He doesn't need any foreign coach. Let those coaches coach in their respective countries and bring those who can challenge Tebogo. That's the problem in Africa, we always undermine our local talent and chase foreign things.
Let's give respect where it's due..Its not by chance that Letsile is a locally trained olympic champion..a while back after he broke the junior record, scholarships to the US came pouring. All were rejected and the reason was for the interest of the boy..I don't think had he moved to America then,he would have won gold at Paris.. Every race i watch of him since the world championship looks tactical and well managed especially on the curves,and the final stretch he is looking strong and sharp..To me Botswana has a world class coach even he managed to win a gold without proper sporting facilities imagine how many Tebogos He can produce with the same resources that those so called world class coaches have. If they wanted to beat the world record, they would have done it by now because they have already trained for it but you guys don't know it yet.. because the right weather,the right moment and a rested body is the only things Letsile need to break world record because world coaching he has in abundance in Maun Botswana
You are absolutely right. There’s no better person to care for you than your own blood. Botswana Athletics know they have a generational talent and they’ll do everything to make sure he succeeds.
This whole thing is absurd. It’s like you don’t understand athletics. The very best of Usain Bolt happened under the guidance of one coach until the end of his career. Letsile has shown progress from his junior days, and until he stops progressing there’s no need to change anything.
Let's not undermine Tebogo's coach. Many people seem to do that, Dose is well qualified. Infact more athletes from around the world should come under his training. What can be done is for Tebogo and his coach to be provided with more support. If there is another a coach involved it should not to replace the coach but to be his assistant or only come for specific traning that Letsile might need. Africa should also produce exceptional coaches . its should not be about American and Jamaican coaches taking all the glory when it comes to coaching. Hopefully Botswana will build facilities and attract athletes around Africa and rest of the world. Let's not steal from Africa's shine when it comes to athletics coaching..
No - I did not undermine him. I am asking should he switch? Athletes switch coaches all the time. Your answer is saying he should stick to his current coach - thank you for your perspective
@@Petermoetse07there is nothing like peaking too early. Each year - athletes compete to peak at certain times of the year - usually at major track meets. Tebogo is still growing into his frame - in the next 4 to 6 years he will likely be at his peak. A coach can’t make someone peak if his body and frame is not equipped to handle it.
Why switch coaches? Why not add another coach? Dont coaches know how to work together? What makes you think the current coach does not know how to take Tebogo to the next step?
When Van Niekerk won golds or broke the world record, did we suggest he leave his coach? What makes us think that we cannot produce world class coaches if we can produce world class athletes?
I think he should move to some who is better with a proven record of such. And I so think that the point of this question is to avoid the Van Niekerk situation. Van Niekerks trajectory after his world record performance plateaued and then declined and could never get better. Look at Van Niekerks performance this season. So if there are coaches with better facilities then yeah he should. Tebogo recently said he had find ways to use Souh Africa's facilities but could only leverage so much. SO clearly he's revealing that his training situation could be better and that it's not at its best by making such remarks.
Trust me. Tebogo will not be switching coaches any time soon. If you pay attention to his interviews he speaks highly of his coach One thing I admire is the delicacy they exude when approaching his training. It's not easy to find a balance between the 100 and 200. You can put too much focus into building raw speed and that can be detrimental for the endurance required to better 200m times. Noah Lyles is a good example of this. He and his coach believed that getting his 100 down would improve his 200 but if we actually closer at his performance, doing that has put him at a bit of a stand still in the event, is which is why Tebogo stated they may forgo the double and focus on the 200 and just run it to put up fast Times He is fractionally improving in the final 100 but he's bounding forward in the 200. Glen Mills himself believes he is on course to break Usain Bolt's world record I believe they will add some minor tweaks going into this year, especially after that Olympic gold. But any major experiments will be done in 2026 with no championships coming up.
