Meet our Club Captain – Clint Courie 2025/26
- We Are Stephs
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
We thought you might want to get to know our club members and the best place to start is with our Club Captain, Clint Courie.
Can you share a bit about your background and how you got started in football? I started playing football at the age of five for local Club called Everton on the Cape Flats until the age of 18 then moved to Liverpool Portland’s until I injured my knee, and that was history.
How long have you been with Stephanian Ottery AFC? I have been with Stephanian Ottery for 13 years and counting.
What inspired you to take on the role of Club Captain? I would say that I have a passion for football and a passion and a good relationship with the coaches and players, I am caring, courageous, and consistent.
What do you enjoy most about being part of Stephanian Ottery AFC? Stephanian Ottery is no ordinary club. We are all Family orientated, Exco, coaches, players, and stephs spectators. we all strive in one direction to uplift and develop our club.
What qualities do you believe are essential for a good team captain? I would say good communication skills and to express ideas clearly and to listen to others as Mr April would say (lol) and give constructive feedback.
How do you motivate and support your club members on and off the field? Focusing on setting clear goals, and publicly acknowledging individuals and team accomplishments to boost morale and motivation.
What has been your most memorable moment with Stephanian Ottery AFC? When my son Callen at the age of six won highest goal scorer and player of the year under the coaching of Nigel Paster MHS RIP.
How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within the team? Number one to address conflict early do not let small issues escalate and address disagreements as soon as they arise. Number two to listen to all perspectives and identify the source of the issues, and focus on the problem, not personalities. Thirdly to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their opinions and concerns without fear of judgment.
What are your goals for the club in the upcoming season? To adapt a winning attitude to make the players believe they can win in any situation, setting goals together with our Exco and Coaches to strengthen our teams.
Can you share any advice for young players aspiring to be leaders on their teams? To master the basics is crucial like dribbling passing and ball control to stay fit and healthy, stay humble and play with self-respect and discipline, and always have a good attitude as it will go a long way.
How do you handle pressure during important matches? I normally maintain composure and stay positive.
What do you think sets Stephanian Ottery AFC apart from other clubs? Like I said earlier, Stephanian Ottery is a family oriented and community football club from various cultures renowned for developing young talent and one of the largest amateur clubs in the Western Cape.
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