Athletics

Join an Athletics Coaching and Training Experience Abroad.

Athletics is a universal passion, and now you have the opportunity to take your love for the sport to an international level. Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines athletics coaching and training with cultural exploration. Join us across the globe for an athletics experience that will enable you to connect with communities through sport while enjoying the incredible cultural opportunities on offer.

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Athletics Coaching and Training in Ghana, Accra

Coach athletics to children in Ghana and give aspiring athletes the opportunity to train and develop in the sport they are so passionate about. Coaching athletics ...
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£695
/ person
durations start from
14 days

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Embrace an International Athletics Coaching and Training Experience

Participating in one of our international athletics coaching and training experiences can be an immensely rewarding endeavor. It goes far beyond just a coaching trip.

It offers unique opportunities for personal development, life skills acquisition, character building, and integration into a global athletics community.

Project at a Glance

  • Meaningful and impactful coaching programs across the globe.
  • Working in partnership with our in-country teams, local coaches and teams.
  • A chance to experience and immerse yourself in a new culture.
  • Work and coach youth across our global projects.
  • Travel and explore outside of coaching.
  • Opportunity to develop your own skills alongside encouraging others to do the same.
  • Develop cultural intelligence and leadership skills that future employers really value.
  • Project includes; food (where stated), accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, charitable donation. (flights not included).

Why Join an Athletics Project?

Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or to enhance your studies, our projects provide a great opportunity for this;

  • Experience:  Gain hands-on work experience alongside your fellow coaches.
  • Contribution: Make an impact to grassroots sports and community health.
  • Challenge: Expand your comfort zone and throw yourself into a new culture.
  • Learn: Learn about a working with people from different backgrounds and learn about new cultures across the world.
  • Play: Alongside inspiring children, you’ll learn and develop your own game
  • Skills: Develop ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, communication & leadership.

How to get started on your adventure…

 

Find the Trip that Interests You Most

Explore our extensive travel site and find the trip that excites you the most.

Click on “Book Now”

Add your details to the “Book Now” form and submit it. You will then be provided with payment options. After payment (deposit of full amount depending on when you book before your trip start date), you will gain access to our travel centre, which provides more information about your trip and great advice to help you prepare. We will also ask you to complete details on dietary requirements, medical information, next of kin, flight arrival details and more. This helps us know more about you before you arrive in country.

Depart on Your Adventure

Leave behind everyday life and arrive at your exciting destination, where our amazing travel team will greet you.

Have the Best Time!

Enjoy every aspect of the project, from coaching to exploring and meeting new friends.

Come Home and Share Your Story!

Return home and tell everyone about your incredible adventure!

“"Thanks so much for letting me be part of this project in Ghana. Apart from really improving my own Athletics fitness and skills it was a real privilege to work alongside some of the countries up and coming athletes."”

Sarah Coolshank

Join Our Discovery Sessions

Our Discovery Sessions are an opportunity for you to hear from us about the amazing experiences you can take part in abroad. It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you have.

Discovery sessions run fortnightly on a Thursday at 19:00 UK, so register your interest at a time convenient for you.

Want to raise money for your adventure or support United Through Sport?

Check out our fundraising page for detailed information on supporting your trip and United Through Sport. Whether it’s running a 5k, a marathon, or baking for a cake sale, there are many ways to support us and your trip. Explore options like school funding, the Turing Scheme, sponsored events, and setting up a fundraising page with Total Giving.

 

Discover all our trips here

Click on the link below to browse all the trips we have across our five amazing destinations. Find the perfect trip for your next adventure!e