Residency Overview

Student-athlete spends 12 weeks in Gambia, West Africa going to school, training and playing matches with Kalabash Academy. Train in the morning with Kalabash Academy teams and staff, while playing one match a week against the top competition from the region. Evening gym sessions along with video analysis and player evaluations helps push players to their best level. The work off the field is just as important as on it.

Guided by the Kalabash Academy staff throughout the 12 weeks, players get to know the country and be completely immersed in the culture. Student-athlete will get an opportunity to visit neighboring Senegal, go on a Safari, Visit the local monkey park and crocodile pond, local markets, Nemasu eco-lodge, and even learn African drumming and dance.

 

Daily routine

 
 
 

Pricing

$12,000


Pricing includes

 
 
  • Full room and board

  • Three meals per day

  • Training and matches with Kalabash Academy Team

  • All transportation in Gambia

  • Gym (Strength Training)

  • Player video analysis and evaluations

  • A Safari, Monkey Park Experience, Crocodile Pond, Kunta Kinteh Island, Local Market and Museums

 

Pricing excludes

 
  • Flights to and from Gambia

  • Online School

  • Souvenirs

  • Insurance

 

Residency Online Schooling

Kalabash Academy has partnered with Apex Learning Virtual School (ALVS) to provide the highest quality American online education. ALVS is a fully accredited online private school with certified teachers, rigorous interactive courses, and over 15 years of experience working with student-athletes.

ALVS offers more NCAA-approved courses than any other online provider and has experienced academic advisors ready to work with our players to ensure they have the credits and classes needed to stay on track with their American education while in Gambia.
To learn more about ALVS and their work with student-athletes please visit www.alvs.com

For questions, please contact their enrolment coordinator at 206-489-1079 or email Mackenzie.beaulaurier@edmentum.com