Howard Mwape
Founder, Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer
Where young potential grows.
Discover your potential. Develop skills for life.
Sports Inter-Action Academy helps children and young people develop sporting skills, confidence and character through structured sport, academic mentorship and leadership development.
- Ages 2–19
- Boys & girls
- Weekend programmes
SiA Academy promotional artwork
- Discover
- Learn
- Develop
- Practice
- Compete
- Perform
- Lead
Academy participants together on the pitch
About the Academy
Developing Sport. Building Character.Inspiring Leadership.
SiA Academy is a youth sports, academic mentorship and personal development academy. We help children and young people discover their talents, develop their abilities and build the character, confidence and leadership skills they need for life.
Sport is more than competition. It teaches discipline, teamwork, resilience, responsibility, confidence, respect and leadership, so our programmes combine structured sport with academic mentorship and life-skills development. We work with young people, parents, schools, coaches, communities, sponsors and development partners to create sustainable opportunities for youth development.
Four connected areas of development
01
Sports development
Structured coaching across ten sports, from first steps to competitive preparation.
02
Academic mentorship
Encouragement to stay focused on education, with support for study habits and goals.
03
Life skills
Discipline, confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and respect.
04
Leadership development
Taking responsibility, setting an example and contributing to the community.
Our vision
To become a leading youth sports and development academy that transforms young people’s potential into sporting excellence, academic achievement and responsible leadership.
Our mission
To provide accessible, structured and quality sports and mentorship programmes that identify, develop and support young people’s talents while strengthening their academic, personal and leadership capabilities.
Sports programmes
Find a programme that helps your child grow.
Ten sports, each with its own skills to learn. Our programmes support young people at different stages, from beginners discovering a sport to young athletes preparing for competitive participation.
Football
Fundamental skills, teamwork, discipline and tactical understanding.
Not sure which sport suits your child?
Programme availability varies by sport, age group, venue and training schedule. Contact the Academy to discuss current options.
Education, life skills & development
A pathway for sport, learning and life.
At SiA Academy, sporting development is designed to complement education. Our academic mentorship encourages young people to stay focused on their studies while they develop their sporting abilities, and sport itself becomes a practical place to build skills for life.
Education and sport can work together to develop the whole person.
Academic commitment and study habits
Encouragement to stay committed to school, with study support and reading and research support.
Time management and goal setting
Balancing training with schoolwork, and setting academic and personal goals.
Confidence and communication
Speaking up, listening, and working well with coaches, mentors and teammates.
Teamwork and responsibility
Playing a part in a team and keeping commitments on and off the field.
Resilience, respect and leadership
Learning from setbacks, respecting others and leading by example.
Career awareness and personal development
Mentorship sessions that help young people think about their future and personal growth.
We want participants to carry these skills beyond the playing field and into their schools, families, communities and future careers.
SiA Academy promotional artwork
The SiA development pathway
Every child starts somewhere.
Our pathway gives young people a structured way to identify their interests, learn fundamental skills, improve through practice, take part in competition and, ultimately, develop leadership capabilities.
1
Discover
Try sport and find out where interests and talents lie.
2
Learn
Acquire the fundamental skills, rules and habits of a sport.
3
Develop
Build technique, fitness, coordination and confidence.
4
Practice
Improve through regular, structured training and commitment.
5
Compete
Apply what has been learned in appropriate competition, with discipline and fair play.
6
Perform
Raise standards and show confidence when it matters.
7
Lead
Take responsibility, set an example and help others to grow.
Age groups & locations
Find the right starting point.
SiA Academy provides age-appropriate programmes from early childhood through adolescence, organised in two age groups with their own training locations.
Weekend programmes
Saturday and Sunday
Specific sports, training times and venue arrangements vary. Please confirm the details for your child with the Academy before attending.
Ages
2–13
Focus: fundamental movement, introduction to sport, coordination, participation, confidence and enjoyment.
