Charles Renken Soccer Academy targets young boys aged between 8 to 20 years old in Kalingalinga and Mtendere communities. The Academy has categorized the footballers into different age groups who practice on a weekly basis with experienced and qualified coaches. Each age group practices according to a specified development program which the academy has developed and designed. Players progress is monitored through participation in football leagues organized by the Football Association of Zambia as well as local and international tournaments. Charles Renken Soccer Academy strives to create quality players and provide exposure to local and international football teams.
Charles Renken Soccer Academy specifically targets young boys who are considered to be less privileged and lack opportunities to develop their football career. Through the provision of quality sports programs, Charles Renken Soccer Academy is able to inspire and motivate the next generation of footballers in the target communities. Currently Charles Renken Soccer Academy provides football opportunities to over 200 boys mainly from Kalingalinga, Mtendere and the surrounding communities.
The Sports Academy is the core program for Charles Renken Soccer Academy and provides quality training sessions for aspiring young footballers. The Academy manages over 200 boys aged between 8 and 20 who practice on a weekly basis at Kalingalinga sports ground. The boys are placed in different age categories namely; U – 8, U – 10, U – 12, U – 14, U – 17 and U – 20. The U – 8 to U – 14 provide the base for the academy and has the highest number in terms of participation at Charles Renken Soccer Academy. This target group participates in tournaments and leagues organized at community level in Kalingalinga, mtendere and events organized by partners. The highest teams who are the U – 17 and U – 20 currently participates in the Football Association of Zambia youth league.
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