Basketball
The NBA has made Basketball a truly global sport, with talented players being sourced from all corners of the World.
Basketball has seen dramatic growth in the UK, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Europe over the years with more and more young kids wanting the chance to play. Thousands of enthusiastic kids from developing communities love to play basketball, but they need volunteers coaches to organise coaching sessions and matches.
See below for our Basketball Trips Abroad.
Trips
Basketball Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Volunteering
Coach basketball to young and enthusiastic players in Ghana, who do not have the opportunity to play and train in a structured environment. Challenge yourself as you work on delivering new and fun coa... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £500
Basketball Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps
Volunteer in South Africa as a volunteer basketball coach, teaching the sport to keen basketball players who do not have the opportunity to play and train in a structured environment. Share your baske... Learn more
5 Weeks
Was: £1145
Now: £995
Basketball Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering
Coach basketball to children from the most deprived areas of St. Lucia who otherwise would not have the opportunity to play and train in a structured environment. Impart your skills and knowledge of t... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Multi-Sports Coaching Project
Destination: Singburi, Thailand
Trip Type: Volunteering
Be part of an exciting sports coaching project in Thailand, introducing new sports to schools and working with kids in our after school programme.
2 Weeks
From £500
Sports Management Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience, Summer Camps
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. As... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £995
Sports Psychology Internship
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
As a largely unexplored discipline in Ghana, sports psychology is an area in which self motivated and passionate sports enthusiasts will be able to make an instant and dramatic impact. Using your know... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £1000
Testimonials
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"Spending 6 months in Cape Town was awesome. Such a great city and my hockey playing has improved 10 fold".Sarah Grey , Hockey, South Africa -
"Playing at the hockey club was just what I needed to improve my game to a level where I could feel confident in trialing for the 1st team university hockey squad."James Harvey , Hockey, South Africa -
"The experience of playing with the other team members from across the world was fantastic."Jonathon Hancock , Cricket, South Africa -
"Top quality experience and brilliant to take my love of thai boxing to it's origin and train with some truly great masters."Tom Chalmers , Boxing, Thailand -
"Already miss my fave boys and the kids from volunteering. Making plans to return already! Thanks to everyone that helped. I've literally had the greatest two weeks of my life despite how contrasting they were to normal life here."Vanessa Turner , Netball, St Lucia -
"This was a great trip to just get me set up in Australia and have the support of the team. The surf camp was also totally awesome and great fun."James Scott , Surfing, Australia -
"I made so many great friends on the surf camp that I stayed in contact with throughout my 12 months in Australia."Nikki Denton , Surfing, Australia -
"Having the scuba diving course off the back of the job support and friends I made was such a useful start to my career break in Australia."Emily Lamb , Scuba Diving, Australia -
"I loved everything about my time in Australia, made that much better by the Sporting Opportunities team helping me settle into Aussie life that more easily."Ed Dench , Scuba Diving, Australia -
''It was an ideal opportunity for me to combine travelling with my passion for sport.''James Hairsine , Athletics, Ghana -
“This was a fantastic opportunity to gain some experience in sports psychology, which has really helped with the psychology element of my sports studies degree.”Anthony Gibson , Athletics, Ghana -
"First class training and facilities. Just what I needed to keep up with my high performance training and fitness conditioning."David Burgess , Rugby Union, Australia -
"This training experience in Australia was such a great way to spend part of my gap year and has got me focussed to continue my Rugby back home."Rory Leadbetter , Rugby Union, Australia -
"The sports tour that Sporting Opportunities arranged for us was perfect. South Africa was a great country and having the mix of playing against locals as well as coaching sport to kids in the townships was a nice balance. Doing two weeks in South Africa has made a number of us want to come back for a longer stint on one of your 5 week volunteer coaching projects so look out for us. Thanks to all involved".Dan Long , Volleyball, South Africa -
"Taking the girls on this two week hockey tour was excellent. It was the first time that any of us had been to South Africa and the team made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable. You pack so much into such a short period which totally tired us out but apart from being great fun will be a fond memory for years to come. We'll certainly be looking at coming away with you again".Sarah Jackson: PE Teacher , Volleyball, South Africa -
"A well organised trip with a difference. Combining playing and coaching as well as all the cultural things you put on for us was a great idea. To even get to a Springboks Rugby game was a special treat for the lads on this tour so thanks for going the extra mile to make this happen for us".Geoff Fagence: Rugby Coach , Volleyball, South Africa -
"Teaching netball and volleyball to the girls was great fun. I've totally loved Thailand and can't wait to see more of it."Lucinda Redfern , Basketball, Thailand -
"To be part of a sports project that can have real impact on children's lives was an awesome experience to be part of. Thailand and it's culture has so much to offer and the people are so friendly. Thanks."Bernhard Gessler , Basketball, Thailand -
"I had an amazing time working in Kenya with these kids. They show such dedication and there is some serious talent. I can't wait to go back."Will Ferguson , Rugby Union, Kenya -
"Kenya is a fantastic country and being part of rugby development in this great place with these great kids will always remain a fond memory."Edoardo De Paoli , Rugby Union, Kenya
