NetballCoaching in St Lucia
Make a real difference on your gap year by coaching netball in the Caribbean.
Program Description
Our netball coaching project will give you the chance to work with a children and adults across St Lucia. You will have the opportunity to coach in schools and local communities, as well as helping with local clubs and our summer camps. The program is aimed to use sports as a vehicle for change combating prevalent social issues in some of St. Lucia’s most disadvantaged communities. Many young people in St Lucia come from disadvantaged background, with issues such as gang culture and childhood obesity.
Aims & Objectives
The overall aim of our grassroots projects is to equip all children in the region with the means to play and enjoy sport and reap the obvious health and developmental benefits. When coaching we encourage you to not only to develop players basic skills but also to increase their enthusiasm, participation and enjoyment of the game. The emphasis is always on fun! Netball is a fantastic mechanism for change and we try to use it with our at-risk young females to help empower them and improve their self-esteem.
Schedule
Your timetable as a volunteer coach will vary on when you volunteer, but in general you will having sessions during the week with weekends free to explore St Lucia. Daily sessions tend to run from 13:00 to 15:00, which can then be followed by an after school session until around 17:00. Occasionally they will be senior or club training which tends to run from 17:00 until dark.
Program participant criteria
To volunteer as a coach you must be a minimum of 18 years old. There is no maximum age and we welcome everyone who is passionate to help. But our volunteers do tend on average to be aged 18 to 25. No coaching qualifications are required, just a desire to help others. Obviously a background in the sport you wish to coach is always helpful (and recommended). We try to tailor your coaching to your ability. If you are an experienced and confident coach then we can work to have you test your skills with a senior club team, or if you are just starting out you can be more involved with the school’s program.
Project Overview
Included
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- 24-hour assistance from our in-country team
- Coaching placements
- Welcome orientation
- Pre-departure support
- Transport to and from training sessions,
- Coaching shirt
- Breakfast
Not Included
- Flights
- Visa
- Additional food
- Excursions
| Project Length | Cost |
|---|---|
| Two Weeks | £695 |
| Four Weeks | £1195 |
| Six Weeks | £1595 |
| Eight Weeks | £1995 |
| Ten Weeks | £2395 |
| Twelve Weeks | £2795 |
Dates for 2022 Projects
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 4th February | 2 to 30 Weeks |
| 18th February | 2 to 28 Weeks |
| 4th March | 2 to 26 Weeks |
| 18th March | 2 to 24 Weeks |
| 1st April | 2 to 22 Weeks |
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 15th April | 2 to 20 Weeks |
| 29th April | 2 to 18 Weeks |
| 13th May | 2 to 16 Weeks |
| 27th May | 2 to 14 Weeks |
| 10th June | 2 to 12 Weeks |
| Project Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|
| 24th June | 2 to 10 Weeks |
| 8th July | 2 to 8 Weeks |
| 22nd July | 2 to 6 Weeks |
| 5th August | 2 to 4 Weeks |
| 19th August | 2 Weeks |