Propellers

Netball is back this season! 🔥

It’s time to bring the energy, teamwork and passion back onto the court. Get ready for fast passes, fierce determination and unforgettable moments this season.

We are excited to see our athletes grow, compete and have fun while building confidence, discipline and teamwork along the way.

Representing the South, the Propellers squad delivered outstanding performances at the North vs South Competition, proudly bringing home multiple medals. Their hard work, determination, and resilience were evident throughout the competition as they competed with passion and pride.

A special congratulations to Talia Bvindi and Aone Serero for their exceptional performances and for being crowned Victrix Ludorum champions. Your dedication, consistency, and pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the entire Propellers family.

We are proud of every swimmer who represented the team with courage and sportsmanship. The future continues to look bright for Propellers.

🌟 Meet Coach Laone 🌟

Coach Laone has a Level 1 First Aid Certificate and is currently pursuing Level 2 & 3 ASCA qualifications, along with a Lifeguarding Certificate. He has been part of the Propellers family for more than 2 years, coaching Learn to Swim and Stroke Development athletes with passion and dedication. 🏊‍♂️

✨ Fun Fact
Coach Laone is a very bubbly person whose laughter is contagious and always brings positive energy to the poolside 😄

Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Ascension Day from the Propellers family. May this day inspire faith, hope, unity, and gratitude as we continue to grow together in strength and purpose. ✨

INTRODUCING TEAM ORAPA

Meet Coach Nico 💪🏊‍♂️

Coach Nico teaches Learn to Swim, Stroke Development, and Bronze Squad at our Orapa branch. He has 3 years of experience as a swimming coach at Propellers Sports Academy.

Coach Nico holds a Level 1 FINA Certificate as well as a Safeguarding Certificate. Before joining Propellers, he worked as a physical trainer for a football academy, bringing valuable strength and conditioning experience into swimming development.

His passion for coaching and helping young athletes grow continues to make a positive impact in and out of the pool.

✨ Fun Fact
Coach Nico uses dancing as his therapy and as a way of spreading happiness to people around him.

Champions in the making 💫🏅

Our Propellers prodigies proudly represented the North at the North vs South Competition and came back shining with their medals. Their hard work, discipline, and determination continue to raise the standard and inspire greatness.

A special congratulations to Daniel Oaeng for an outstanding performance and for being crowned the Victory Ludorum champion 🏆👏

🥈 Freestyle
🥇 Backstroke
🥇 Medley
🥉 Butterfly
🥇 Relay Freestyle
🥇 Medley Relay

We are proud of every athlete who stepped up and gave their best for the North. The future of sport is bright ✨

From Dreams to Greatness 🇧🇼

On Saturday, 9 May 2026, Melodi Saleshando was crowned the 45th Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year — a truly remarkable achievement and a proud moment for the entire Propellers family.

Melodi has been part of the Propellers long-term athlete development programme since the age of 8. From her early days in Bronze Squad to rising through the ranks into High Performance, her journey has been defined by dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Her swimming journey has seen her compete across every level — from school galas and BSSA League competitions, to South African Level 3 Championships, South African National Junior Championships, Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships, Continental Championships, and International Championships.

Over the years, Melodi has established herself as one of Botswana’s finest young swimmers, earning countless national titles as Victrix Ludorum and Overall Best Female Swimmer. She has collected numerous medals at South African Level 3 Championships and dominated regional competition at Zone IV Championships.

Her biggest milestone came at the 2026 Africa Youth Games in Angola, where she made history by winning three continental medals — 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals — an achievement that ultimately earned her this prestigious national recognition and further cemented her status as a potential future Olympian.

Melodi, we celebrate you, your resilience, your humility, and your relentless pursuit of greatness. Your journey continues to inspire the next generation of swimmers at Propellers Sports Academy and across Botswana.

As you continue pursuing your swimming career to the next level, always remember: the world is your oyster.

Your success truly embodies the Propellers principle that:
“Consistency builds the resilience required for excellence.” 💙🏊‍♀️🇧🇼

To every mother who continues to stand beside, encourage, and support their child at Propellers — we appreciate you deeply.

Thank you for the sacrifices, the encouragement from the sidelines, and the unwavering belief in your children. Your support helps shape confident athletes and strong young people every single day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing Propellers moms 💙

Rest in Peace, His Excellency Dr President Festus G. Mogae.

Your visionary leadership and crucial structural reforms in sport created opportunities, recognition, and support for athletes across Botswana. Because of your contribution, sports academies like Propellers continue to nurture talent, build futures, and create lasting legacies.

We honour a life of service, excellence, and impact.
May your soul rest in eternal peace.