Coaches Across Continents

10/16/2026

New Partnership Announcement | Ghana

Coaches Across Continents (CAC) is delighted to welcome FC RootsWonders as our newest partner in Ghana.

The connection between CAC and FC RootsWonders began more than a decade ago when founder Gordon first experienced CAC's Purposeful Play training in 2012. We are excited to see that experience come full circle as we now begin this new partnership together.

FC RootsWonders is committed to developing disciplined, skilled, and team-oriented players through high-quality training and personal development. The club strives to achieve competitive success on the field while building strong, positive connections with its community and supporters.

We look forward to supporting Gordon and the entire FC RootsWonders team as they use football to empower young people, strengthen communities, and create positive social change throughout Ghana.

Welcome to the CAC family, FC RootsWonders!

10/15/2026

Creating pathways for learning, leadership, and positive change through Purposeful Play.

Recently, Coaches Across Continents (CAC) was proud to support a Purposeful Play training in Tanzania, led by Global Purposeful Play Coach Nicholaus Achimpota (Nico). The workshop brought together 20 coaches from Peace for Conservation (PFC Soccer Academy), Bunda Girls Football Club, and Maji Safi Group to explore how play can be used to address important issues including menstrual health, gender equality, girls' empowerment, mental well-being, and environmental awareness.

Through hands-on learning, coaches developed skills in creating and adapting games that foster safe, inclusive, and impactful learning environments for young people in their communities.

As Nico shared:

"By equipping local coaches with Purposeful Play tools and methodologies, we are creating sustainable pathways for learning, leadership, and positive social change across communities."

We are especially encouraged by Peace for Conservation's vision to expand this work across the Lake Zone region, using Purposeful Play to educate and empower girls through sport while addressing key social and environmental challenges.

Thank you to Peace for Conservation for your commitment to creating stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities through sport.

10/13/2026

Safeguarding is not an add-on. It is the foundation.

We are proud to see long-standing accredited CAC partner Green-Kenya championing the message that every child has the right to participate in sport in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.

At Coaches Across Continents, every partnership begins with the development of a child safeguarding policy. However, safeguarding is much more than a document. Together with our partners, we focus on bringing those policies to life through daily practice, coach education, clear coaching guidelines and a commitment to creating environments where every participant feels safe, valued and respected.

Safeguarding is part of who we are. It shapes how we coach, how we lead and how we use sport for social impact.

Thank you to Green Kenya for continuing to demonstrate that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn and grow without fear.

Safeguarding is part of who we are.

Sport-for-Development practice emphasizes that sport should be safe, inclusive and enjoyable, and that safeguarding involves protecting participants from harm, abuse and neglect.

Every child has the right to participate in sport in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.

Sport has the power to transform lives, but that power comes with responsibility.

We believe safeguarding is not simply a policy. It is a daily commitment to creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for every child.

Every child deserves to play without fear.

10/12/2026

Tejas, CAC Global Team, reflects on his recent trip to Africa

Places are people

"Growing up in India, much of what I knew about Africa came from books, documentaries, and statistics. But travel has a beautiful way of reminding us that places are not concepts. They are people."

And the people who welcomed me turned a work trip into something far more meaningful.

10/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day we recognise and celebrate the incredible work of our partner Palestine: Sports for Life , creating safe, fun, inclusive spaces to promote joy and confidence in challenging times

Through the Healing Through Football programme, in cooperation with UEFA Foundation for Children, we create opportunities for children to enjoy football, make friends, and feel part of a team.

From sharing a ball to celebrating each other's goals, every activity is a chance to build confidence, learn teamwork, and create happy memories in a safe and welcoming space.

One participant shared:
“When I play football, I feel happy. I love playing with my friends, learning new things, and knowing that I am part of the team.”

Because sometimes, it's more than just a game. It's about friendship, confidence, and feeling that you belong.

10/10/2026

Brain health effects mental health. We celebrate our partner Head Safe Football for using purposeful play to educate coaches about player welfare and brain health.

🧠⚽ Brain health is football health.

CTE can involve changes in mood and behaviour as well as cognitive decline, highlighting why we need better awareness and protection for players.

Signs to look out for include:
➡️ Depression
➡️ Anxiety
➡️ Mood and behaviour regulation challenges
➡️ Suicidal thoughts

That’s why we’re calling for clear legal restrictions to limit repetitive heading in football training.

✍️ Add your voice. Sign our petition today and help push for a safer future for football: https://loom.ly/7WNp7GY

10/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day we congratulate all CAC partners who are actively delivering Purposeful Play for Mental Health games. We encourage safe, fun, inclusive play to promote positive well being.

MENTAL HEALTH

“Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

As we prepare to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2026, NGEFFA WUM is reminded that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Through our football training sessions, we use rondo & passing drills to improving concentration, communication and decision-making

10/09/2026

Celebrating a New Partnership in Kenya!

We are excited to welcome Manyatta Youth Resource Centre in Kisumu, Kenya, to the Coaches Across Continents (CAC) global network.

This partnership has been years in the making. Founder Anthony first received CAC training in 2012 and has stayed connected with CAC Founder Nick Gates ever since. Throughout the years, Anthony has continued to champion the value of CAC’s methodology and the power of Purposeful Play to create positive change in communities.

Recently, Anthony travelled to Busia to refresh his knowledge of the CAC approach, reconnect with our team, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. This month, coaches from Manyatta Youth Resource Centre joined our online Purposeful Play training programme and are already putting their learning into practice with young people in their community.

We are inspired by Anthony’s long-standing commitment to using sport as a tool for learning and social impact, and we are delighted to be taking this next step together.

This is a fantastic start to what we believe will be a meaningful and impactful partnership. We are excited to see how Purposeful Play continues to support young people in Kisumu and look forward to what we can achieve together.

Manyatta United Football Club

10/08/2026

⭐ Partner Spotlight: Right to Kick, India ⭐

We're excited to highlight the incredible work of Ritik and the team at Right To Kick in India, who are delivering our Purposeful Play for Mental Health campaign with young people in their communities.

Using the activity "Call It!", participants explore the power of positive communication. The game begins with players confidently calling for the ball before progressing to sharing positive statements about themselves, passing encouraging words to teammates, and using welcoming phrases such as, "You belong here."

Sport is about so much more than playing games. It helps us build confidence, strengthen relationships, support one another, and create environments where everyone feels valued and included.

Vocalising positive phrases can be incredibly powerful, both for the person speaking and for those listening. It is an affirming practice that helps build self-esteem, connection, and belonging while creating stronger, more supportive teams.

👏 Great work, Ritik! We are proud to see the Purposeful Play for Mental Health campaign making a positive impact through your leadership and commitment.

10/07/2026

🌟 This month, Coaches Across Continents (CAC) is excited to launch our final 2026 campaign: Purposeful Play for Mental Health.

This campaign takes a positive approach to mental wellbeing, exploring how we can strengthen our mental health, support others, find joy, and build resilience. Just as we work on our physical fitness, we can also develop the skills needed to become mentally fit.

Through purposefully designed games and activities, CAC is helping participants build friendships, manage relationships, strengthen self-esteem, share ideas, and communicate effectively. These essential life skills empower individuals and communities to thrive both on and off the playing field.

We cannot wait to see the global impact of this important campaign and celebrate the positive changes that purposeful play can create around the world.