@@dafrosm but to be fair, he took some time off training after his mother passed, which impacted his preparations for speed training. We don't know how much faster he could have been going into Paris. I had originally assumed he would be in 9.83 shape. Then possibly a 9.79 next year or there abouts. Secondly, I agree with you asking that question because if he is to somewhat get close to that record he will need to significantly boost his speed while somewhat maintaining his endurance or he'll need to keep improving his endurance while fractionally increasing his speed. Michael Johnson ran 10.12 + 9.20 = 19.32 Usain Bolt ran 9.92 + 9.27 = 19.19 Yohan Blake ran 10.14 + 9.12 = 19.26 According to Glen Mills, Usain's footspeed is what helped him run that 19.19. Tebogo is arguably in the same endurance class as Micheal Johnson at this given point in time or at least close to it. Which is why I believe he has a 19.3 in him right now. To bring it back to your point, Tebogo and his team will need to find a way to boost his speed or take his endurance down to something even Yohan Blake couldn't do. And that would be a sub 9.10 on the last 100 stretch. Kinda hard to believe Yohan did that when Michael Johnson couldn't even run under 9.2 at all. Either way, you're on to something
You make an interesting point of discussion. For it to happen, it will take a lot. Likelihood is if the move happens to a new coach, it will be with his current coach present. Reality is Dose (congratulations to him and continue wishing him success) has done an impeccable job that Letsile acknowledges. mind you there are a few coming up under the tutelage of coach Dose.. Also listening to Letsile, he was asked about world records, he distanced himself from those - but will remain in the mix.
😂😂😂 before reading already knew what to expect, now my sister you know how some Batswana will get butt hurt over a topic of discussion that can be debated. Many here are closed off, boxed if i can describe it, they cannot hold an intellectual discussion, they will take offence even if what you are posing & asking is valid, that is why one party has ruled Botswana since independence, same mentality of old. But know its not all of us in the same cloth. As for me i can say i don't have any problem with current coach coaching Tebogo, they should continue on their success together and Tebogo has repeatedly said that he is not in under any pressure to break world records, his job is to execute the programme of his training & if he wins its a bonus, ultimately the goal is to win but qualifying for these competitions is winning in itself
No Ma'am!! Are you kidding me?! What makes you think that? Dont you think that he is where he is because of his coach?? What with Africans and brainwashing? Dont you see Jamaicans staying with their own.. Not only is Dose a coach he is a father figure to him. I doubt he would have been able to make it to the Olympics after his Mithers passing had it not been for him. Mom passed in May, he turned 21 in June and the Olympics were in July/August
I wonder what makes you question the coach's ability to take him there,this is not even a discussion Letsile is improving in every race and the same coach will get him to the highest point of his career,this kind of questions sound very undermining to his coach,my question to you is what makes you think there is someone somewhere to train him better? And its the same Facilities he is training under you get to know about him so please hold your horses.
Very condescending attitude,the coach is only getting started with Tebogo, what better facilities!!?he just demolished athletes with presumably better facilities.
Athletes change coaches all the time. Just asking the question, should he stay or should he switch? According to your answer - you are saying he should stay with current coach. Thank you for your perspective
@@keletsotsima6499 African programs are vastly different from the US. The way they psycho analyze each athlete to the tee, every step you make - and then further bring out training modules that attack your weak points to maximize your potential is what is making me pose this question. There is a speed aspect of an athlete and the technical aspect - the technical aspect is what is missing. Not so much the fitness level or speed.
No one wants to hear it because there is a strong affinity to be emotional. His coach is top tier - bringing him to this level. I am not doubting that part. But I can guarantee you there are several coaches out there who have already spotted how they can significantly improve his race. Hence the question.
Why on earth would he dare? Oh, I know, either you don't just Bots Coach or you watch too many American movies. Why would you wish for Tebogo to go into injuries? Tebogo and Coach just started and it's working. In their debut 2023 won Silver and Bronze at world championships. Next event Gold at Olympics and are contesting Diamond league championship. Perfect results in a row and they MUST continue because there is tremendous result. But Nooo, envy, and diabolic desire to whispers confusion on young anthelets . Coleman coach who since changed to same coach as Sha Carri and Keeny Bednnik has not been able to improve to medal at Olympics. Omanyala changed coach after last year world chp what happened at Olympic? Please leave Tebogo and his coach alone.
