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PROSPECTUS

INTRODUCTION

The Aces Youth Soccer Academy (AYSA) is a sport and academic development institution
for boys and girls aged between 10 and 18. AYSA is the football development arm of the
Aces Youth Sport & Soccer Foundation Trust (AYSSF). Since its establishment on February
2001, the Academy has provided social development support for Zimbabwe’s
disadvantaged children through sport and academic education. Without AYSA’s
intervention, many would end up on the streets and inevitably fall victim to drugs, crime
and HIV/AIDS.

                   Sport: A Vehicle for Promoting Youth Development

Developing countries, in general, have very limited resources, and therefore cannot support
critical social development programmes. In Zimbabwe today, this scarcity is exacerbated by
HIV/AIDS that has consumed a large share of the nation's human and financial resources,
leaving - in its wake - a sad tale of young orphans, single parent homes, and extreme poverty.
Without interventions such as the Academy, many of the children would be destined into a life
of dependency

Vision

AYSA is a youth development trailblazer, offering dynamic world-leading sports
programmes and providing critical academic, nutritional, medical, and social support
systems; to mould young men and women of character - future leaders.

The Academy’s founders, Nigel Munyati and Marc Duvillard, are accomplished soccer
players and administrators who share passion for helping develop the youth, which led to a
common vision of a Youth Soccer Academy that they have made real. The Academy's
success is anchored on a philosophy that recognises the critical importance of achieving a
balance between player physiological, technical, intellectual, and psychological
development.

Mission

AYSA’s mission is to establish an institution that is a home and place of excellence for
Zimbabwe’s youth. This is being achieved by providing physical, intellectual, vocational,
and emotional development. Specifically, the primary assignment of the Academy is to
nurture 12 to 18 year old boys and girls such that they achieve their dreams of becoming
successful Football players, coaches, and administrators.

Objectives

AYSA’s fundamental thrust is the aspiration to empower Zimbabwe's youth such that they
become productive participants in the country’s sustainable economic and social
development. Our grand objective is to use sport as a capacity building tool and rescue
young boys and girls from the poverty trap by:

         Providing the essential tools of life: nutrition, health, education (academic and
          vocational), shelter, talent development, and mentorship.

         Developing the Academy into a world-class institute of excellence, and this will
          be achieved by developing an integrated sports training, residential, and
          educational facility in Harare South.

         Scouting youth talent from throughout Zimbabwe.

         Placing Academy graduates with in professional sport organisations and higher
          education institutions (in Zimbabwe and abroad), and appropriate employment.

AYSA Values

Our values are derived from an unwavering commitment to developing young boys and
girls into men and women of substance. We therefore lead by example commit ourselves to
the following set of beliefs that we cherish and embrace:

               Innovation   Nurturing     Team Work      Discipline    Endeavour

               Excellence   Integrity   Responsibility   Inspiration   Athleticism

Each AYSA player is issued a Student Handbook that educates and informs them of the
Academy's culture, policies, and code of conduct.

PROGRAMMES

AYSA is proud to have built the solid foundation for a dynamic and sustainable world-class
football development institution. The enrolment of 68 boys and girls spend six to seven
years at the Academy.

Since inception, AYSA has provided critical social development intervention; paying for
school fees, books, uniforms, and providing supplementary tuition support for
approximately 373 players.

Football

The Academy runs Football-coaching programmes in three age groups: U-13, U-15, U-17,
and U-19 Boys, and U15 Girls teams.

Education

Since 2001 the Academy has enrolled the players at various High Schools around Harare,
paying school fees and providing the necessary school materials. AYSA also provides life
skills training for post high school players, in the form of Conversational English and ICT
classes.

The long-term goal is to run our own school.

Life Skills Coaching

As most of the students are from socio-economically deprived family backgrounds, many
have not had the benefit of growing up in the nurturing ‘normal’ family environment with
love, advice, and guidance from the immediate and extended families. AYSA's Welfare
Manager provides Life Skills counselling for the players, and regularly invites professionals
(medical, physiotherapy, police, IOM staff, AYSA alumni and retired professional players to
give talks.)

Through a process of observation, direct personal interviews, and feedback from
management, the Welfare Manager ensures that the Academy is aware of as much of the
issues impacting each player's psychological and social development status. This also

Includes visits to players' home to interact with parents and get a general appreciation of
the home environment - a critical component of their make-up.

Nutrition

Nutrition is critical to player development, and at times could be the difference between a
player being ordinary and exceptional. The Academy thus ensures that the 20 senior boys
resident at the Clubhouse receive full board with 3 meals a day.

Health

Each student entering the Clubhouse residency undergoes a medical check-up, and this is
repeated at the beginning of each year to ensure that they are in good health. Body weight
and height are measured regularly, and progress is tracked to ensure that they achieve
optimum growth.

AYSA endeavours to keep players physically sound to perform at the highest level possible
levels, and ensures the services of a qualified physiotherapist to attend to player injuries
and other preventive support.

