Sports Projects

Sports projects are a really active and enjoyable way to spend your gap year. Teaching a sport in a foreign country can be a life-changing experience, not only for you, but for the children you work with. Sports coaching can have a very positive impact on children, especially in their development for the future.

The love of sport is universal and it brings people together, helping to build stronger communities and societies. Sport may be the only thing that some children have.

There are plenty of opportunities all over the world for anyone who wants to join a sports programme. You can coach football in Ghana, or play cricket with children in India, or help the Maori teach rugby in New Zealand. The possibilities are endless. The only thing that’s limiting you is your ambition and imagination.

You’ll be involved in the organisation of a team, from skills sessions to coaching competitive games. It’s all down to you…

Whatever your skills or amount of time you have available to offer, there are children who will benefit from you volunteering.

Polo + Horse Breeding + Estancia Living

Countries: Argentina
Duration: from 6 Weeks to 10 Weeks

Winner of BEST GAP YEAR company - Sunday Times. Sharpen up your polo skills, learn about horse breeding whilst learning the tango!

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Call: 0845 344 7514

Football Academy Coaching - Hungary

Countries: Hungary
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 4 Weeks

Establish yourself as a respected and experienced international coach by developing your passion through this opportunity to work in the academies of some of Hungary's top clubs.

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Bring your passion for sport to disadvantaged kids in South Africa

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 5 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Bring hope to the lives of some of South Africa’s poorest children in this heart-warming sports and childcare project. Live with other volunteers in vibrant Port Elizabeth, enjoying the fantastic nightlife, stunning beaches and incredible climate. Coach your favourite sports, from football to netball, from hockey to swimming, from cricket to rugby and from tennis to basketball.

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Call: 0845 344 7615

Football Coaching in Ecuador

Countries: Ecuador
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 6 Months

Based in Puerto Lopez, this gap year sports coaching project uses football to educate children. Gap year volunteers run training sessions, teach English and counsel local youths as a means to help them develop and learn.

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Call: 08452178220

Sports Coaching South Africa

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 5 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Use the power of sport to help raise the awareness of health and social issues among underprivileged children in South Africa.

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Football Summer Camp - Hungary

Countries: Hungary
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 4 Weeks

Fantastic opportunity to develop your coaching experience with children at our top football camps in Hungary. We have a number of different placements available depending on your experience or coaching ability, level of experience and what you wish to achieve. This means that if you are passionate about football, eager to learn and are excited to work abroad then this is the program for you!

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