Hope Afrique Sports Network
To raise a generation of dreamers that are catalysts for change in their communities.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Every aspect of our programming is geared on helping athletes maintain a healthy lifestyle, build character, and find fulfillment in Christ.
Basketball and soccer programs, alongside accessible facilities and equipment, are offered to athletes of all backgrounds through our partnership with established organisations. In addition to promoting physical activity and well-being, our programs are designed to be enjoyable for participants.
Basketball and soccer programs, as well as equipment and facilities, are made available to athletes through our collaboration with established organizations. In addition to keeping athletes active and healthy, our programs are also a lot of fun.
Basketball
Individual Sessions
Focus on improving shooting accuracy from various positions on the court.
Enhance ball-handling skills with drills that emphasize speed and control.
Work on defensive techniques such as one-on-one defense, stealing, and shot-blocking.
Team Training
- Strengthen team dynamics through drills that promote communication and trust.
- Implement offensive and defensive strategies specific to the team's strengths.
3x3 Training
- Emphasize teamwork and communication in a smaller setting.
- Practice quick passes, cuts, and effective use of the limited space.
5 on 5 Training
- Simulate game scenarios with a full team, focusing on offensive and defensive strategies.
- Work on fast breaks, set plays, and coordination among players.
Soccer
Individual Sessions
Individual Sessions
- Ball control drills: Improve players' ability to control the ball with various parts of their feet.
- Shooting practice: Work on accuracy and power in both instep and volleys.
- Agility training: Enhance speed, agility, and quick directional changes.
7-A-Side
- Focus on creating and exploiting space on the larger field.
- Implement set plays and strategies for attacking and defending.
5-A-Side
- Encourage quick passes and close ball control due to the limited space.
- Emphasize teamwork and positional play.
Team Training
- Work on coordinated movements, both offensively and defensively.
- Practice set pieces, including corner kicks, free-kicks, and throw-ins.
Health & Nutrition
We emphasize the crucial role of a balanced diet in enhancing athletes’ health and performance. Our programs prioritize nutrition for athletes, provide specialized sessions on crafting balanced diets, and stress the importance of timely nutrient intake, especially post-workout protein consumption. We are dedicated to comprehensive tracking and monitoring of athletes’ overall health and fitness within our programs.
Training & Development
We believe the Bible to be the absolute truth source for the ideas, values, and moral principles presented in our programs. Athletes gain perspective on what’s truly important in life as we teach them on financial responsibility, career planning and self-discipline through values & principles
Scholarships
We prioritise academic excellence as we actively seek Academic scholarships for student athletes. Student Athletes in our program are required to maintain above-average academic performance to be eligible for scholarship opportunities.
Through partnerships with individuals, TVET institutions, local and international universities, and well-established institutions, we offer Academic Scholarships & Mentorship ensuring a focus on academics before sports.
Hope Afrique Sports Network
THE STRATEGY
Sports in Africa provides for a seamless setting for relationship building, character and life skills development, work-life balance and evangelism. As God mandates us to disciple others, Hope Afrique Sports Network aims to:
REACH
Through sports give youth and children an exciting, instructional, and holistic experience that dignifies them and helps develop skills, character, resilience, and their faith in Christ.
Sharing the good news of the gospel is not simply a suggestion. It is a command that Jesus set out for us: to be the catalyst for eternal heart change in our neighbors and throughout the world as we share God’s Word with others (Matthew 28:19-20)
TEACH
As believers in Jesus Christ, we play and coach for Him, not for ourselves. We must win with humility and lose with dignity, maintaining our character regardless of our success or failures on the field,
recognizing that athletic talent is a blessing that we should nurture to inspire a balance of faith, family, work, confidence, and joy in our lives and those of others. (1 Thessalonians 5:11): “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
OUTREACH
With the understanding that our Christian lives embrace the fullness of human existence – physical, relational, intellectual, and spiritual, Christian athletes understand how they can glorify God
in their sport through testimony to others and society at large and bringing more youth into the fold, not only to entertain, but also to strengthen bodies, sharpen minds and introduce people to the word of God. (Matthew 5:16): “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
TARGET GROUPS:
We accomodate everyone from the age of 5 years
Fundamentals – Introduction to basic motor skills like running, jumping, throwing, and catching.
Sports Specifics – Emphasize fun and play while introducing the basics of the chosen sport.
Athletic Development – Focus on coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.
Spiritual Development – Introduce simple stories and lessons from the Bible during team gatherings. Foster a sense of unity and gratitude through brief moments of reflection.
Fundamentals – Refine basic motor skills, introduce more complex movements, and emphasize teamwork.
Sports Specifics – Begin structured training for the chosen sport, introducing rules and basic tactics.
Athletic Development – Develop agility, speed, and flexibility. Introduce basic strength and conditioning exercises.
Spiritual Development – Expand on spiritual practices by incorporating short team prayers or moments of gratitude. Encourage athletes to engage in basic Bible reading and reflections.
Fundamentals – Continue refining basic skills. Introduce sport-specific strategies and decision-making.
Sports Specifics -Increase the complexity of training drills. Focus on position-specific skills in team sports.
Athletic Development -Incorporate strength and conditioning programs. Develop sport-specific endurance.
Spiritual Development – Foster a sense of community through team Bible studies or devotion sessions. Encourage athletes to take leadership in sharing spiritual insights with their teammates.
Fundamentals – Fine-tune fundamental skills. Emphasize advanced tactics and game understanding.
Sports Specifics – Introduce advanced training methods and position-specific training. Foster a competitive environment.
Athletic Development – Focus on strength, power, and speed development. Implement comprehensive conditioning programs.
Spiritual Development – Empower athletes to take on leadership roles in spiritual activities, such as leading team prayers or organizing group devotion sessions. Encourage deeper exploration of spiritual concepts and personal faith journeys.
Fundamentals – Maintain and refine skills. Focus on strategic thinking and leadership.
Sports Specifics – Introduce more advanced game strategies. Encourage athletes to specialize in a specific position or role.
Athletic Development – Continue strength and conditioning programs with an emphasis on peak performance.
Spiritual Development – Facilitate opportunities for athletes to share personal spiritual experiences and insights. Encourage mentorship within the team, where older athletes guide younger ones in their spiritual journey.
Fundamentals -Focus on maintaining skills and adapting to the changing physical condition.
Sports Specifics – Encourage participation in recreational leagues, coaching, or other roles within the sport.
Athletic Development – Tailor training programs to individual needs. Emphasize injury prevention and overall fitness.
Spiritual Development – Provide resources for ongoing spiritual growth, such as advanced Bible studies, retreats, and community outreach. Support athletes in integrating their spiritual values into various aspects of life beyond sports.