and I will be honest with you, sometimes we don't take these offers for the sake of taking them, but the frustration, the recognition in our country, number one," said Sepeng.

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Sepeng says he is still young and has plenty of time to consider coaching abroad later in his career.

The coach, who is the younger brother of Athletics South Africa 800m legend Hezekiel Sepeng, says he may only consider the move in the future.

Sepeng believes it is possible for coaches to make a living in South Africa, despite the challenges they face.

He says many coaches are frustrated because they do not always get the respect they deserve, but he remains committed to his work and believes coaches can build successful careers at home.

Sepeng insists that his decision to stay in South Africa is his own and is not based on anyone else.

He is also concerned that Team South Africa did not have a dedicated middle-distance coach at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying this can affect the performance of athletes.