We play to connect. Not to win.
All around the world more and more people are recognising the power of sport. We work with partners to design, evaluate and implement Sport for Mental Health programmes that improve the mental health of some of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Become a Take 5 Coach
We developed a free online course and downloadable guides to help sports coaches, teachers, youth volunteers, child protection officers and anyone working with youth to deliver fun, effective, child friendly mental health programmes.
Please feel free to start learning and downloading. We only ask that you help us continually improve by sharing your experiences using our products.
Take 5 Online Course for Caring Coaches
This course is designed to provide anyone working with youths the knowledge, skills and framework to integrate Take 5 into what you’re already doing.
Take 5 Coaching Skills Handbook
This essential handbook will tell you everything you need to know about creating a safe space for kids and best practice methods for being a Caring Coach.
Take 5 Routine & Activities Guide Book
We recommend printing this handbook for practical guidance on how to bring the activities and routines, you’ll about in the course, to life.
The Five Pillar Framework
To enhance the natural benefits of sport, W4C developed The Five Pillar Framework. A combination of evidence-based coaching techniques and curriculum activities that enhance social attachment and self regulation using sport
What are the 5 Pillars?
- Access to a caring coach and supportive peer group
- Access to mentally, emotionally, and physically safe spaces
- Mastering fun, challenging new tasks and behaviours
- Practicing prosocial behaviours through games and activities
- Access to new opportunities and support systems
Join one of our city networks
We provide training and ongoing support to networks of partners operating in high-risk and underserved areas. Partners receive annual in-depth training and regular 1:1 in person support to integrate Five Pillar curriculum activities and coaching skills into their existing programmes. Our networks strengthen the provision of youth mental health services in underserved areas.
- Apply to join our Cape Town network
- New City Network launching in May 2024 – announcement to be made soon
- Read the feasibility study of our 2022 Cape Town network