Football
There is no denying that football is the World’s most popular sport, with the FIFA World Cup being one of the most viewed spectacles on the planet.
The limited equipment required makes it accessible to even the poorest nations, with young players dreaming of becoming an international superstar. Whether you are training or playing with a local team, or coaching kids from disadvantaged communities, you will discover that the love of football runs deep in many countries and cultures. Coaching football on one of our volunteer projects will give you the chance to use your knowledge and skills to improve lives and let players reach their potential.
See below for our Football Trips Abroad.
Trips
Argentina Football Training Tour
Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Type: Sports Tours
Embrace the passion and flair of football in Argentina and take your team to experience training with semi-professional players in the heart of Buenos Aires! Daily training sessions and additional com... Learn more
10 Days
From £680
China Football Tour - 10 Days
Destination: Beijing, China
Trip Type: Sports Tours
There is simply no better way to experience sport and gain a rounded view of life in the real China than on a groups sports tour from Beijing to Shanghai. Take your school, club or university sports t... Learn more
10 Days
From £795
Football Coaching and Training
Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps, Train & Play
Joining a football coaching and training placement in Argentina will not only give you a taste of the Argentine passion for sport but also provide an insight into how important football is as a vehicl... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Esparza, Costa Rica
Trip Type: Volunteering
Join us in coaching football in our affiliate football schools in rural Costa Rica. You’ll be involved in coaching all ages under 18, teaching life skills and discipline through sport.
2 Weeks
From £550
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Volunteering
Work as a volunteer football coach in Ghana and give kids the chance to train and play football in a fun, organised way. Coaching football in Ghana is a great way to discover a sports-mad country whil... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £500
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Udaipur, India
Trip Type: Volunteering
Join our football coaching volunteer project in India and coach football to children in the stunning city of Udaipur. You will organise football coaching sessions in schools and give disadvantaged chi... Learn more
2 Weeks
Was: £545
Now: £500
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps
Share your passion for football by coaching football to disadvantaged South African children. Help organise football matches and coaching sessions for keen football players in schools and townships, g... Learn more
5 Weeks
Was: £1145
Now: £995
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps
Join our volunteer coaching team in St Lucia and help to develop football from a grassroots level, promoting football in schools and the poorest communities, as well as work closely with some of the i... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Quito, Ecuador
Trip Type: Volunteering
Coach football to children at a local football school in Quito. This football project allows you to help young footballers develop in the sport they love while also giving you the chance to experience... Learn more
2 Weeks
Was: £795
Now: £725
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Ghana Football Sports Tour - 10 days
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Sports Tours
Embrace Ghana with your school, university or club sports team on this incredible 10 day sports tour in the capital city, Accra. Experience coaching and playing sport in Ghana and discover why it is k... Learn more
10 Days
From £495
Ghana Sports Tour - 14 Days
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Sports Tours
What better way to experience one of Africa’s friendliest and exciting nations than embarking on a 14 days sports tour to Ghana with your school or club team, or with a group of friends? Take on local... Learn more
14 Days
From £595
Higher Level Football Coaching
Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
Join our higher level football coaching internship placement in Argentina and build on your coaching experience whilst running training sessions for higher quality semi-professional players in an esta... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Higher Level Football Coaching
Destination: Accra, Ghana
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
Coach at a leading premiership football club or elite football academy in Accra, and help to coach and develop football talent in some of Ghana’s top youth football players. For those emerging players... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £1200
Multi-Sports Coaching Project
Destination: Suva, Fiji
Trip Type: Volunteering
Take part in this incredible sports coaching project in the paradise South Pacific island of Fiji and discover not only a truly unique sports experience, but also arguably the world’s friendliest nati... Learn more
2 Weeks
Was: £750
Now: £700
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 Management Internship
Destination: Singburi, Thailand
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
Sports are a fantastic way to create opportunities for children to develop socially, physically, mentally and academically in underprivileged environments. Get involved and build on your knowledge and... Learn more
8 Weeks
Was: £1625
Now: £1595
Sports Physiotherapy Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience, Volunteering
Join our sports physiotherapy internship in the stunning Caribbean island of St Lucia, and work closely with professional physiotherapists to gain hands on experience supporting top athletes from loca... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £1195
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
St Lucia Sports Tour - 14 Days
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Sports Tours
St Lucia is widely regarded as one of the top sporting destinations for group sports tours, as it provides sports teams with an incredible mix of competitive sport, vibrant Caribbean culture, and amaz... Learn more
14 Days
From £675
Testimonials
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"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 -
"I spent 8 weeks on this internship which was a great amount of time to get behind the organisation and really make an impact. An amazing experience."Marnie Gontovnick , Football, Thailand
