Sports Coaching in Ghana as a Team

Coaching sports in Ghana as part of a team of volunteers is perfect for you if:

• You’re passionate about giving back through sport
• You want to add practical coaching experience to your resume
• You want to develop personal skills like leadership, organization, and goal-setting

The teams you’ll be working with are made up of players of all skill levels. Using simple training methods, you can help lay the foundations for their development. Your exact roles as a coach depends on your experience. It’s an exciting opportunity to team up with a diverse group of volunteers, and work with promising young athletes!

You don’t need any experience or qualifications to join. This is because our in-country Projects Abroad staff and the local coaches will be there to help you every step of the way.

This Team Trip has set dates with a pre-planned schedule so that you get the most out of your time in Ghana.

Ghanaians are hugely passionate about team sports and manage to play whenever they have a free moment. This is especially evident in Accra, where many new courts and fields are being developed. However, many communities in Ghana don’t have access to professional coaching. Projects Abroad works with a club that was established to provide players with the basic facilities and resources they need to excel in sports.

The aim of our Sports Coaching Team Trip in Ghana is to help a group of young people excel at persistence, teamwork, and collaboration. If you combine teamwork with improved coaching methods, you have a winning recipe for helping athletes excel and raise their confidence!

Through regular coaching and giving children a chance to play competitively, you’ll contribute to the development of their skills and techniques. Our main goal is to build up confidence and ability with the hopes of scholarships on the horizon.

What are you waiting for? Join us in Ghana and work with a team of dedicated volunteers and coaches to help disadvantaged children strengthen their sports skills!

Akuapem Hills

Located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Akuapem Hills is characterised by vibrant green vegetation and rich red earth. As one of the quieter regions, children calling ‘Obroni’ (foreigner) as they try to catch your attention will be unmistakable. The villages are welcoming and know how to entertain! When volunteering in Ghana, join in on the street festivities or try dried fish and yams at a food stall on the main street. The bustling city of Accra is within easy reach for a day trip.

Coach sports to children

You will help develop the skills of disadvantaged children aged 7 through 16 years old. Training consists of:

• Fitness sessions
• Drills
• Team structure
• Strategy sessions

Research and plan new and creative ways to coach

Local coaches might have access to the same information or techniques you’ve been exposed to. Before and during your project, you can research the latest trends in fitness and effective coaching strategies. You can introduce these concepts to coaches and your students.

Develop personal skills

Coaching sports is a great way to learn important life skills. By guiding students through their activities, you’ll develop leadership skills. You’ll explore ways to motivate a team and assist them in achieving specific goals. You’ll also improve your ability to plan lessons by preparing instructional sessions.

You’ll stay with a host family in Ghana. They will welcome you into their home, eager to share their customs and have you teach them about your own culture. We believe that this is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of Ghana and have a truly unique experience.

We will always try to let you live alongside at least one other Projects Abroad volunteer or intern at the same host family. Your room will be modest, but comfortable, clean, and safe.

Your program fee includes three meals a day.

Find out more about our accommodation.

Your safety and security is our prime concern. We have many procedures and systems to ensure you have the support you need to enjoy your trip with peace of mind. Our Projects Abroad staff are available 24 hours a day to help, and will be on-hand to make sure you settle in well at your accommodation and placement. If you encounter any problems, they will be available to help at any time.

Find out more about safety and backup.