I would want to see how he improves him on the 100m because after the tragic passing on of Letsile’s mother they just focused more on the 200m than the 100m so i am guessing going into the worlds they will be focusing on both events
Agreed. But if he does 200m and 400m, it does not help his 100m at all. Maybe we should be asking if he wants to do the 400m, because he will be great at it. Either way, he is so talented - he can pick all three and still be top tier..
@@dafrosm remember Tebogo broke his U20 100m WR twice i think to him the 100m is natural the coach just needs to help him on the top end because he already has a good start. The 400m is helping his 200m for speed endurance so as i see it they need to work on the 100m top speed managing to reach that quick and maintain it .. otherwise Dose is really a good coach so far he has managed to outsmart some of these coaches in USA and Jamaica. I actully think with investment Botswana can even start dreaming about a 4x100m team because a good coach they already have
@@tondetanditonny802 I agree. Which is why I am conflicted, and posing the question. The 100m is extremely technical - speed alone is not going to cut it. That’s why Lyles also struggled with the 100m, but his coach trained him so hard to get his start to be quicker.
@@dafrosm maybe not changing coach but maybe looking for some coaches out there pay them and help out on the technical bit of the 100m. Because Dose will def make him run fast times in the 200m and 400m(if they go for it)
If it's not broken then don't fix it..
Agreed
He doesn't need any foreign coach. Let those coaches coach in their respective countries and bring those who can challenge Tebogo. That's the problem in Africa, we always undermine our local talent and chase foreign things.
I think Botswana has better coach's if anything other countries should bring there runners to Botswana.
I like this perspective 😅
@@dafrosmlong distance runners should go to Kenya for training.
Let's give respect where it's due..Its not by chance that Letsile is a locally trained olympic champion..a while back after he broke the junior record, scholarships to the US came pouring. All were rejected and the reason was for the interest of the boy..I don't think had he moved to America then,he would have won gold at Paris.. Every race i watch of him since the world championship looks tactical and well managed especially on the curves,and the final stretch he is looking strong and sharp..To me Botswana has a world class coach even he managed to win a gold without proper sporting facilities imagine how many Tebogos He can produce with the same resources that those so called world class coaches have. If they wanted to beat the world record, they would have done it by now because they have already trained for it but you guys don't know it yet.. because the right weather,the right moment and a rested body is the only things Letsile need to break world record because world coaching he has in abundance in Maun Botswana
You are absolutely right. There’s no better person to care for you than your own blood. Botswana Athletics know they have a generational talent and they’ll do everything to make sure he succeeds.
Changing coaches would be a big mistake. Historically, when sprinters who are already at the elite level change coaches, they don't perform as well.
Look at Elaine Thompson Herah
This whole thing is absurd. It’s like you don’t understand athletics.
The very best of Usain Bolt happened under the guidance of one coach until the end of his career.
Letsile has shown progress from his junior days, and until he stops progressing there’s no need to change anything.
Let's not undermine Tebogo's coach. Many people seem to do that, Dose is well qualified. Infact more athletes from around the world should come under his training. What can be done is for Tebogo and his coach to be provided with more support. If there is another a coach involved it should not to replace the coach but to be his assistant or only come for specific traning that Letsile might need. Africa should also produce exceptional coaches . its should not be about American and Jamaican coaches taking all the glory when it comes to coaching. Hopefully Botswana will build facilities and attract athletes around Africa and rest of the world. Let's not steal from Africa's shine when it comes to athletics coaching..
No - I did not undermine him. I am asking should he switch? Athletes switch coaches all the time. Your answer is saying he should stick to his current coach - thank you for your perspective
@@dafrosmuse some common sense, Dose doesn't want Tebogo to peak to early
He has broken 3 records under Dose and he gives him credit for that
100m-9.91 world junior record
300m-30.69 world record
200m-19.46 African record
@@Petermoetse07there is nothing like peaking too early. Each year - athletes compete to peak at certain times of the year - usually at major track meets. Tebogo is still growing into his frame - in the next 4 to 6 years he will likely be at his peak. A coach can’t make someone peak if his body and frame is not equipped to handle it.
