HOME OF THE SENATLA 7S
A Celebration of Talent, Mentorship, Resilience & Opportunity
Join legend Seabelo Senatla, Connect Academy and Connect NTK as they unleash the potential of our next generation on the rugby sevens field.
With the World Men’s Sevens Player title and record-breaking stats under his belt, Seabelo’s commitment goes beyond sport. After overcoming a serious injury, he partnered with his mentor and strength and conditioning coach, Connect founder Murray Ingram, and the Connect Performance family, to rebuild and give back through mentorship.
Now, as board member and mentor at Connect Academy, Seabelo is inspiring the next generation of players – on and off the field. And now, he is shining a light on young rugby talent in Cape Town to garner public support for the young stars of the future.
“This tournament is about giving young people hope – that their talent and determination can take them to incredible places if they work hard, surround themselves with caring mentors, and keep the faith.” – Seabelo Senatla.
Built on Connect’s Values and Community Spirit
We prove there are no limitations in life for children and young adults whatever their personal circumstances, provided they are immersed in a challenging, caring environment that understands their individual needs.
The cornerstone of our mission is taking a long-term approach, walking side-by-side with our young people, taking them as far in life as they choose to go, without any limitations based on the challenges of their community or home lives.
“Seabelo embodies resilience and unity. This tournament celebrates that spirit and the belief that sport brings people together and empowers communities.”
– Murray Ingram, Founder, Connect Academy
the home of the connect festival of unity
The sports festival that unites the Mother City
Support our diverse South African schools in an epic clash against their overseas counterparts in rugby, netball and hockey, in an event that began in July 2025.
This is our unique celebration of diversity and inclusivity, uniting young people through the power of sport regardless of background or personal circumstances.
We do this by bringing together two of the leading nations in global sport over our week-long event, in partnership with Edwin Doran Sports Tours, crossing continents to create memories that last a lifetime.
Coaching Elite, EMERGING & JUNIOR Athletes
Connect works with some of Africa’s most exciting talents and those who aspire to greatness
We offer long and short-term programming to supplement any individual or team sport, dedicated out-of-season conditioning blocks; recovery, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
Our specialist team of coaches and support staff provide all these services in-person and remotely, either at our base in Cape Town, across South Africa or overseas.
We also bring our long-term track record in youth development through Connect Academy to assist with nurturing school-aged athletes in their chosen sport.
Get in touch to see how we can help you unlock your full potential, either as an elite performer or as an emerging young athlete.
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Some of the sports we work in
Male & Female Rugby
tennis
softball
soccer
golf
NETBALL
Coaching Schools & Clubs
Our coaches work every day with our next generation.
Connect has a team of coaches and support staff working in school, club and international sport, rolling out the developmental ethos that has guided us since 2014.
We coach multiple sports and activities for adults, as well as boys and girls at all ages and ability levels including rugby, soccer, netball, tennis, boxing, golf, softball, baseball and track-and-field athletics.
Our holistic approach to sports science, movement fundamentals, physical literacy and play means we also play a lead role in delivering the Physical Education aspect of the national government curriculum.
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Some of the athletes we work with
