My First time Being a Coach


Sustainobles Football club:


My first time being a Coach.


I received a call from oyiga Micheal on twitter looking for a coach for his boys of about 46 people. 


These boys were children living on the streets who are exposed to the streets lifestyle. However in a bid to get these kids away from that life, he formed this team to be keeping them busy on the weekends. He called for an extra hand and I decided to Volunteer.

Got there at about 12 mins late and the entire team is already on the field waiting on instructions and match reports.

                           


We did a little bit of warm up all round the field, push ups, target practice and skills training. 


You could see the hunger in the kids eyes. They were too raw and the power on their feet is remarkable.



We taught them the importance of team work and why you don’t need any ones validation before doing what you love.


Immediately after training. We had a session to discuss what’s bothering everyone. Regardless of what it is, Oyiga Micheal and I made sure we settle this issues


 


Bought refreshments and gave them transport for them to go home.


I feel fulfilled after I got home like a certain form of halo covered my head cause I made a difference in these kids lives.


I go from time to time on Sundays to check up on them and I’ve never regretted it.


Lastly, Micheal forced me to write this ðŸ˜‚


Your’s Truly,

Coach Obaji.








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