Leadership & Sports Exchange
Lead with character. Compete with heart. Connect through teamwork.
Overview
The Leadership & Sports Exchange Program empowers students to grow as individuals and team players through sports, outdoor challenges, and leadership workshops in a cross-cultural setting.
By joining local school teams, participating in mixed-nation squads, and learning from international coaches, students build resilience, trust, and a global mindset — all while having fun and getting active.
Whether through soccer, basketball, martial arts, or leadership simulations, this program connects young people through shared goals and character-building experiences.
What’s Included
Join Local School Teams
• Train with local student athletes in basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, swimming, etc.
• Friendly matches or co-organized mini tournaments
• Join regular PE classes or after-school sports programs
Leadership Workshops
• Experiential workshops on communication, empathy, decision-making, and goal-setting
• Simulations like Leadership in Crisis, Global Youth Model
• Role-play, reflection journals, team-led decision making
Outdoor Adventure & Team Building
• Group challenges
(e.g. ropes course, orienteering, trust-building exercises)
• Learn collaboration, planning, and leading under pressure
• Students rotate leadership roles in physical team activities
Mixed-Nation Team Tournaments
• Create mixed-country teams to compete and collaborate
• Encourage friendship across cultures through sportsmanship
• Possible sports: football, table tennis, badminton, dodgeball, etc.
Character & Ethics Sessions
• Discussions on fairness,
grit, resilience, and responsibility
• Youth-led team presentations on real-life leadership role models
• Cultural perspectives on competition and leadership values
Target Participants
• Students aged 12–18, no professional sports level required
• Open to school teams (e.g. varsity squads) or individuals with interest in team play
• Participants with curiosity about leadership, teamwork, and personal growth
Sample Exchange Activities
Train & Play with Local Teams
Daily joint practice sessions + friendly matches
Leadership Simulation
Students lead through challenges like mock crisis response
Outdoor Team Challenge
Physical trust-building obstacle course or camp challenge
Mixed-Nation Tournament
Co-organized sports event with cross-cultural squads
Reflections & Roundtables
Guided reflection circles and student-led leadership talks
Learning Outcomes
Critical thinking and ethical leadership skills
Physical confidence and endurance through sports training
Intercultural collaboration and sportsmanship
Improved communication in high-pressure environments
Trust, accountability, and respect within diverse teams
Student Reflection
“When I led my international dodgeball team, I didn’t speak the same language as everyone. But we learned to read each other’s energy, made decisions together, and we won as one team.”
— Emma, 12, from New Zealand