Training locations include
- East Park
- Waterfalls Mall
Ages
14–19
Focus: more advanced sports development, competition preparation, academic mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Training locations include
- OYDC
- Showgrounds
Academy leadership
Leadership that develops people.
SiA Academy is guided by leadership committed to youth development, sporting excellence, education, discipline and responsible governance, with the care of young people at its centre. A successful academy needs strong governance, committed leadership, qualified coaches, parental engagement and a clear pathway for every young person.
Academy Management
The team guiding the Academy’s strategy, administration and sporting programmes.
Mr Swithen Mutale Kachingwe
Administration & Operations Director — SiA Academy
Mr Abraham Kalibuku
Sports Director
About the Founder
Howard provides strategic leadership and overall direction for Sports Inter-Action Academy. He oversees the Academy’s strategic development, partnerships, institutional relationships, programme development and long-term growth.
His vision is to establish SiA Academy as a structured platform through which young people can develop sporting abilities alongside academic, personal and leadership skills.
Coaching & Player Development
Meet the team supporting youth coaching and physical development.
Mr Jackson Daka (Jr)
Youth Development Coach – Boys & Girls
Mr Chipo Shamonga
Youth Development Physical Trainer
How the Academy is led
Academy managementTurning the Academy’s vision into practical, professionally coordinated programmes.
- Administration Registration, records, communication and coordination of Academy activities.
- Sports development Sporting programmes, training structures, competitions, player development and coach engagement.
- Academic mentorship Integrating academic mentorship, life skills and personal development into programmes.
- Operations Training venues, facilities, equipment, schedules and logistics.
- Partnerships Relationships with organisations, schools, sporting bodies and development partners.
- Finance and compliance Responsible financial management, reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.
Coaching and technical leadershipTechnical sporting knowledge combined with positive youth-development practice.
Coaches and technical personnel play a critical role in the development of young participants. Our coaching philosophy emphasises:
- Technical development
- Safe participation
- Discipline and teamwork
- Fair play and respect
- Positive communication
- Progressive development
- Competition preparation
- Leadership development
Where appropriate, the Academy will appoint sport-specific coordinators and head coaches for individual disciplines, and it encourages continuous professional development for coaches and mentors.
Academic and mentorship leadershipHelping participants see that sport and education can complement each other.
Academic and mentorship leadership supports programmes focused on:
- Study habits
- Time management
- Goal setting
- Career awareness
- Personal development and life skills
- Leadership and responsible citizenship
Safeguarding and welfareThe safety and welfare of children and young people are fundamental to the Academy.
SiA Academy seeks to maintain appropriate standards for child safeguarding, participant welfare, safe sporting environments, appropriate supervision, coach and mentor conduct, responsible use of facilities, respectful behaviour and engagement with parents and guardians.
All Academy personnel and partners are expected to uphold appropriate standards of conduct when working with young people.
Parent and community engagementParents and guardians are important partners in every participant’s development.
The Academy encourages constructive communication with parents and guardians about player development, attendance, academic progress, sporting participation, competitions, welfare and programme improvements.
SiA Academy also seeks to develop relationships with schools, communities and sporting organisations to expand opportunities for young people.
Advisory and partnership developmentRelationships the Academy intends to build as it grows.
As the Academy grows, SiA Academy intends to establish relationships with experienced professionals and organisations in areas including sports development, education, youth development, sports medicine, nutrition, psychology and wellbeing, coaching, talent identification, business and entrepreneurship, corporate partnerships and community development.
These relationships are intended to strengthen the Academy’s ability to provide holistic development opportunities.
Our leadership principles
Leadership is not simply about managing an organisation. It is about creating an environment where young people are encouraged to discover their potential, develop their abilities, take responsibility, respect others and become leaders in their own right.
01
Child-centred development
The interests, safety and development of young people remain central to our programmes.
02
Integrity
We seek to conduct Academy activities honestly, responsibly and transparently.
