For Catherine Malungane, being both Tiisetso Malungane's mother and his coach means knowing when to nurture and when to challenge him.
“At home I’m Mom first, at the track I’m Coach,” she says.
At home, the focus is on school, friends, faith and rest, while training is about discipline, consistency and honesty.
She says it is important that Tiisetso knows her love is not tied to his performances.
“I nurture him by making sure he knows my love isn’t tied to a medal. I challenge him by reminding him that talent without work is wasted.”
