Basketball in Ghana
Basketball is considered to be Ghana's next up-and-coming sport. There is an abundance of raw talent within the country and the Ghana Basketball Association (GBA) has worked hard to implement an intricate training and development programme. A basketball placement will give you the opportunity to access some of Ghana's finest athletes and take part in their coaching and training. However, this is only one side of the game and you can choose how involved you want to be. A basketball placement will allow you to work with young and enthusiastic players on a more relaxed level where the emphasis is on fun and developing strong friendships. At this level, the placement is about building worthwhile relationships, rather than creating Ghana's next big star!

Your Basketball Volunteer Placement
We have links with a number of local schools and league teams where there is a competitive, as well as a more relaxed, attitude towards the game. We also work closely with the Ghana Basketball Association and can place our basketball coaches in some of the top development clinics and training sessions for the junior national teams. We can provide a placement for any enthusiastic volunteer, no matter what experience you have.

 

If you are involved with a local team, it is again up to you as to how much responsibility you feel you can handle. Volunteers will typically be placed in fun and social sides where you will be able to get alongside your players and simply give them the chance to play as a team. By introducing the basics, that you probably take for granted, you will soon see the young athletes improve their game. We want volunteers to get involved with their teams and their placement as much as possible. You will have guidance and support from the in-country team, as well as local coaches, who will encourage you to take part in training sessions and matches. You will then be able to introduce more of your own ideas and organise your own coaching programmes and tournaments for your team. However, volunteers should remember that there isn't a high expectation to produce world class players! We just want you to make the game fun and enjoyable, whilst giving the players the sense of belonging that all teams value.

Higher Level
Because of the links we have at the top-end of the game, you can be placed alongside the coaches for the national youth teams. From there, it is up to you, and the ability you feel you have as a coach, to get involved with the development programmes that the GBA run. But don't worry; you are not left to fend for yourself! The GBA coaches and our in-country team will be there to offer you any guidance you may need.

Gap Year Basketball in Ghana
Coaching basketball in your gap year is the best way to combine a sports gap year with a volunteer gap year. A basketball gap year in South Africa will offer you adventurous gap year travel, exciting basketball opportunities and a truly unforgettable gap year experience.