Volunteer Football Coaching for High School Students in Ghana

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Volunteer Football Coaching for High School Students in Ghana

Travel with teenagers your age and get coaching experience working with local coaches and disadvantaged children

Destination

Ghana

Age

15-18 y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

During school holidays

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

What’s included

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Transportation

To and from the airport, plus everything in between. Daily transport to your placement and back.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

Pre-departure Support

Everything you need to prepare for your trip, including visa advice, cultural awareness training, access to your dedicated pre-departure portal, and more.

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Starting at €2,305 EUR for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Use football for good

Work alongside professional Ghanaian coaches, helping disadvantaged teenagers develop their skills and confidence on the pitch.

Contribute to community development

Support local initiatives and gain a deeper understanding of Ghanaian society.

Drive positive change

Be part of a project that fosters a love for the sport and empowers young people in Ghana.

Gain valuable coaching skills

Learn training techniques and strategies from experienced professionals, preparing you for a future in sports or education.

Live the Ghanaian life

Immerse yourself in the way of life by staying with a welcoming host family and engaging in pre-planned activities guided by local staff.

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What you need to know

Overview

If you are a teenager who loves sport and working with children, then coaching football in Ghana is for you!

You don’t need to be an experienced football player to join. All you need is an interest in sports and a willingness to learn. Professional football coaches will teach you everything you need to know, and our staff are also there to help you if you need it.

You’ll gain plenty of practical coaching experience in Ghana. This will stand you in good stead if you’re looking to pursue a career in sports coaching or as a physical education teacher in the future.

This Teen Programme runs over fixed dates during the summer holidays. Your Projects Abroad supervisors will be there to guide and support you every step of the way.

Aims & Impact

The aim of our Football Teen Programme in Ghana is to help young boys from disadvantaged areas improve their football skills. Playing football also helps them develop their confidence while having fun getting fit at the same time.

Ghanaians are hugely passionate about football and manage to play the game whenever they have a free moment.

Through regular football coaching and giving the boys a chance to play competitive matches, you’ll contribute to the development of their football skills and techniques. Our goal is to build a team of highly skilled football players that are able to secure scholarships as a result of their athletic ability. We hope to see them play professional football for some of the best football leagues in the world!

Join us in Ghana and work with other teenagers and local coaches to help disadvantaged children develop their football skills.

Activities

As a volunteer football coach in Ghana, you will work with Tore Eikeland Team in Akuapem or the Billa Future Stars Academy in Accra. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do during your placement:

Projects Abroad High School volunteer practices football techniques in Ghana during her Football Coaching project.

Learn training techniques and strategies from professional football coaches

High School Football Coaching volunteers prepare a training session in Ghana with Projects Abroad.

Prepare football training sessions alongside professional coaches

Projects Abroad High School Special volunteer referees a football match in Ghana during his Football Coaching project.

Referee at football games and provide match feedback to your players

These are the tasks you’ll focus on during your project:

Learn coaching skills from professional football coaches

Learning the proper training techniques and strategies are key to being a good football coach. Each day, you’ll join a training session with professional coaches who will teach you various aspects of the game. You’ll learn game rules, effective warm-up and cool-down exercises, and match preparation. On top of this, you’ll also learn basic first aid and how to coach different ages groups.

Prepare football training sessions

Alongside professional coaches, you’ll help plan the next day’s football sessions. This will include effective warm-ups that help avoid injury and fitness activities that improve the strength and stamina of players. You’ll also assist with organising and running friendly matches where they can practise against one another.

Help improve the skills and techniques of young football players

Every training session is an opportunity to develop the skills of the children who attend the football club. If you show show enthusiasm and confidence, they’ll follow your lead and instruction. This training will help them improve their:

Footwork
Ball control
Passing skills
Overall technique

The more they practise, the better they will play together as a team.

Referee at football games and provide match feedback

After two-weeks of preparing your teams, you’ll be able to show off their improved skills at a local tournament. You’ll may even be able to put your football knowledge to the test by refereeing at the game. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your players, because once the game is over, you’ll provide constructive feedback to each of them. You can share your observations with them and give them advice on where they can improve.

Map & Location

Formerly called The Gold Coast, Ghana became an independent nation in 1957, and the first African country colonised by Europeans to achieve independence under majority rule. Still famed for gold and cocoa production, it’s a treasure trove of cultural and natural experiences.

Explore lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and golden beaches or get stuck in to the lively music and dance scene. With a rich mix of languages and traditions, its people are known for their warmth and hospitality.

Accra

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a lively city on the Atlantic coast with a population of over two million. This sprawling metropolis blends modern skyscrapers with historic landmarks, artisan markets, and beautiful beaches. It has a tropical savannah climate with hot temperatures all year.

Accra is culturally rich, with traditional drumming and dance performances alongside an energetic nightlife and thriving arts scene. More than half of the population is under 24, so it’s never short of excitement!

Akuapem Hills

About 90 minutes north of the capital, Accra, lie the quiet and tropical Akuapem Hills. Known for their lush greenery, cocoa farms, and charming villages with traditional architecture, the hills are a perfect escape from city living.

You’ll never feel more welcomed than in the heart of the Ghanaian countryside and you’ll have access to all the essential amenities. Plus, Accra is well within reach for a day trip if needed!

Food & Accommodation

Immediately feel at home with a supportive and welcoming local host family. We’ve vetted each family to guarantee you get everything you need for a wonderful stay. This includes a comfortable bed, three daily meals, fresh drinking water, and daily transport to and from your placement, arranged by our team.

Your host family’s home will be clean, safe, and secure, and they will welcome you as one of their own from the moment you arrive. Absorb the local culture, enjoy their incredible home-cooked food, and build a lifelong connection during the course of your stay.

You’ll stay with other Projects Abroad participants on your travels. If you share a room, we will match you with someone of the same gender and age. Whether you go it alone or with friends, you’ll have the time of your life.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Ghana Arrival Procedures page.