3. Funding Considering our target audience, funding is not a focus of the initiative Low cost sport – discs and cones all donated by alumni and interns’ networks Minimal operating costs – no dedicated office space or salaries Coaches are all volunteers… Slide 3
4. People Coaches are key – volunteers, interns, fellows, players, cross-designation of existing staff Invest in a small core team – motivate and empower through something unique to the sport Investment comes through personal development, not only on the field Slide 4
5. Sport for DEVELOPMENT Invest in coaches via transferable skills Sponsorship for self and team Organizing and Executing Youth Tournaments Professional development in sports versus grassroots… Slide 5
6. Interest Choose a sport or program that is a NEED for the community you’re trying to reach The need can keep a project going…and serve as direction Ahmedabad Ultimate focus area: conflict resolution and anger management After some impact, you’ve created a need Slide 6
