US Embassy to Host Coaching Training Program for Female Athletes in Ghana

The United States Embassy in Accra is set to enhance its sports engagement with Ghana by organizing a train-the-trainer coaching program next month. This initiative specifically targets coaches working with female student-athletes across the country.

Under the embassy's Sports Envoys Programme, the training sessions will be conducted over a two-week period in September. Two accomplished U.S. professional athletes and coaches will lead the program, one of whom is Ghanaian-American athlete Kofi Sarkodie. They will deliver a two-day training for high school coaches from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Northern Regions.

Mr. Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Accra, announced the program during a World Cup coverage debrief session hosted by the embassy. Olson highlighted the embassy's view of sports as a powerful tool for strengthening relationships, promoting skill development, and facilitating cultural exchange.

Olson also noted the significant connection between the U.S. and Ghana, mentioning that Americans are the largest group of visitors to Ghana and that Ghana is a top five African destinations for Americans. He emphasized the role of the diaspora in bridging people-to-people ties, driving both cultural and commercial engagement. As the U.S. prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it intends to continue leveraging sports to deepen its relationship with Ghana.

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Americans have been the largest group of visitors to Ghana for several years running, and Ghana ranks among the top five African destinations for Americans. The diaspora serves as a vital bridge in our people-to-people ties, driving both cultural and commercial engagement.