Why switch coaches? Why not add another coach? Dont coaches know how to work together?
What makes you think the current coach does not know how to take Tebogo to the next step?
When Van Niekerk won golds or broke the world record, did we suggest he leave his coach? What makes us think that we cannot produce world class coaches if we can produce world class athletes?
Athletes change coaches all the time. Just asking the question, should he stay or should he switch?
I think he should move to some who is better with a proven record of such.
And I so think that the point of this question is to avoid the Van Niekerk situation. Van Niekerks trajectory after his world record performance plateaued and then declined and could never get better. Look at Van Niekerks performance this season.
So if there are coaches with better facilities then yeah he should.
Tebogo recently said he had find ways to use Souh Africa's facilities but could only leverage so much. SO clearly he's revealing that his training situation could be better and that it's not at its best by making such remarks.
But he's better than the people who are training under better facilities and the so called better trainers.
@shingieuihos1198 Changing coaches was a disaster for Van Niekerk, just like it was a disaster for Jeremy Wariner.
@dafrosm asking the question is fine, if the same questions are asked about other successful athletes.
Trust me. Tebogo will not be switching coaches any time soon. If you pay attention to his interviews he speaks highly of his coach
One thing I admire is the delicacy they exude when approaching his training. It's not easy to find a balance between the 100 and 200. You can put too much focus into building raw speed and that can be detrimental for the endurance required to better 200m times. Noah Lyles is a good example of this. He and his coach believed that getting his 100 down would improve his 200 but if we actually closer at his performance, doing that has put him at a bit of a stand still in the event, is which is why Tebogo stated they may forgo the double and focus on the 200 and just run it to put up fast Times
He is fractionally improving in the final 100 but he's bounding forward in the 200. Glen Mills himself believes he is on course to break Usain Bolt's world record
I believe they will add some minor tweaks going into this year, especially after that Olympic gold. But any major experiments will be done in 2026 with no championships coming up.
This is a great perspective - and I agree with you 💯
@@dafrosm but to be fair, he took some time off training after his mother passed, which impacted his preparations for speed training. We don't know how much faster he could have been going into Paris. I had originally assumed he would be in 9.83 shape. Then possibly a 9.79 next year or there abouts.
Secondly, I agree with you asking that question because if he is to somewhat get close to that record he will need to significantly boost his speed while somewhat maintaining his endurance or he'll need to keep improving his endurance while fractionally increasing his speed.
Michael Johnson ran 10.12 + 9.20 = 19.32
Usain Bolt ran 9.92 + 9.27 = 19.19
Yohan Blake ran 10.14 + 9.12 = 19.26
According to Glen Mills, Usain's footspeed is what helped him run that 19.19. Tebogo is arguably in the same endurance class as Micheal Johnson at this given point in time or at least close to it. Which is why I believe he has a 19.3 in him right now.
To bring it back to your point, Tebogo and his team will need to find a way to boost his speed or take his endurance down to something even Yohan Blake couldn't do. And that would be a sub 9.10 on the last 100 stretch.
Kinda hard to believe Yohan did that when Michael Johnson couldn't even run under 9.2 at all. Either way, you're on to something
You make an interesting point of discussion. For it to happen, it will take a lot. Likelihood is if the move happens to a new coach, it will be with his current coach present. Reality is Dose (congratulations to him and continue wishing him success) has done an impeccable job that Letsile acknowledges. mind you there are a few coming up under the tutelage of coach Dose.. Also listening to Letsile, he was asked about world records, he distanced himself from those - but will remain in the mix.
im subscribing for notifications so I can keep coming to your comment section when he breaks all records with the same coach.
Thank you! I am just asking a question - did not say he should or should not 😊
Yes, I agree if it isn't broken don't fix it, 2:59 but don't wait till it's broken to fix it. Let's be proactive and not reactive.
😂😂😂 before reading already knew what to expect, now my sister you know how some Batswana will get butt hurt over a topic of discussion that can be debated. Many here are closed off, boxed if i can describe it, they cannot hold an intellectual discussion, they will take offence even if what you are posing & asking is valid, that is why one party has ruled Botswana since independence, same mentality of old. But know its not all of us in the same cloth.
