LIONS kick-start historic camp today in Tiko
Lion Heart Soccer Academy (LESA) have kick-started a holiday camp this Monday, June 12, with a purely academic idea to promote; sports and community development, in the city of Tiko, based in the Southwest region of Cameroon.
The camp will run from June 12 – August 30, at the GHS Motombolombo School Field. It is opened to all class of the society, given that the camp is free for all and sundry, in and out of the Tiko.
The vision bearer and C.E.O, Paco Masango has been working in close proximity alongside a vibrant few; Mballa Fabrice, Mcdella Bessong and Angu Lesley to realise a project that at first sight, seemed extremely difficult.
For starters, here is what the camp is aimed at;
Confidence Booster
At LESA, sport isn’t all about winning. Rather, it is about achieving goals and working as a team.
Coaches harness the natural competitiveness and joy of sport to help the lads enjoy and learn to play peacefully and gain confidence.
Leadership Skill
Participants at the camp are given the opportunity to be a leader as they mature. This helps them become confident and able to make decisive and informed decisions. These skills are improved through sports, which require that decisions are made and communicated to the other members of the team frequently for the greater good.
Teamwork
The camp lays emphasis on kids to work well together. Physical education is often the first exposure to teamwork for children.
The youth set-ups at LESA believe in teamwork, rather than individualism. Your child will be able to participate in a team effort and see firsthand the importance of success.
Discipline
Underrated is the aspect of sport that involves failure. Kids must be disciplined and persistent to succeed in life. The sport’s fundamental character with clearly defined losers and winners results in natural highs. This is something that young athletes must be ready for later in their lives.
Sport is a great way to show that hard work pays off. To succeed in any endeavor, children need persistence and a never say die attitude. Through sports, the youngsters will see the importance of persevering in order to achieve one’s goals.
Academic Performance
Sport activities will be used to teach discipline which can be beneficial in all areas of life. Through sports, lads learn tactical, mental and physical training. Students will focus better and have a clearer vision. These traits are essential for academic success. Students who take part in the ongoing camp will be successful at academics.
Social Development
Sport is good for the physical and mental health. In Cameroon, It is a three months break from academics, equivalent to ‘Summer holidays’, and a comprehensive camp will act as utter relief. The camp will also help develop leadership skills and equip children with the ability to set goals and build character.
Importance of Sports in Education
There are many benefits to sport that go far beyond the physical. The academic success of a child can be significantly affected by their participation in sports and exercise. That is more reason why sports was Incorporated into the school curriculum in Cameroon. It teaches students teamwork and discipline. It helps children be more polite in everyday life.
