South African Baseball is proud to announce the coaching and support team for the U15 Boys’ Continental Championship, which forms part of the WBSC Africa Qualifiers for 2025.
The tournament will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5 to 7 December 2025, and will serve as the official African qualification event for the WBSC U15 Baseball World Cup. This event is a key milestone in the development pathway for South African youth players, offering them an opportunity to compete for a place on the global stage.
U15 National Team Management – WBSC Africa Continental Qualifiers 2025
- Paul Van Der Merwe – Head Coach (Western Cape)
- Gareth Long – Assistant Coach (Gauteng Provincial Baseball Council)
- Thabang Letsoalo – Assistant Coach (Limpopo)
- Leon Du Preez – Assistant Coach (Western Cape)
- Lukas McKenzie – Physio/Trainer (Western Cape)
- Deidre Marquard – Admin / Head of Delegation (Western Cape)
This experienced group will lead South Africa’s U15 national team in its bid to qualify for the World Cup, continuing the momentum built across various national programs. Preparations for the Nairobi qualifiers are already underway, with player identification, training, and logistical planning in progress.
South African Baseball congratulates the appointed staff and looks forward to a strong showing in Kenya this December.
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