03
Professionalism
We promote professional standards across administration, coaching and programme delivery.
04
Accountability
We recognise our responsibility to participants, parents, partners and the wider community.
05
Excellence
We encourage continuous improvement in sport, education and personal development.
06
Inclusion
We seek to create meaningful opportunities for young people to participate and develop.
07
Leadership by example
Adults working with young people should demonstrate the values they seek to instil.
Information for parents
Answers for parents and guardians.
- Our welfare commitment
The safety and welfare of children and young people are fundamental to SiA Academy. The Academy seeks to maintain appropriate standards of participant welfare, supervision and respectful conduct, and expects everyone working with young people to uphold them. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay in contact with the Academy about their child’s attendance, development and welfare.
What age groups does the academy serve?
SiA Academy works with boys and girls aged 2 to 19, in two age groups: ages 2–13 and ages 14–19. Not every sport is offered to every age group, so please check what is available for your child’s age.
How do I find a suitable programme?
Look through the ten sports, then contact the Academy with your child’s age group and the sports they are interested in. The Academy can advise on the current options. If your child is new to sport or unsure where to start, say so in your enquiry.
Where and when do activities take place?
Programmes run at weekends, on Saturday and Sunday. Training locations include East Park and Waterfalls Mall for ages 2–13, and OYDC and Showgrounds for ages 14–19. Specific sports, times and venues should be confirmed with the Academy.
How does academic mentorship fit in?
Academic mentorship is designed to complement your child’s schooling. It may include study support, academic goal setting, time-management skills, examination preparation, reading and research support, career awareness and mentorship sessions. Ask the Academy what is currently offered for your child’s programme.
What are the stated fees?
The stated fees are K800 per month for the sports programme and K300 per month for additional classes. Fees and arrangements depend on the applicable programme and schedule, so please confirm with the Academy.
How do I enquire about joining?
Call or WhatsApp +260 978 823 211, call +260 974 814 002, email sportsinteractionacademy
How parents can help
- Ensuring regular attendance
- Encouraging discipline and commitment
- Supporting academic responsibilities
- Keeping in touch with coaches
- Providing relevant medical information
- Encouraging positive sporting behaviour
Our goal is a partnership between the child, parent, coach, school and Academy.
Academy life
SiA Academy in action.
Training sessions with Academy participants: small-group work, ball skills and time on the pitch together.
SiA Academy promotional artwork
Partnerships
Help create opportunities for young people.
SiA Academy welcomes conversations with schools, businesses and community organisations that want to support youth development through sport and education.
Developing young people takes partnership between families, communities, schools, businesses, sporting organisations and development partners. Companies can also support specific Academy programmes through structured sponsorship and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Areas a partner could support
- Sporting development
- Equipment and uniforms
- Academic mentorship
- Competition participation
- Youth leadership
Fees & next steps
Take the next step with SiA Academy.
Stated monthly fees
Sports programme
K800
per month
Additional classes
K300
per month
Fees and arrangements depend on the applicable programme and schedule. Contact the Academy to confirm your child’s programme.
1
Get in touch
Contact the Academy by phone, WhatsApp or email to talk about your child’s age, interests and preferred venue.
2
Confirm the programme
Agree the sport, age group, venue, training schedule and fees that apply to your child.
3
Complete registration
The Academy will explain what is needed. Applicants may be asked to provide:
- A completed player registration form
- A recent passport-size photograph
- NRC, birth record or birth certificate
- A medical examination or fitness record
- Parent or guardian and emergency contact details
- Relevant consent forms
Contact & enquiries
Let’s find the right programme.
Whether you are a parent looking to enrol your child, a school interested in collaboration, a coach interested in joining us or an organisation interested in partnership, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Phone & WhatsApp
Phone
At a glance
Weekend programmes: Saturday and Sunday
Ages 2–13: East Park and Waterfalls Mall
Ages 14–19: OYDC and Showgrounds
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