Additional resources
Here are some external resources we've compiled to further you on your path to success. These resources are not owned by WCA, but we think you'll find them useful.
Online courses
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Johan Cruyff Institute: Official FICA education partner that provides online and campus courses for Sports Management, Sports Marketing & Sponsorship, Football Business, Coaching. FICA discounts are available on select courses.
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Edx: Variety of free courses available online from top international universities
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Coursera: Variety of courses available online from top universities and corporates
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SSISA Education Hub: Accredited training provider, offering the latest in wellness, fitness, and sports conditioning
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Udemy: Global online learning and teaching marketplace with over 100 000 courses
Anti-corruption
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ICC: Anti-corruption education video
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ICC: Anti-corruption charges and sanctions
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ICC: Anti-corruption code for participants
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Sports24: Article about Former Protea Gulam Bodi's imprisonment
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The Age: Article about female BBL player banned due to disclosure of insider information
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ESPN: Article about female BBL player banned due to disclosure of insider information
Anti-doping
CoachEd
SACA has partnered with Gary Kirsten's online coach education initiative called CoachEd in order to provide players pursuring a coaching career with world-class resources. Each of the CoachEd courses have been discounted for SACA members.
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Library: The library provides relevant coaching information, drills, skills, and coaching tools presented in an interactive online format brought to you by Gary Kirsten and his team of coaches and specialists. For more information click here or contact your SACA PDM. SACA discount code SACAPLAYERSA0801.
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Accreditation: This course offers the Library resources plus access to online examinations which test the applican't holistic knowledge in each facet of the game. Players have access to the online content and examinations for a period of 12 months which allows for flexible learning at the player's convenience. For more information click here or contact your SACA PDM. SACA discount code SACAPLAYERSA0801.
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Elite accreditation: Each Elite course covers the 11 Accreditation course modules and additional Elite resources, live webinars, and workshops held by Gary Kirsten and the world's best players and coaches. Prospective coaches are guided through the course which includes one-on-one mentoring sessions with Gary Kirsten. For more information click here or contact your SACA PDM. SACA discount code SACAPLAYERSA0801.
Mental wellbeing
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UK Sport Institute: Athlete guidelines for maintaining positive mental health
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RUOK?: Practical advice on how to help others
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Beyond Blue (Australia): Skills to look after your mental health and wellness
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ESPN cricinfo: Article by Stuart Meaker on coping with anxiety, divorce, and lockdown
Financial wellbeing
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LifeCheq: Financial planning services from SACA financial wellness partner
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Prudential: Article titled "Help, my savings are behind"
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Money Hub: News and advice on how to manage your money in the time of Corona
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Moneyweb: Business, financial, and investments news and tools
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BusinessLIVE: National finance and business news
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YouTube: Former Springbok, Hilton Lobberts, on managing finances
DrinkIQ
It's good to think seriously about your relationship with alcohol. If you'd like to change it, whatever that means for you, why not start with the difference you want to make?
- How does drinking affect you physically?
- What are the effects of binge drinking?
- Does alcohol increase the chance of COVID-19 infection?
- When it comes to drinking, what is normal?
Use the resources below to take the self-assessment and quiz and find the answers. Brought to you by Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol.
For support contact JP van Wyk at
jp@theworldca.com or
+27 (0) 83 262 0375