The MySport360 Story
From a Coffee Trailer Conversation to a Complete School & Club Sports Ecosystem
It all started in the early mornings of January 2024, at a small coffee trailer on the grounds of Gelofte Skool. Two parents — and long-time friends — Nico and Stephen sat watching the rugby fields come alive with energy, dreams, and muddy boots.
As proud dads of boys playing for a Tier 2 high school rugby team, our conversations often drifted beyond the sidelines — to the real struggles our coaches faced. Endless admin. Scattered spreadsheets. No clear way to track player progress, fitness, or readiness. We could see the passion but also the frustration.
That morning, over a shared cup of coffee, we made a decision that would change everything.
That’s where MySport360 was born.
The Beginning
Our goal was simple but powerful:
To help schools like ours — passionate, competitive, but often under-resourced — to manage their sports programs like pros.
With over two decades of experience in software development, we didn’t wait for funding or red tape. We just started.
No investors. No committees. Just vision, grit, and a lot of late nights.
Within a month, Version 1 of MySport360 was live.
We tested it with Gelofte Skool’s rugby teams, handling everything from player data and match stats to fitness tracking, fixtures, and pre-game printouts. We even ran the technical desk ourselves during the Gelofte Night Series.
The impact was immediate.
Coaches finally had visibility they’d never had before. Players could track their growth. And for the first time, data was driving decisions — not guesswork.
Growth, Lessons, and Redesign
By August 2024, word started spreading. Rugby clubs, event organizers, and schools began reaching out. The idea was catching fire.
That’s when we welcomed our third co-founder and friend, Steven, a coach whose insight helped shape the MySport360 vision even further.
But rapid growth brings growing pains.
Our first version — built from pure passion — started hitting limits: network traffic, file uploads, and database strain.
So, we made a bold call.
We hit pause.
We rethought everything.
And then we rebuilt MySport360 from the ground up — this time designed for scalability, multi-sport support, and long-term sustainability.
The New MySport360
Today, MySport360 isn’t just an app — it’s a complete digital sports ecosystem that connects coaches, players, parents, and administrators across multiple sporting codes.
Here’s what we offer:
- Player Profiles & BokSmart Readiness – Manage compliance, forms, and printable reports.
- Fitness & Skills Benchmarks – Track progress, compare results, and visualize development.
- Integrated Dashboards – Real-time insights for coaches, managers, and players.
- Fixtures & Scheduling – Simplify event planning and match management.
- Game-Day Data & Video Analysis – Record live stats, create heat maps, and review tactical plays.
- Optional Device Tracking – Compatible with wearables or affordable video-based alternatives.
It’s everything a school or club needs — all in one connected platform.
Expanding Beyond Rugby
While our roots are firmly planted in rugby, we soon realized these challenges exist across every sport.
Coaches, players, and parents — whether in netball, hockey, soccer, or athletics — all face the same need for structure, performance tracking, and growth.
So, we expanded.
Netball joined our ecosystem, with Hockey next in line.
Each sport brings its own rhythm, but our mission stays the same:
To elevate the sporting experience for every school and club — no matter the size, budget, or background.
Our Mission
At the heart of MySport360 is a simple belief:
Every player deserves the opportunity to grow, improve, and be part of something bigger.
From that coffee trailer to classrooms, from dusty fields to data dashboards — our story has always been about people.
Parents who care.
Coaches who mentor.
Players who dream.
Together, we’re redefining what school and club sport can be.
MySport360 continues to grow — one school, one club, and one sport at a time — turning everyday sports into extraordinary experiences.
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Take the First Step Today
If you’re a coach who believes in building whole athletes—not just highlight reels—then it’s time to integrate wellness into your game plan.
Start using the Daily Wellness Player Check-In through MySport360 and see the difference for yourself. Because at the end of the day, the strongest teams aren’t just physically prepared—they’re mentally unstoppable.
Strong minds make strong athletes. And strong athletes win games.
Visit www.mysport360.co.za to learn more, or reach out to see how we can help your school become part of the MySport360 network.
Let’s change the game, together.
