Brazil Tennis Coaching

When people think of Brazil and sport, their first thought is football and it’s obvious why. However, other sports are popular and football is not always a game that everyone can play. Therefore, it’s important that other sports like tennis are promoted and developed to give each child/person the opportunity to enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle.

This project aims to do this by offering tennis coaching to disabled players and children who may not get the opportunity to play a different sport.

Volunteer Role

This programme is divided up into two parts: the first is a language and cultural experience, where you will study Portuguese in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the second part you will change location to Belo Horizonte, where you will utilise your tennis skills and coach this sport to local children and disabled players.

During your project you’ll have the opportunity to take part in the following programme activities:

Assist current coaches and run your own classes – through skill development, coordination skills, game preparation and training drills
Help in the organization of training sessions and competitions
Umpire short games for children at the project and in the local favelas
Give advice and lessons on tactics
Teach new sports exercises and provide advice on health issues and requirements

You have a lot of flexibility as a volunteer to coach tennis in the way you see fit. The important thing is to remain confident and to keep your sessions fun!

Location

Rio de Janeiro (Language and Culture) and Belo Horizonte (Tennis Coaching)

Accommodation and Meals

During your stay in Rio you’ll stay at a hostel located just 2 blocks from Ipanema beach! Rooms will be on a shared dormitory-style basis. Breakfast is included at the hostel; however, you will need to self-cater for your other daily meals when in Rio. You should budget £30-40/week for this, more if you wish to eat out.

During your tennis placement you’ll be accommodated with a local host family. Our host families come from the local middle class and live in safe areas of the city. The host family will provide you with breakfast and an evening meal each day. You will need to provide your own lunch, which can be purchased cheaply from one of the many cafes or supermarkets in Belo Horizonte.

Programme Overview

Duration & Price:
4 weeks volunteering only £799
8 weeks Portuguese lessons and volunteering £1699

Combine this project with our Brazil Portuguese Language School

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Accommodation & some meals
Airport transfers and orientation
Help and support
15 hours lessons p/week
(if combining)

What is not included?
Flights
Travel Insurance
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Email, Internet or telephone costs
Personal items

Programme Summary:
On this programme you’ll travel to Brazil and help to coach tennis to disabled players and underprivileged children from the nearby favelas.
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Arrival dates:
First Monday of every month

Brazil Travel Advice:
Visit our Brazil Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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