As for me i can say i don't have any problem with current coach coaching Tebogo, they should continue on their success together and Tebogo has repeatedly said that he is not in under any pressure to break world records, his job is to execute the programme of his training & if he wins its a bonus, ultimately the goal is to win but qualifying for these competitions is winning in itself
I understand
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No Ma'am!! Are you kidding me?!
What makes you think that? Dont you think that he is where he is because of his coach?? What with Africans and brainwashing? Dont you see Jamaicans staying with their own..
Not only is Dose a coach he is a father figure to him. I doubt he would have been able to make it to the Olympics after his Mithers passing had it not been for him. Mom passed in May, he turned 21 in June and the Olympics were in July/August
I wonder what makes you question the coach's ability to take him there,this is not even a discussion Letsile is improving in every race and the same coach will get him to the highest point of his career,this kind of questions sound very undermining to his coach,my question to you is what makes you think there is someone somewhere to train him better? And its the same Facilities he is training under you get to know about him so please hold your horses.
Turbo-Go🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼
I think I will start calling him that! Kid is super talented!!!
Very condescending attitude,the coach is only getting started with Tebogo, what better facilities!!?he just demolished athletes with presumably better facilities.
Athletes change coaches all the time. Just asking the question, should he stay or should he switch? According to your answer - you are saying he should stay with current coach. Thank you for your perspective
ba simolola gore tlwaela
@@keletsotsima6499You can say that again, go kakelwa kwa🫵
@@keletsotsima6499 African programs are vastly different from the US. The way they psycho analyze each athlete to the tee, every step you make - and then further bring out training modules that attack your weak points to maximize your potential is what is making me pose this question. There is a speed aspect of an athlete and the technical aspect - the technical aspect is what is missing. Not so much the fitness level or speed.
Precisely;
I 100% agree with you I watched the Nightcap and they mentioned if Tebego worked with best he would break Usain 200 meter record
No one wants to hear it because there is a strong affinity to be emotional. His coach is top tier - bringing him to this level. I am not doubting that part. But I can guarantee you there are several coaches out there who have already spotted how they can significantly improve his race. Hence the question.
Why on earth would he dare? Oh, I know, either you don't just Bots Coach or you watch too many American movies. Why would you wish for Tebogo to go into injuries?
Tebogo and Coach just started and it's working. In their debut 2023 won Silver and Bronze at world championships. Next event Gold at Olympics and are contesting Diamond league championship. Perfect results in a row and they MUST continue because there is tremendous result. But Nooo, envy, and diabolic desire to whispers confusion on young anthelets . Coleman coach who since changed to same coach as Sha Carri and Keeny Bednnik has not been able to improve to medal at Olympics. Omanyala changed coach after last year world chp what happened at Olympic? Please leave Tebogo and his coach alone.
I would want to see how he improves him on the 100m because after the tragic passing on of Letsile’s mother they just focused more on the 200m than the 100m so i am guessing going into the worlds they will be focusing on both events
Agreed. But if he does 200m and 400m, it does not help his 100m at all. Maybe we should be asking if he wants to do the 400m, because he will be great at it. Either way, he is so talented - he can pick all three and still be top tier..
@@dafrosm remember Tebogo broke his U20 100m WR twice i think to him the 100m is natural the coach just needs to help him on the top end because he already has a good start. The 400m is helping his 200m for speed endurance so as i see it they need to work on the 100m top speed managing to reach that quick and maintain it .. otherwise Dose is really a good coach so far he has managed to outsmart some of these coaches in USA and Jamaica. I actully think with investment Botswana can even start dreaming about a 4x100m team because a good coach they already have
@@tondetanditonny802 I agree. Which is why I am conflicted, and posing the question. The 100m is extremely technical - speed alone is not going to cut it. That’s why Lyles also struggled with the 100m, but his coach trained him so hard to get his start to be quicker.
@@dafrosm maybe not changing coach but maybe looking for some coaches out there pay them and help out on the technical bit of the 100m. Because Dose will def make him run fast times in the 200m and 400m(if they go for it)