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Nairobi • Kenya • Ages 6–18

Empowering Youth Through Sport.

We help vulnerable children ages 6–18 discover talent, stay in school, and build futures — through football, education and mentorship.

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Young athletes training at Arena Academy
About The Organization

Safe, Inclusive & Purposeful Talent Development

Arena International Sports & Games Academy combines structured academic learning with elite athletic training to build sustainable pathways from grassroots talent to professional careers — for vulnerable disadvantaged children from very poor family backgrounds.

Programs span football, athletics, music and drama for ages 6–18: multi-dimensional talent identification, age-specific assessment, structured training, mentorship with individual development plans, grassroots competition and international exposure.

"Every individual empowered through their talents in sports and games for life."

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Our Core Values

What Guides Every Session

Safety, inclusion and opportunity — see all 7 values →

Safety First

Safeguarding and safe environments for every child.

Inclusion

Access for vulnerable children regardless of background.

Opportunity

Linking talent to education, competition and careers.

Age-Based Pathway

From Fun To Lifelong Opportunity

Initiation (6–16), development (12–16), perfection (14–18+) — full details →

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AGES 6–16 • INITIATION

FUN, COORDINATION & DISCOVERY

Small-sided games, multisport play and fundamental movement — no heavy loads.

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AGES 12–16 • DEVELOPMENT

SKILL MASTERY & TACTICS

Collective play, positional roles, event-specific drills and mentorship.

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AGES 14–18+ • PERFECTION

PERFORMANCE & PATHWAYS

Specialisation, high-intensity conditioning, competition and career readiness.

Our Programs

Beyond The Game, For Life

Identification to progression, school to career — view all →

Football development

Football & Athletics

Identification → assessment → training → mentorship → competition → exposure → progression.

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Education and sports

Education & Sports

Dual-pathway academics, life skills, leadership and mentorship.

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Sports careers

Industry & Careers

Coaching, officiating, media, management and first aid.

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Multi-sport pathway

Pathway (Ages 6–18+)

Initiation → development → perfection, tracked over years.

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How We Work

Safe & Supported By Community

Coaches as life guides, parents, youth ambassadors and partners — churches, schools and community showcases — how we're governed →