SPORT IS THE GLOBAL CURRENCY TO INVEST IN CHILDREN
Community based organized sports programs present a strategic asset that can be deployed to address & mitigate poverty. The positive values associated with sport must be utilized to instill lifetime values among children necessary to overcome social challenges and break the poverty cycle.
Structured Programming Sports
In an environment where training resources are limited, we take pride in teaching children & coaches sound fundamental of sport. Skill development is the first step towards game development that translates into a lasting passion for sport. In 2013 we rolled out the historic Jack Ramsay Volunteer Coaches Training & Certification Program a first in the history of the continent of Africa. With this program, coaches in rural schools now have access to rare basketball training materials courtsey of the late NBA Hall of Famer Dr Jack, who provided the resources
Train Volunteer Coaches/Officials
Training of game fundamentals must be complemented by a comprehensive officiating training program. Our goal is for every school in Makoni District to have a trained coach and official to ensure game development & program longevity. Volunteers that get trained & certified receive officiating tools including: striped shirt, black pants, pair of sneakers, a whistle, & training materials.
Sports Gear Assist
Sports is less fun when you play barefoot or without proper gear. The psychological effect of putting on a uniform and competing in sports helps develop self- esteem among children. Thanks to Connecticut Attack Basketball Program, Indy Eleven, Indiana Soccer & families that have helped collect gently used basketball & soccer gear helping kids in underserved communities across Zimbabwe play with confidence & enjoy the game. All collected sports gear from the USA is cleaned & processed for shipment. Upon making a shipment, we travel to Zimbabwe to receive the gear and distribute it across rural schools
Sports Infrastructure Development
Before you attempt to develop sports infrastructure for underserved children, the community has to have some “Skin In The Game”. We challenge communities in Zimbabwe to make farm bricks that are used to build basketball courts. This approach was developed by Ted DeWolf an American missionary living in Zimbabwe. Such a structure has a low upfront cost and comes with no maintanace costs
A Word From Coach Ramsay - NBA Hall of Fame & Legend
“Coaching is a means of self-expression. Successful coaches, like artists, have a characteristic style. No coach lacking a sense of what he wants to accomplish through his team can succeed.”