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WHY THE SPORTS APPRENTICE

A global Sports mentorship and career development platform.

The Sports Apprentice is designed to provide real life sports industry experiential learning and development for young people looking to find a job in sports, create sports businesses or mid-career professionals wanting to switch to a career in sports.

The Sports Apprentice is interactive, and the sessions provide a veritable platform for engagement with peers and industry experts.

The Sports Apprentice is about innovation and sharing new sports technology and digital platforms that provide smooth transition for beginners, and better solutions for those who are more experienced.

The Sports Apprentice covers all disciplines and professions in the sports industry and provides paid Apprenticeships for some of the brightest participants.

About Us

Our Mission

At The Sports Apprentice, our mission is to help businesses achieve sustainable growth and success by providing them with expert business and management consulting services.

Our Approach

We take a holistic approach to consulting, focusing on every aspect of a business's operations to identify areas for improvement and growth. We work closely with our clients to develop customized solutions that meet their unique needs.

Our Team

Our team consists of experienced consultants with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. We are passionate about helping businesses succeed and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

TransformING THE AFRICAN SPORTS INDUSTRY

Capacity Building

One of the key game changing approaches adopted by The Sports Apprentice over the years is by building up our participants in terms of their knowledge of their chosen areas of interest while providing them access to the right network of sports industry professionals and offering some of them practical experience either through our apprenticeship programs or by helping them to secure jobs.

Real Life Experiences

The Sports Apprentice was created to provide real life sports industry experience and apprenticeships for those looking to build a career in sports or transition from a different industry to the sports industry.

A platform for Africa

Africa lacks the appropriate programs and even where there are higher education programs, they often are inadequate for the needs of the industry now very much aligned to finding people with the right skills.

Leadership Development

Our leadership development programs will help you develop and cultivate the skills necessary to lead your business to success.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We offer comprehensive M&A services to help you successfully navigate the complex process of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success.

THE SPORTS APPRENTICE PARTICIPANTS& THEIR TESTIMONIALS

SUCCESS CHIKEZIRIM (NIGERIA)

Success was part of the Sports Apprentice and his interests centred around Sports cointent but especially around merchandizing and sales of Football relica Jerseys

GLORIA MADU (NIGERIA)

SUCCESS CHIKEZIRIM (NIGERIA)

Gloria worked with Vandyke Football Club in Client services for the Mainz 05 Fussball Shule Camps in Nigeria in 2019, and continued to gain more experiences with the Vandyke FC

FOOTBALL MERCHANDISE

GLORIA SHARES HER EXPERIENCE

"The Sports Apprentice is a well-Organized platform where you learn and communicate everything about sports. I was very honoured to be part of this wonderful drive. Looking forward to learn from the very best. "

GLORIA SHARES HER EXPERIENCE

"The sports apprentice, to me, was not only Educative but also informative. I learnt lots of things that I didn't know about football (as a type of sport) and sports Journalism. "

THE SPORTS APPRENTICE PARTICIPANTS& THEIR TESTIMONIALS

XOLANI MAFIKELA (ZIMBABWE)

TSA NUGGETS: TSA ALUMNI SUPPORT FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS

XOLANI MAFIKELA (ZIMBABWE)

Xolani was one of the first participants in the Sports Apprentice Bootcamp, travelling from Zimbabwe to attend the January 2020 program in Johannesburg.

OJIYOVWI ERUSE (NIGERIA)

TSA NUGGETS: TSA ALUMNI SUPPORT FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS

XOLANI MAFIKELA (ZIMBABWE)

Eruse participated in the Sports Apprentice Lockdown edition in 2020 during the Covid 19 pandemic

TSA NUGGETS: TSA ALUMNI SUPPORT FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS

We introduce our new participants to the members of the TSA Alumni, so that it helps them build their network

FOOTBALL COACH IN ZIMBABWE

TSA NUGGETS: CONNECTING WITH FANS

TSA NUGGETS: TSA ALUMNI SUPPORT FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS

"The Sports Apprentice opened my eyes to the possibilities that exist in the football industry beyond what I do as a Football Coach.

