RAISING ELITE FOOTBALLERS WHO LIVE OUT THEIR PURPOSE
iqf foundation
At IQF Foundation, we’re not just training footballers—we’re building men. Six in ten children in South Africa
grow up without a father in their
household. Fatherlessness deeply affects not just individuals, but entire communities and eventually nations. We’re
dedicated to changing this
narrative.
70% of long-term inmates grew up fatherless
75% of teens in rehab grew up fatherless
63% of youth suicides grew up fatherless
85% of children with behavioral disorders grew up fatherless
MORE THAN FOOTBALL TRAINING
At IQF Foundation, our coaches don’t just teach football—they understand the brain behind the player. Every coach is equipped not only with formal football qualifications but also with training in our brain-centred curriculum and an accredited neuroscience-based mentoring programme.
Why does this matter? Because we’re not just developing athletes—we’re shaping focused learners, strong communicators, and emotionally intelligent young men. Our approach taps into how the brain works to help players concentrate better, think faster, and perform more consistently—both on the field and in the classroom. But it doesn’t stop there. We know that long-term transformation doesn’t just happen in the muscles—it happens in the heart and mind.
That’s why our mentoring goes deeper, using football as a tool to help players grow psychologically, emotionally, and socially. The ultimate goal? Not just future professionals, but future fathers, leaders, and changemakers—young men who know who they are, how to lead, and how to give back.
DONATE
Be part of investing in the next generation of leaders, future families, and the health of our nation.
Big or Small
We appreciate every donation, big or small, as it directly supports providing the boys with elite neuroscience football training and mentorship.
Become a monthly donor
R500 per month would help sponsor neuroscience-based mentoring and character development as well as brain-centred football training.
Sponsor a player for the year
R7,000 would sponsor a player with neuroscience-based mentoring and character development, brain-centred football training, kit and the IQ Brain Development Ball, for a year.
Account Name: IQF Foundation Account Number: 63008133588 Branch Code: 250655 Bank: First National Bank Swift/BIC Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Donation and Name. Please email your proof of payment to [email protected] so that we can thank you.
