The SA Sports & Leadership Foundation Uganda
More Than A Game. A Future.
At SALA Uganda, sport is where everything begins. Through structured coaching, mentorship and leadership development, we create safe spaces where young people in Entebbe and surrounding communities can train, compete, learn and grow.
Developing Athletes. Building Leaders.
Our weekly coaching sessions, community outreaches and tournaments do more than develop athletic skill. They help young people build discipline, teamwork, resilience, respect and confidence.
About Us
Sport Is Where It All Begins.
At The SA Sports and Leadership Foundation Uganda, sport is where everything begins. Through structured coaching in basketball, football and other disciplines, we give children and young people in Entebbe and the surrounding communities a safe, supervised space to train, compete and grow.
Our weekly coaching sessions, community outreaches and tournaments do more than build athletic skill. They teach discipline, teamwork, resilience and respect — the same qualities that shape strong leaders on and off the court and pitch.
We work hand in hand with schools and community partners to identify promising talent, open pathways to higher-level competition and make sure every child who steps onto our courts and fields leaves with more confidence than they arrived with.
For us, sport isn't just a game. It is a platform for education, wellness, mentorship and lasting community transformation.
Who We Are
Rooted In Entebbe.
The SA Sports and Leadership Foundation Uganda, also known as SALA Uganda, is a registered youth development organisation based in Entebbe.
We partner with schools across the area to deliver structured sports coaching alongside leadership and life-skills programming, working closely with school administrations, coaches and families to give young people consistent, well-supervised opportunities to train and compete.
What We Do
Sport With Purpose.
Our programs use structured coaching and mentorship to develop athletic ability while building the character and leadership qualities young people need beyond sport.
Basketball
Basketball sits at the centre of our work. Through structured coaching, mentorship and leadership development, we equip learners with teamwork, discipline, integrity, resilience and respect.
Football
We also coach football, providing young athletes with structured opportunities to develop their skills, compete and experience the teamwork, discipline and resilience that sport can build.
Flag Football
We are expanding into flag football through our partnership with the American Football Federation of Uganda (AFFU), opening internationally aligned coaching, mentorship and competition opportunities for young athletes.
Our Approach
Structure + Mentorship.
Every session we run is built around the same idea: sport works best when it is paired with structure and mentorship.
Coaches Who Lead
Our coaches don't just teach skills. They model the discipline and respect we want young people to carry into the rest of their lives.
Pathways For Talent
Where a player shows promise, we work to open a pathway — whether that is a school team, district competition or an opportunity further afield.
Better Spaces To Play
Where facilities allow, we work with schools and partners to improve access to quality sports facilities and create better environments for young athletes.
Confidence Beyond Sport
Our goal is not only to develop better athletes, but confident young people prepared to contribute positively to their schools, families and communities.
Where We Work
ENTEBBE
Our programmes are based in Entebbe, where we reach young people through partnerships with local schools and community organisations across the area. We are committed to creating consistent, supervised opportunities for children and young people to train, compete, learn and grow.
Our Partners
Stronger Together.
We work alongside school administrations, coaches and organisations who share our belief in sport as a tool for youth development.
Schools & Community Partners
We work closely with schools, administrators, coaches and community organisations to create structured opportunities for young people across Entebbe and the surrounding area.
American Football Federation of Uganda
Our partnership with AFFU is supporting the expansion of flag football and opening internationally aligned coaching, mentorship and competition opportunities for young athletes.
Our Pillars
We live to Serve.
Our culture is our built-out system — who we are as leaders will manifest itself down to the people we serve.
01
Trust
We aim to earn the trust of our community and teach our youth how to be trustworthy. We also believe that trust is indispensable in building a culture that promotes teamwork and good sportsmanship — Trust the Process.
02
Transformation
We believe in the resilience and potential of youth. By investing in the development of each individual’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and moral well-being, we equip them with the necessary tools to flourish as productive citizens.
03
Leadership
Believing in the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” we seek to cultivate agents of peace and justice. These community leaders will be trained as nonviolent advocates for justice and equality.
04
Courage
We develop young men and women who will be courageous and gracious in victory and defeat.
05
Respect
We believe every individual has a unique story, and we value their experiences and perspectives.
06
Results
We do not make excuses. “Can’t” is not in our vocabulary. We must, we will, and we will find a way is the language we speak.
07
Legacy
The historic narrative has been one that has victimized us. We believe now is the time for a re-write. We are active agents of our individual and collective tomorrow. We will work, pray, and work again for a better tomorrow. That is our legacy.
Meet The Team
The People Behind Our Mission.
Our Uganda team brings together leadership, youth development, coaching, communications, healthcare and professional expertise — united by a shared commitment to creating opportunities for young people through sport and leadership.
Different expertise. One shared purpose. Our team works together to create safe, meaningful and empowering opportunities for young people across our programs in Uganda.