By Play Global!, www.play-global.org

Coaches Pat Doyle and Sam Dempster just wrapped up their trip to Uganda. Over three weeks, these two seasoned baseball coaches worked with teachers, coaches and players. They focused on training local coaches so that more girls and boys have an opportunity to play.

Here are a few highlights:

In Kakira and Luwero, Pat and Sam helped school teachers learn the game of baseball. These teachers came during their vacation time to learn how to teach baseball to their students.

“The teachers were really engaged, enthusiastic and seemed anxious to continue with their journey,” says Pat.

Through YARID, our coaches worked with refugee children from the Democratic Republic of Congo. As they adapt to life in Uganda, these children are eager to become part of a team and learn baseball.

While scarce facilities and equipment are a challenge, enthusiasm for baseball in Uganda is high. Play Global aims to strengthen baseball in Uganda, so that it can be a source of strength for young people there.