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Join a football coaching and playing experience abroad.

Football is a global passion for many but have you thought of taking your love of the game on an international football coaching and playing experience? Join us across the world on a football experience that will see you connect with communities through football whilst allowing you to enjoy the amazing cultural opportunities on offer.

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Football Coaching & Playing Project in Ghana, Accra

Work as a volunteer football coach in Ghana and give kids the chance to train and play football in a fun, organised way. Coaching football in ...
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£695
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14 days
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Multi-Sports Group Tour (Community Coaching & Playing) in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Take your school or club team to South Africa on a sports tour with a difference. Play against local school and club teams and help coach ...
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£750
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7 days
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Football Coaching and Training in Argentina, Buenos Aires

Joining a football coaching and training placement in Argentina will not only give you a taste of the Argentine passion for sport but also provide an ...
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£680
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14 days
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Sports Management Internship in St Lucia, Castries

Gain vocational experience in the sports industry and sports charity sector. Perfect for students completing degrees in sport management, sport and international development or charity development. ...
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£1195
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28 days
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Multi-Sports & Community Group Tour in St Lucia, Castries

St Lucia is widely regarded as one of the top sporting destinations for group sports tours, as it provides sports teams with an incredible mix of ...
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£780
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7 days
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Football Coaching and Playing Project in Mauritius

Head out to the paradise island of Mauritius, coach football in schools and the community, raising the level of the game. Be a part of a ...
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£1195
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28 days
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Higher Level Football Coaching Internship in Ghana, Accra

Coach at a leading premiership football club or elite football academy in Accra, and help to coach and develop football talent in some of Ghana’...
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£1250
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28 days
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Multi-Sports & Community Group Tour in Ghana, Accra

What better way to experience one of Africa’s friendliest and exciting nations than embarking on a 10 or 14 day multi-sports tour to ...
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£795
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10 days
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Multi-Sports Coaching Volunteer Project in Thailand, Hua Hin

Be part of an exciting sports coaching project in Thailand, introducing new sports to schools and working with kids in our after school programme....
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£300
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7 days
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Football Coaching Volunteer Project in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Share your passion for football by coaching football to disadvantaged South African children. Help organise football matches and coaching sessions for keen football players in schools ...
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£1045
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28 days
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Sports Management Internship in Argentina, Buenos Aires

Build on your knowledge and experience of Sport Managements and Sports Development by taking part in a professional internship in Argentina. Develop a greater understanding of ...
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£1020
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28 days
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Football Coaching Volunteer Project in St Lucia, Castries

Join our volunteer football coaching team in St Lucia and help to develop football from a grassroots level, promoting football in schools and the poorest communities, ...
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£795
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14 days
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Sports Development Internship in Mauritius

Support our sports development coaching and playing programmes on the Indian Ocean paradise island of Mauritius. Contribute to community sports development whilst gaining relevant sports experience ...
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£1195
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28 days
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Football Group Sports Tour in Ghana, Accra

Embrace Ghana with your school, university or football club sports team on this incredible football sports tour in the capital city, Accra. Experience football coaching and ...
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£795
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10 days
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Sports Management Internship in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Gain real life experience in the sports charity sector and support our great team in South Africa. Take part in local marketing efforts, structuring up timetables ...
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£1045
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28 days

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Discover Argentina on a Sports Internship

Argentina is full of vibrancy and adventure. Discover this amazing country on a sports management internship, supporting our charity work ...

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All things St Lucia

Visit St Lucia and enjoy playing sport, coaching sport to kids and partying at street carnivals with the locals. Our ...

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Our work in Argentina, Buenos Aires

The founder of our Argentina programme, Alejandro, explains the model he runs in Buenos Aires and how we bring young ...

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A unique travel experience in Ghana

A magical country where almost everyone loves their sport, particularly football. An experience here can see you taking part in ...

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International Sports Experience in South Africa

Hear what our South Africa international sports experience is about. Participants explain what a typical days is like on the ...

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Daily Diary of St Lucia Trip

Follow Dom as he heads into the local community to coach sports on a summer camp in the wonderful Caribbean ...

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Discover a Caribbean Paradise

Visit St Lucia and take part in meaningful local community projects through sports and teaching, whilst enjoying what this paradise ...

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Taking part in one of our international football coaching and playing trips can be an immensely rewarding experience. It is so much more than just a coaching trip.

It offers unique opportunities for personal development, life skills acquisition, character building, integration into a global football community and a chance to make life long memories.

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 a Football 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!

“"I never thought I could take my love of football and coach it to kids in the Caribbean so this has been an experience I will never forget. Totally amazing."”

Scott Black
Scott Black

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!