OPEN FIELD & CNSF IN GUINEA
About our partnership
The Chris Nedelcovych Soccer Foundation (CNSF) plays a crucial role in identifying local partners and securing funding to ensure long-term sustainability, while Open Field provides expertise, training, and curriculum support to help launch and grow these initiatives.
Together, we are working to establish structured programming that empowers youth through mentorship, coaching education, and intercultural exchange.
Enriching a Community of Young Leaders, Coaches, and Educators
By investing in young leaders and fostering community engagement through sport, Open Field and CNSF are laying the foundation for lasting impact in Guinea.
CNSF Partnership Launch
Laying the
Groundwork
2019-2022
The partnership officially kicked off in November 2022 with a community soccer tournament, numerous volunteer projects, and gala in the Nation's Capitol, Conakry, Guinea.
CNSF
Partnership
2023
In 2023, we mobilized a local board of directors and registered CNSF as a local charity.
Coaches Training
+ Football Festival
2024
In July 2024, Open Field Founder & CEO traveled to Conakry, Guinea to facilitate a coaches training with 30 dedicated coaches.
The group included 23 men and 7 women, ranging from age 20 to 50 – some of the women coaches bringing their experience from playing professionally in other African countries.
This event highlighted the tangible impact of the CNSF/ Open Field program and strengthened the bonds between participants, partners and young coaches
The event brought together a wide range of participants from various partner organizations, including:
CNSF (Chris Nedelcovych Soccer Foundation) | Local members of the foundation | Local Coaches who took part in the training session last July | Guests and friends | More than 50 young local players.
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