Develop, coach and play sports - make a difference...get involved!
Travellers Sports offers loads of opportunities to coach and play
competitively the sport of your choice. There are over 30 different
sports to coach in 15 countries - the choice is yours! You can coach
as a full time placement, or alongside teaching another subject.
Remember, you choose your dates and length of program!
Coaching and Playing Sports is fun for everyone, but also extremely
beneficial in building team spirit and skills, communication and
leadership skills.
What sports can I coach, and where?
Coach or play sports in Africa, Asia, South America or Australasia.
Sports projects are available in Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka,
Tanzania and Zambia.
Travellers Volunteer Jonathan Dick with Richie McCaw, the captain of the
All Black Rugby team in New Zealand
EXTREME SPORTS SPECIAL OFFER - £1,775
Combine 2 weeks
Coaching Sports
in a rural Zulu village, then take a
7-Day Surfing Course
on the golden beaches of Durban, followed by a
7-Day
Paragliding Course in the awesome mountains and valleys of
KwaZulu-Natal ... A month you'll never forget!
"The pleasure for me is in seeing youngsters
learning to catch,throw and hit a ball and play
in a team game where healthycompetition is
encouraged and where they encourage one another to do well." Paul
Edmunds in Ghana
Travellers donates any necessary equipment to a
school to get a good project up and running, so if you don’t see what
you are looking for here, let us know, we may be able to arrange it for
you. Almost anything is possible!
ARGENTINA
Coach a variety of
sports and ages and you will also have the opportunity to play
sport which will give you a real insight into the local sporting
scene.
Summer Camp (includes
games and sports as part of the project, as well as teaching English, arts and crafts, drama and
music, magic, face-painting ... and more)
It is also possible to coach Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis,
Throw-Ball and Cricket as an extra-curriculum activity combined with
the Teaching English
Project
Coaching Sports in Poor
Schools - teaching many different types of Sports in poor schools
after school in the coastal resort town of Knysna.
You'll combine your coaching with some teaching in the schools.
Coach Sports in
Cape Town- Different sports
include: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball,
Rugby, Swimming & Volleyball
Sports Work
Experience - at a sports school in Knysna. Sports include Archery, Bowls, Cricket,
Cycling, Football, Golf, Hockey, Squash & Tennis (subject to
seasonaility). Also help
with administration of the school, organising sports festivals and
developing sport in the poor communities.
Coach Sports in the Zulu Community of eMakhosini
- coach these sports part-time, combined with some regular teaching, in a very poor Zulu community in eMakosini in KwaZulu-Natal Province ... rural South Africa.
Coaching Cricket Course in Kwazulu-Natal Coach underprivileged children at local outreach schools, Train,
Play and Gain an ICC level 1 cricket coaching qualification. Receive
one-on-one coaching from a former international cricketer!
Paragliding
Course (Special) among the mountains in the cultural province of
KwaZulu-Natal. This is a Special, an add-on you can do while on your
project. Also open to non-Travellers volunteers
Surfing
Courses (Special) on the beaches of KwaZulu-Natal. This is a Special, an add-on you can do while on your
project. Also open to non-Travellers volunteers
Total Sports
- an intense coaching placement that includes Football, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Netball & Basketball
based close to the awesome Victoria Falls - available now!
In some parts of the world where we work, children don't have any
opportunity to play competitive sports. In some of our countries, you
may have the opportunity to organise aTravellers Tournament
as part of your placement. This is something the children really enjoy
and benefit from.
Why is sport so important for children?
Confidence and Self-Esteem
Health, Fitness and Strength: Physical, Emotional and Psychological
Building Friendships, Cooperation and Team Spirit
Healthy Competition
Energy/Anger Outlet
Expression and Individuality
Provides positive goals or the children to strive toward
Fun and Laughter!
As a Travellers Sports Coach you can do more than just coach your sport.
In various countries we have partnerships with local teams which will
give you the opportunity to train with and possibly play for a local
team in your particular sport, getting you totally involved in the
local sporting culture. This is an incredible way to become a part of a
different culture, whilst making friends instantly, without any
barriers.
We work with a number of well established and professional sporting
clubs and organisations, such as the New Zealand Cricket Players
Association, Racing Football Club and Nania FC a top football side in
Ghana.
Each placement is different. You can coach sports to local children in
Brazil in a dirt playground, or you can work with a UEFA Champions
League winner in Ghana, work with ex All Black cricket players in New
Zealand, coach and play sports with Olympians in Australia or work with
Olympian and World champions in New Zealand - there really is something
for everyone and all levels!
We also provide you with free coaching manuals for your sport(s).
Note:
If you have a special ability in any area not mentioned in the list of
sports, please
contact us and we can probably arrange for you to teach it
somewhere!
