ABOUT SA FOUNDATION
At SA Foundation, we harness the power of sports and physical activity to inspire, uplift, and empower young people. Our mission is to create positive pathways that nurture physical health, build mental resilience, and develop lifelong confidence through dynamic programs and dedicated mentorship.
The Foundation was born from the journey of our founders in 2024, Tim and Samir, who also started Strike Academy in 2022. Having broken into academy football themselves, they understood firsthand the challenges that many young athletes face—barriers of access, financial pressure, and the critical role of family support. Their own paths were made possible by the sacrifices of those around them. But in their coaching careers, both in schools and at their academy, they saw countless others who weren’t as fortunate.
They witnessed young people with outstanding talent unable to progress due to personal circumstances—whether it was lack of resources, unstable home environments, or no access to structured sports. Even more worrying were the children who had no opportunity to experience even the most basic forms of physical activity, something so vital to a child’s development and wellbeing.
SA Foundation was created to change that.
We believe that every young person deserves the chance to move, to play, to grow—and to be guided by positive role models. Our programs are built to break down barriers, providing access to sport and mentorship that helps youth thrive not only on the pitch, but in life.
Because when sport becomes a vehicle for opportunity, it changes everything.
OUR MISSION
To empower young people through the power of sport by providing access, mentorship, and opportunity—supporting their physical, mental, and emotional development to help them thrive in sport and in life.
OUR VISION
A world where every young person—regardless of background—has the support, confidence, and opportunity to reach their full potential through sport and physical activity.
OUR VALUES
Opportunity
Resilience
We believe every young person deserves access to sport, regardless of their background or circumstances. We exist to open doors and level the playing field.
Through sport, we help young people develop the mental strength and confidence to face challenges, overcome setbacks, and keep moving forward.
Inclusion
Growth
Our programs are designed to nurture personal and athletic development, helping young people grow not just as athletes, but as individuals.
We create safe, welcoming spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported—on and off the pitch.
OUR PROGRAMMES
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ACTIVE YOUTH ZONES
Partnering with local schools and youth organisation, we will create safe and engaging ‘Active Youth Zones’ where young people can engage in a range of sport and physical activity during the evenings and weekends. The project aims to create safe spaces, increase levels of physical activity in children and young people by breaking down barriers to be active! Young adults also have pathways to become young leaders and gain recognised qualifications.
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SHE STRIKERS
She Strikers is a football based initiative to introduce and create pathways into football for females at early stages of their lives. Not only in terms of playing, but also to demolish barriers that exist in football such as coaching and managerial jobs, refereeing and much more!
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GLOBAL GAMES
We want to spread access to sports and physical activity all over the world! Global Games will provide sports aid to underprivileged communities across the world by. The communities will be at the forefront, with mentorship and traineeship for figures within the communities, to gain knowledge and qualifications to teach and coach in their localities. This will be in conjunction with sports equipment, venue development and support by our British coaching team.
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ACTIVE EDUCATION
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