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Organise fun coaching sessions for young players... Work alongside local coaches and help develop self-esteem and raw talent in children... Play against African athletes and teach in schools...
What to expect
Work in tennis centres in Accra and Winneba, training with talented Ghanaian tennis players, and improving their skills through tennis workshops. Test your coaching and playing abilities with national players, and help establish community tennis programmes to search for new talent. All this, set against the beautiful landscape and friendly atmosphere of Ghana whilst travelling and socialising with locals and other volunteers.
NB: No prior coaching experience or qualifications are required, just an ability to work alongside children and organise fun activities.
Tennis in Ghana
As an emerging sport in the country, Ghanaian tennis has yet to make a strong impact on the international stage. However, the standard is steadily improving and the Ghanaian Tennis Association (GTA) has placed a strong emphasis on the importance of developing the country's young players. Our tennis coaching placement will allow you to work with young players who are eager to have guidance from a Western coach. And, if you feel confident enough, you will also have access to some of Ghana's top athletes, enabling you to work alongside the GTA's top coaches whilst gaining first-hand insight into the progression of the sport.
Your Placement
The tennis placement is ideal for any volunteer who wants to work with young people through fun and enjoyable sports activities. The emphasis is on participation and there is no pressure to have any previous coaching knowledge. The players are keen to take part and, with the guidance and support or our in-country team and the local coaches, you will soon provide a forum for them to do so. And, if you have the confidence and desire to push them further, we have a number of links with the top tennis institutions throughout Ghana. Placements have been secured in the National Tennis Centre and the National Sports College just outside the capital, Accra and you can be placed alongside the top coaches and national youth squads.
Your Role
Volunteers will have the chance to coach at a variety of different levels depending on your experience and personal preference. Volunteers start off by being placed alongside the coaches at local clubs. Here you will help run training sessions and organise games amongst the young players. You will also be encouraged to work with players on an individual basis, giving you the chance to introduce some of your own coaching ideas if you wish. Some of your time may also be spent 'spotting' new talent at regular tennis clinics.
In addition, you will be able to coach and participate in the training sessions for the Junior National Squads. These 12-16 year-olds are serious about the game and have dreams of becoming the first Ghanaians to make it onto the global tennis circuit. Volunteers with any level of experience are able to make a worthwhile contribution to the game and our in-country team and local coaches are there to offer any guidance you need.
Social Life
We believes it is important to give volunteers the chance to unwind and have fun whilst they are away. The team therefore organises a variety of activities to bring volunteers together, to share their experiences and, above all, have a good time. Some of these activities include trips to Ghana's best nightspots, All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink nights, 5-a-side football and volleyball matches.
Akpeteshi FC
If you ever fancy a game of footy, or simply enjoy the social side of football, then we will encourage you to take part in regular football matches as part of Akpeteshi FC - a team made up of volunteers and locals. The team will give you the chance to play with some top players, some of whom even have past international experience. However, although Akpeteshi FC has a competitive edge, the emphasis is on the social side of football and is amusingly named after the locally brewed gin! And, if you play in the team or simply join in with the 'supporting', you will soon see why Akpeteshi FC is renowned for its unpredictable matches and fiery social life!
Other options...
Tennis coaching in South Africa or Ecuador, Tennis training and playing in Australia.
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