COACH AND PLAY SPORTS OVERSEAS

Whether you just love sport or you're a professional, we have a project for you! Sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Polo, Badminton, Baseball, Hockey, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Surfing, Capoeira and more!  No experience required other than a desire to use Sport to help others.

Use your skills to Coach in underprivileged communities. Sport teaches a multitude of skills, such as team spirit, social interaction, fair play, competitiveness, leadership, healthy living and just good old fashion fun. It is a fantastic way to improve the lives of others. You can coach as a full time placement, or alongside another volunteer placement.

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ARGENTINA
		Coach Cricket to children in schools and clubs in Buenos Aires with the Argentina Cricket Association Polo Sports Experience in an exclusive Club near Buenos Sires. Tango or Salsa: Learn these Latin Dances in the home of sultry dance, in vibrant Buenos Aires!

AUSTRALIA
		Coach Sports: Coach a variety of sports in Primary Schools, High Schools and to Refugee Children in Perth. Sports Internship in a High School in Perth. Gain experience in how to run a Sports Department in a high-caliber high school, working closely with the Head of Department and Sports Instructors. Surfing Courses (Optional Add-On) on the beaches of Western Australia. This is an add-on you can do while on your project. Also open to non-Travelers volunteers

BRAZIL
		Coach Football and other Sports in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is a passionate country besotted with sport. The kids' enthusiasm for football and sports in general is very infectious in this land of eternal summer and you're likely to learn as much as you teach! Coaching in Brazil is a simply delightful experience!

GHANA
		Coaching Cricket: Poor children desperately need volunteers to coach them. You'll work with the Ghana Cricket Association and help to perpetuate an on-going project to bring Cricket to the underprivileged. Coaching Football: coach and play with Ghana League teams, to develop football to children at grassroots level) Summer Camp: includes games and sports, plus teaching English, arts & crafts, drama, music, magic, face-painting ... and more)

INDIA
		Coaching Sports to many age groups, mainly in secondary schools Coaching Football at local poor schools Coaching Swimming to all ages at a local school It is also possible to coach Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Throw-Ball and Cricket as an extra-curriculum activity combined with the Teaching English Project

KENYA
		Coach Swimming: Despite being on the coast with lots of beaches, most children can't swim. You can help them stay safe. This project is truly rewarding because very few children in Africa get the chance to learn how to swim! You'll be based near the beautiful Island of Mombasa where it is important for children to learn to swim on account of their close proximity to the ocean and the dangers for non-swimmers.

MALAYSIA
		Coach Football, Badminton and Netball, as an extra-curriculum activity and combined with a Teaching English placement. Sports is not as impactful in Malaysia as in many other countries, so any exposure you can give the children to sports is thoroughly enjoyed - they love it! Scuba Diving and Resort Assistant Management - This is a work experience internship and not technically a 'Sports placement' - however, it is an excellent and varied placement in one of the world's paradise locations. Diving courses are also available.

NEW ZEALAND
		Coach a variety of sports. Sports include: Athletics, Baseball, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Hockey, Rugby Union, Tennis, plus many other sports in the schools.

SOUTH AFRICA
		Coaching Sports in Poor Schools - teaching many types of Sports after school in poor schools in coastal Knysna. You'll combine your coaching with some teaching in the schools. Coach Sports to Underprivileged Children in Cape Town: Sports include: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Swimming & Volleyball Sports Work Experience Internship at a sports school in Knysna. Sports include Archery, Bowls, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Golf, Hockey, Squash & Tennis (subject to seasonaility). Also help and gain experience in administration, organising sports festivals and developing sport in the poor communities.

SRI LANKA
		Coaching Football at local poor schools in Ja-Ela where they have little or no equipment. It's challenging, yet intensely satisfying!.

ZAMBIA
		Total Sports - a coaching placement that includes Football, Rugby, Cricket, Volleyball, Netball & Basketball. Based close to the awesome Victoria Falls.

Travelers Volunteer Jonathan Dick with Richie McCaw, the captain of the All Black Rugby team in New Zealand

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!

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!

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 a Travellers Tournament as part of your placement. This is something the children really enjoy and benefit from. 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.

ABOUT COACHING SPORTS

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.

FREE COACHING MANUALS
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.

Additional Information on this page...

• The Travellers Sports Vision

• Playing Sports Abroad

• Travellers Tournaments

• About coaching sports

• Free Coaching Manuals

Read about Travellers Sports Partners