Sports Development

The Play for Change Sports Development Project is a VolunTour Africa and Care for Society Network International (CfSNI) initiative designed to use sports as a powerful tool for education, empowerment, and social transformation.

Targeting community youth, high school students, and junior high school children, the project blends 20 hours of structured weekly sports training with optional classroom learning and community care sessions, creating an environment where children not only grow athletically but also socially, mentally, and emotionally.

Through coaching in Football, Basketball, Rugby, Handball, and Swimming, participants develop discipline, teamwork, leadership, and resilience — skills that prepare them for life beyond the field.

🏅 Sports Components, Volunteer Roles & Child Impact

⚽ Football (Soccer)

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Train children in dribbling, passing, goalkeeping, and teamwork.
• Organize community matches and friendly school tournaments.
• Promote girls’ participation and confidence through inclusive coaching.
• Mentor youth on sportsmanship, discipline, and nutrition.

Impact

Football is more than a sport in Ghana—it’s a shared language of hope. A volunteer’s presence transforms a dusty field into a place of learning.

Children who once played without structure learn discipline and teamwork. A shy girl who watched from the sidelines is encouraged to join, realizing that her voice and ability matter too.

🏀 Basketball

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills: dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense.
• Lead fitness and strategy drills to strengthen coordination.
• Encourage self-confidence and teamwork through guided play.
• Organize inter-school tournaments and leadership huddles.

Impact Basketball introduces focus, speed, and strategy. Many Ghanaian schools lack structured coaching, but volunteers fill that gap — building confidence, communication, and leadership in every child.

A quiet student learns to speak up for their team, realizing that leadership comes through service, not fear.

🏉 Rugby

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Introduce rules, safety techniques, tackling, and teamwork principles.
• Lead warm-up sessions and resilience-building exercises.
• Foster discipline, mutual respect, and fair play.
• Collaborate with teachers to promote gender-inclusive teams.

Impact on the Ghanaian Child Rugby offers a channel for strength and discipline. Volunteers help transform youthful energy into positive character traits.

A boy once labeled “too aggressive” learns to channel his strength into teamwork and protection — discovering that true power lies in control and respect.

🤾 Handball

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Conduct drills on passing, shooting, and defense.
• Organize games that emphasize strategy and cooperation.
• Promote equal participation and gender inclusion.
• Provide mentorship on emotional intelligence and respect.

Impact on the Ghanaian ChildHandball builds community spirit and equality. Volunteers help both boys and girls play side by side, erasing social barriers.

A once-timid girl gains confidence as her team relies on her skill, realizing that she, too, can lead and inspire.

🏊 Swimming

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Teach water safety, floating, and basic swimming strokes.
• Supervise practice sessions and ensure participant safety.
• Conduct first-aid and drowning prevention lessons.
• Introduce lessons on health, self-care, and confidence.

Impact on the Ghanaian ChildIn communities near rivers and lakes, children often face water risks. Volunteers not only teach swimming but save lives through education.

A child once afraid of water learns to float — symbolizing the power to rise above fear, both in and out of the pool.

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