Partner with us
Bringing She Got Game to Your Community
She Got Game (SGG) is designed for global scale. We work with Community Based Organisations (CBOs), NGOs, and local partners to ensure that the social power of sports reaches the girls who need it most. Our delivery model is built on sustainability, local ownership, and expert training.
How we partner
Depending on your organisation’s needs and experience, there are several ways to integrate the SGG intervention into your programming:
Trainer Pathways: We provide intensive training for local coaches (aged 18–30), equipping them with the tools to facilitate the 8-month journey, manage 'Safe Spaces', and promote gender equality.
SGG Clubs: We establish a foundation for girls to start their own sports clubs. This includes additional training in club management, fundraising, and sustainability to ensure the impact lasts for years.
Ambassador Programme: We train experienced coaches to become advocates for She Got Game. These ambassadors lead storytelling and advocacy efforts, helping to break structural barriers at a policy level.
Who We Work With
To ensure the safety of participants and the effectiveness of the intervention, we select partners based on three core criteria:
Relevance: Does the organisation have a clear focus on gender equality and youth empowerment?
Safety: Can the partner guarantee a physical and emotional 'Safe Space' for girls?
Feasibility: Is there a local network of motivated coaches and participants ready to join the journey?
Ready to start?
Need to know more about the project? Interested in working with She Got Game’s partners? Get in touch with our team at ISA Netherlands, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Be Welcoming:
Create the best environment
Create a fun, supportive and trusting atmosphere. Set norms and expectations that foster a safe space where everyone feels confident that they will not be judged for showing up as they are.
Be supportive:
Build trust and relationships
A trustful relationship between the coach and the girls is essential. As a coach you must be curious and emphatic and listen to the girls. Girls may need to talk about off-the-field issues.
Be adaptable:
Offer something for everyone
It is important to make sure to bridge the girls’ different levels and to pay attention to the girls who are beginners and might need some extra support. A sport or activity that requires very specific and multiple skills at once can be difficult for girls who are not experienced in doing sports.
Be inclusive:
Focus on participation
Create a safe space where the girls can be themselves, and where it is acceptable to fail. Encourage the girls to be brave, not perfect. Positive performance is about showing the girls how to be good team players, to encourage each other, and cheer on each other.
Be reliable:
Show dedication and consistency
A good coaching team is important for a successful sport activity. Make sure to maintain stability both in terms of keeping a minimum of cancelled trainings but also in regard to the coaches.
Be social:
Encourage fun and friendship
Maintain a sport setting that supports positive social experiences within the setting and outside of sport. Feeling a sense of acceptance and group belonging and having opportunities to build and cultivate friendships strengthens continued motivation and participation.
Be encouraging:
Provide different opportunities to grow
Feeling confident about playing and developing new skills instead of how well one performs in competition are key individual factors to fuel motivation and support girls’ participation in sport. Explore different ways for the girls to progress.
Be collaborative:
Share ownership
Create a culture where it is natural for the girls to speak up and give feedback and inputs. As a coach you must be willing and able to adapt to the girls wants and needs and involve the girls in defining the activities.
8 Key Themes (interactive)
Girls Engagement Guidebook - Interactive PDF