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TSA NUGGETS: CONNECTING WITH FANS

" The Sports Apprentice was a wonderful opportunity/platform to learn and discuss about all aspects of sports and I am thrilled to have been privileged to be part of this experience and hope to make good use of it. Special thanks to the organizers "

TSA NUGGETS: CONNECTING WITH FANS

We try to remind our participants of Join our online community of football fans from around the world. Discuss the latest matches, share your opinions, and make new friends. We're all united by our love of the beautiful game!

THE SPORTS APPRENTICE PARTICIPANTS& THEIR TESTIMONIALS

DR TOCHUKWU ONWUZURUIKE (NIGERIA)

TSA NUGGETS: THE SPORTS APPRENTICE WHATSAPP GROUP

MARTHA ASHLEY NAKAZWE (SOUTH AFRICA)

Dr Tochukwu Onwuzuruike is a medical practitioner based in Abuja with Football business as his side hustle.

MARTHA ASHLEY NAKAZWE (SOUTH AFRICA)

TSA NUGGETS: THE SPORTS APPRENTICE WHATSAPP GROUP

MARTHA ASHLEY NAKAZWE (SOUTH AFRICA)

Ashley is based in Johannesburg, South Africca and prior to the Sports Apprentice, She was trying her hands at just about many of the possibilities, Sports blogging, social media, and eventually Sports Photography and now Sports .

TSA NUGGETS: THE SPORTS APPRENTICE WHATSAPP GROUP

We have a WhatsApp group for the Sports Apprentice Participants, and we are able to respond to their questions and invite experts from around the World to provide them with the best solutions.

DOCTOR'S PERSPECTIVE

TSA NUGGETS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN NAVIGATING

TSA NUGGETS: THE SPORTS APPRENTICE WHATSAPP GROUP

" I was thrilled to be part of the Sports apprentice vision, because I see this as veritable opportunity to engage our vast human resources not just for the good of sports but for the overall development of our dear continent "

AFRICA FOOTBALL ANALYST, SOCCER AFRICA ON SUPERSPORT

TSA NUGGETS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN NAVIGATING

"My experience with the Sports Apprentice was good. I learned a lot and built a network of new friends and potential industry colleagues to collaborate with

TSA NUGGETS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN NAVIGATING

We realize the stress and strains of trying to find a job in the sports industry or build a career, and or business.

One of the things we do for our participants is provide them access to our sports industry network.

THE SPORTS APPRENTICE PARTICIPANTS

ARNOLD TIRELO NKWE (BOTSWANA)

TSA NUGGETS: ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

ARNOLD TIRELO NKWE (BOTSWANA)

Tirelo is a young Sports marketing consulatnt based in Gaborone, Botswana. He participated in the Sports Apprentice Bootcamp in Johannesburg in January 2020.

Jane Dunta Mwemba (Zambia)

TSA NUGGETS: ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

ARNOLD TIRELO NKWE (BOTSWANA)

Jane Dunta Mwemba is based in Lusaka, Zambia

TSA NUGGETS: ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

We provide our participants with access to relevant content in various fields especially some of their areas of interest.

SPORTS MARKETER IN BOTSWANA

TSA NUGGETS: WE STAY CONNECTED TO PARTICIPANTS

TSA NUGGETS: ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

"It is very insightful & interesting program, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to get real understanding of the sports industry"

SPORTS ANCHOR IN ZAMBIA & SUPERSPORT PRESENTER

TSA NUGGETS: WE STAY CONNECTED TO PARTICIPANTS

"The past 3 weeks have been life Changing in a priceless way .my lockdown has been a good one because knowledge was shared from amazing people in this group and as I get back on air next week after being off for 3 months am ready to conquer "

TSA NUGGETS: WE STAY CONNECTED TO PARTICIPANTS

The participants of the Sports Apprentice are able to stay connected to us even after four to five years. We monitor their progress and celebrate their success.