SamBoad Football Academy – SFA
SFA'S Overview
SamBoad Football Academy is a premier girls’ football academy in Ghana, established by SamBoad Business Group Limited. This academy not only aims to nurture young female football talents but also serves as a cornerstone of SamBoad’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. The academy embodies SamBoad’s commitment to empowering young women through sports and education, fostering both athletic and personal growth.
SFA'S Mission
To provide young girls with the opportunity to develop their football skills in a supportive and professional environment, while also emphasizing the importance of education and personal development.
SFA's VISION
To become the leading girls’ football academy in Ghana, producing top-level female footballers who excel both on and off the field.
SFA'S OBJECTIVES
- Talent Development: To identify and nurture young female football talents across Ghana.
- Education and Life Skills: To ensure that players receive a well-rounded education and develop essential life skills.
- Health and Fitness: To promote healthy lifestyles and physical fitness among young girls.
- Empowerment: To empower young girls through sports, boosting their confidence and leadership abilities.
- Community Engagement: To engage with the community through outreach programs and foster a love for football among girls.
Corporate Social Responsibility
SamBoad Football Academy is a vital part of SamBoad Business Group Limited’s CSR initiatives. The academy reflects the group’s commitment to social responsibility, focusing on:
- Youth Empowerment: Providing opportunities and resources for young girls to succeed.
- Education: Ensuring access to quality education for all academy players.
- Health and Well-being: Promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being among young athletes.
- Gender Equality: Supporting gender equality by empowering young women through sports.
SFA's Future Plans
- Expansion: Plans to expand the academy’s facilities and programs to accommodate more players.
- International Partnerships: Establishing partnerships with international football academies and clubs.
- Local Partnerships: Establishing partnerships with Local football academies and clubs.
- Advanced Training Programs: Introducing advanced training programs and workshops with international coaches.
- Sustainability: Developing sustainable practices to ensure the long-term success of the academy.
SFA's COMMITMENTS
Women’s Football is central to SamBoad Football Academy, but football excellence isn’t the end of our goal. We know that those girls who can make it as professional female footballers are rare. It is tough, competitive, and also involves Grace. So is good education at a top university or high school. When we scout a talented young girls for our academy, we know that the challenge ahead is not easy. But we don’t kill the dream, we nurture and expand it.
We sign a parental concern contract and invest for at least five years in the broad development of every girl who comes to SamBoad Football Academy. This means we aspire to help them to grow good women, as academically capable students, and as footballers free from social vices like teenage pregnancy, drugs, prostitution etc.
It takes time to grow into potential, to be a leader, and so we stick with them and offer long-term commitments that genuinely create the opportunity for transformation. It is all about maintaining their vision.
Programs and Activities
Football Training and Development:
- Training programs are offered for various age groups at SFA
- Coaching Staff: Experienced and certified coaches provide high-quality training.
- Facilities: Training facilities and football pitches will be provided
- Competitions: Participation in friendly matches, training matches, Ghana Women’s Division One, Ghana Women’s FA Cup and international funded tournaments.
Educational Support:
- Tutoring Programs: Academic tutoring and support to ensure players excel in their studies.
- Scholarships: Educational scholarships for outstanding players to attend top schools and universities.
- Workshops: Regular workshops on life skills, career planning, and personal development.
Health and Nutrition:
- Medical Check-ups: Regular health check-ups and medical support for all players.
- Nutrition Plans: Tailored nutrition plans to enhance athletic performance and overall health.
Community Outreach:
- Football Clinics: Organizing football clinics and camps in local communities.
- Engagement Programs: Programs to encourage girls in the community to take up football and stay active.
