UK Coaches Inspire SKN Youth at Football Camp

SKN has once again shown how the power of sport can change lives, as football coaching students from the University of Wolverhampton spent two weeks helping to guide hundreds of young people towards brighter futures.

The group of seven coaches took part in the third annual Crime Intervention Football Camp, where they worked with more than 330 children every single day. The camp, which blends sport with personal development, is designed to keep young people away from crime while boosting confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.

For the students, it was their first time coaching abroad and the experience proved transformative. Third-year student Rashid Salim reflected: “The St Kitts and Nevis trip has given me a greater understanding of how privileged we are and it’s helped me to engage better with groups of young people in different situations.”

Their lecturer, Russel Smith, described the camp as more than just football: “Coaching in a high-energy, unfamiliar environment like this challenges you to adapt, innovate, and grow. It’s about leadership, communication, and understanding the role sport can play in social change.”

For St Kitts and Nevis, this partnership demonstrates the Federation’s commitment to positive youth development. Hosting young UK coaches not only benefits local children but also builds bridges of learning and friendship across cultures.

The University of Wolverhampton called the trip “life-changing” for the students, while local organisers praised the impact it has on children year after year.

With plans already underway to expand the programme in 2026 and bring even more UK coaches to the Caribbean, St Kitts and Nevis is proving itself to be at the forefront of using sport as a force for good.

This is about more than football—it is about giving young people belief, opportunity and the knowledge that their community and the wider world are behind them.