Mr Fungai Matsindikwa is a senior basketball coach at St Stithians Boys’ College. He has been coaching youth and high school basketball for over 10 years. He is a FIBA level 1 coach and his coaching values are centred around five core principles -commitment, hard work, respect, selflessness and team unity.

His coaching philosophy is that an athlete's character is more important than their talent. His goal at the College to create well-rounded players on the court, as well as in the classroom and the community. 

He strives to enhance the basketball talents of all his players while developing their leadership skills, self-discipline, and work ethic.

Mr Roland Andongndou is a senior basketball coach at St Stithians Boys' College. With 15 years of coaching experience, coaching clubs and high school basketball in and out of South Africa, Roland has increased the power of positive thinking and with an unconventional approach to achieving consistent results and resilience has empowered him to spend 9 years coaching at the College.

His qualifications include a B.Sc Degree in Psychology, PMAC in Project Management and a FIBA Level 1 qualification. His formula for success is based on, PTDDHW (Power Thought , Determination, Dedication, Hard Work).

His coaching philosophy is God first, play for your coach, play for your team and help your teammates to shine.

He believes coaches need to lead by example and continuously define the morals, ethical, principles and code of conduct that builds a firm foundation of leadership skills, respect, integrity and true love for the game of life. 

"Basketball is an opportunity that prepares all and balances your objectives between sports and education for the present and the future. Never say never. Find your Gift and define your Purpose."

"It's a privilege to watch a new doe eyed grade 8s stepping onto the basketball courts raw and full of enthusiasm whist at the same time evolving into super athletes."

As the number one growing sport at the school and the country, Mr Mandla Faku believes coaches play a pivotal role in introducing the game to beginners and improving the players who would have played at any preparatory school. St Stithians introductory programme is designed by some of the best basketball minds in the country and the results speak for themselves.

Mr Mandla Faku has been a member of the basketball fraternity for over 10 years. He believes it is only natural to pass on the skills and knowledge he has to the younger generations. 

"Students come to us as blank canvases and leave as basketball masterpieces which is what my fellow coaches and I live for".