After a lovely welcome and induction from Sport In Action and Edusport the group learned how to make their way around their placements and the local community. The truck ride through Lusaka got off to a bumpy start when the truck broke down with steam billowing from the engine. After some pushing and a bit of quick thinking the journey continued.
Each placement welcomed the students who met teachers, peer leaders and some of the children they will be working with. The second half of the week saw the students start coaching at their placements.
James Dickinson of St. Andrew’s University has been coaching football at Kalingalinga basic school:
“I’m loving it so far, the kids are amazing and so eager to learn. We’ve been working on their agility and fitness levels. The peer leaders have been showing us the ropes and helping us to deliver our sessions.”
The students are working with peer leaders from Sport in Action and Edusport who have experience of coaching in the communities. Their help and guidance has helped the students prepare the lessons and coaching sessions they are delivering.
Some of the students have also been teaching in local schools, Holly Smith of Stirling University helped teach an English lesson at Sylvia School in Kalingalinga:
“It was a bit daunting at first but once we got going it was nice to see the children enjoying themselves and learning something new.”
This will be the first full week of coaching and lessons for the students. All are looking forward to applying their skills to deliver lessons and experiencing life in Zambia.
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