THE TRAVELLERS
SPORTS VISION
At Travellers we're passionate about providing underprivileged children
around the world with good professional coaching. So much sporting
talent often goes unnoticed in the countries where we work, as the
children don’t have exposure to sports, access to proper coaching, or
encouragement to fulfil their potential. Travellers is dedicated to
exposing these children to a variety of sports and much enthusiasm -
through our volunteers' coaching and exciting Travellers Sports
Tournaments!
You'll
be helping these children and communities through developing and
coaching your sport. You'll also add significantly to your own knowledge
and understanding of your sport.
“I’ve been
training for a long time, but it wasn’t until I started trying to teach
others, breaking down and observing the individual skills -from the
coach’s point of view- that I began to understand the game on a deeper
level… and my own technique’s improved dramatically and quickly!”L Beisly
PLAYING SPORTS ABROAD
Playing sports abroad is a great way to get totally immerged into the
country's sporting culture, socialise and make friends with local
people, keep fit, improve your skills and have fun!As a
Travellers Sports coach, in some of our countries you may have an
opportunity to train and possibly play for a local team (if selected!).
Depending on which project you choose, you may be able to coach your
sport during the day and get involved training with the local teams of
your preferred sport in the evenings. We work with a variety of sports
clubs and teams. For many volunteers this aspect of training, playing
and competing really is a memorable and precious highlight of their
placement.
TRAVELLERS TOURNAMENTS
In some of our countries, children don't have the opportunity to play
competitive sport. As a Travellers Sports Volunteer, you may have the
opportunity to organise a sports tournament between the schools where
you work. Organising these tournaments is a very good way to end your
placement as you'll see how your hard work and effort have paid off. The
children really learn from it and everyone always has an amazing and fun
day!
When on your placement you will work with the Travellers Country
Organiser in organising these tournaments. We also provide you with a
manual that you can use as additional help in organising the tournament.
Sports coaching placements are very valuable for the children in the
villages, towns and cities where we work as it teaches children team
skills, social skills, communication skills and a sense of belonging.
The interaction is a great way to improve the children’s spoken English,
which is a huge asset for their future life.
Sports
placements vary in terms of the age groups, the hours of work, where and
how you will work. Some are part-time and after school where you can
combine coaching with English teaching or another project. Some are
full-time.
Sports’ coaching usually takes place in underprivileged schools around
the world, with children from less advantaged backgrounds. However we do
also have links with some private schools which allow us to use their
sporting facilities for both the private school students and
invite kids from many of the underprivileged schools in the area.
The sizes of class vary, depending on the school and the country.
Coaching hours tend to range from 8 to 25 hours per week, usually over 5
days. Weekends are usually free to travel with other volunteers,
sightsee, relax or party!
Your accommodation for each country is described on the project pages
(check the blue links above). Accommodation situations range from
sharing a house with other Travellers volunteers, to living with a host
family, or perhaps a backpackers or guest house - it depends on the
country that you're in and your preferences.
COACHING MANUALS
AND FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO A COACHING WEBSITE
We will provide you with a large number of coaching manuals for each
sport - these manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager
and are very useful in helping you to plan coaching sessions for your
students.
As well as coaching manuals you also have a year’s free subscription to
a Coaching website. With this membership (which normally comes with a
price tag of £39.99), you automatically become a member of the
International Coaches Association (ICA) and join a community of coaches
from over 65 countries.
CONTACT US AND COACHING ASSISTANCE
If you would like to know more
about any of these sports placements, receive coaching advice or if you
have any
questions or have any general enquires please
email our Sports Manager
Richard Cowley, who will be able to assist you.
Richard is based abroad with Travellers and establishes
our sports projects. He is sports mad and is an
experienced sports coach and player, having coached and played a variety of
sports in numerous countries around the world. Richard did a Sports degree at UWIC where
he had trials for Wales in Rugby and Waterpolo. Richard played rugby for the 1st XV, along with
other sports. His sporting highlight are playing rugby in the Fijian
premiership with members of the national team, playing rugby in New
Zealand and coaching rugby and
football to children in rural Africa. Richard has travelled to 41
different countries and worked on 5 continents, coaching, playing,
managing and running sports projects.
Country's Visited: Europe (11 countries), America,
Australia, Botswana, Canada,
Cambodia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Fiji, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kenya, Lesotho,
Malawi, Malaysia,
Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Samoa, Singapore, South Africa, South
Korea, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Tonga, Tunisia, Uganda,
Zimbabwe,
Zambia.
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Email:
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ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
BRAZIL
GHANA
INDIA
KENYA
MALAYSIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH
AFRICA
SRI LANKA
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