Accommodation

The AYSA Clubhouse is situated in Parktown, Waterfalls, Harare. Thanks to funding support
from the Embassy of Switzerland it was renovated to create more space. The dormitory and
main house have a capacity for 30 beds, ablutions, a lounge and Kit Room.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tours
AYSA has toured Switzerland in 2005 and 2006 with the under 14/15 boys.
2010: Participated in the Lugano International Girls Tournament
2013: Bellinzona International U18 Tournament

National Team Participation
Since 2006, AYSA has been the single largest contributor to Zimbabwe’s Men’s and
Women’s National Teams. Some of the highlights include:

Men’s Senior Teams
Since 2010 Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat have been the core of the team. Abbas
Amidu, George Chigova, Donovan Benard and Eric Chipeta, Silas Songani, and Lincoln
Zvasiya have been called to the squads since 2012.

Men’s U-20/U-23 Teams
AYSA players Knowledge Musona (Golden Boot Winner - 2008), and George Chigova
(Golden Glove) have won awards at this level. Walter Musona, Wisdom Mtasa, and Donovan
Benard were regulars in 2014/15. Martin Mapisa, Abubakar Moffat, Emmanuel Jalai,
Nicholas Guyo, and Kenneth Pasuwa were called up in 2016/17.

Boys U-17 Team
AYSA has also had regular representation in the FIFA U-17 tournaments since 2006.

Women’s Senior Teams
Marjory Nyaumwe, Rufaro Machingura, Eunice Chibanda, Violet Bepete, Elizabeth
Chaparangana , and Sheila Makoto were regular call-ups to the ‘Mighty Warriors’ since
2011.

Marjorie Nyaumwe, Sheila Makoto, Rufaro Machingura, and Eunice Chibanda represented
Zimbabwe as part of the Mighty Warriors team at the Rio Olympics 2016.

U-20 Women’s Team
Kudzanai Chiparausha, Tafadzwa Tsunguro, Daisy Kaitano, Emma Mlilo have been regular
call-ups to the ‘Mighty Warriors’ since 2010. Sheila Makoto, Violet Bepete, Rufaro
Machingura, Elizabeth Chaparangana (now AYSA Coach), Kudzanai Chiparausha and
Tafadzwa Tsunguro were part of the team that won gold in the 2010 Supreme Council for
Sport in Africa (SCSA) Zone VI U-20 Youth Games in Swaziland in December 2010.

AYSA COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

International Coaches

AYSA regularly invites international coaches to visit Zimbabwe and spend time with our
coaches to conduct training sessions, and hold theory training workshops.

    2003 - 2006: Swiss coach, Stefano Morosoli - 3 years at the Academy.

    2013: Swiss Fitness and Personal trainer Mirco Ratti of Team Ticino - 3 weeks.

    2014: Sören Stephan, German Scouting Coach from Bayer Leverkusen - 2 months.

    2018: Matteo Vannetta, Swiss Juniors Coach (U16-U20), and UEFA instructor
     presented both theory and practical coaching sessions - 2 weeks.

In-House Development

The AYSA development model does not stop at developing players; it also develops coaches
and other football administrators. Currently, the former AYSA players Christopher Kunaka,
Elizabeth Chaparangana, and David Muzhingi are Coaches, and 2018 graduate Dion
Madzivire now a trainee.

GRADUATE PLAYER PLACEMENT

AYSA has an impressive list of its graduates who have gone on to play football in the local
and international leagues since 2009. Currently the count stands as follows:

                                 Location                       Count

               Boys
               International Clubs                                12
               Premier Soccer League (Zim)                        36
               Division 1                                         19

               Sub-Total                                         67
               Girls
               National League                                    25

               Total                                             92

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Over the years, AYSA's academic support has helped over 350 boys and gain access and
several have achieved commendable successes.

    Arnold Chemhere
     Pioneer student, Arnold, completed his degree in Economics and Information
     Systems at the University of South Africa.

    Gilmour Maumbe
     Pioneer student, Gilmour is studying for an ICT Diploma with the University of
     South Africa.

    Gideon Mwoyoweshumba
     Pioneer student, Gideon started his own business and is a successful road
     construction contractor in South Africa.

    Ruvimbo Musa
     Ruvimbo completed an Accounting diploma, and is continuing her studies in South
     Africa.

    Luckson Kaisa
     Luckson completed his Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
     certificate.

    David Muzhingi
     David completed his ICT Certificate. He is currently the U15 Boys coach.

    Kudzanai Chiparausha
     Kudzanai passed her A-Levels.

    Wesley Chitsumba
     Wesley passed his O-Levels in 2018 and is currently studying for his A-Levels.

    Isheanesu Katsamba
     Isheanesu just passed his O-Levels in 2019.

RECREATIONAL

AYSA recognises that it's not every child that enjoys playing soccer will necessarily want to
pursue it as a professional career, and also that they would enjoy the beautiful game more
with a grounding in football fundamentals. So the Academy runs a Saturday Soccer
programme for 5 to 15 year olds.

AYSA also runs Holiday Camps for the same age groups during the April and August school
holidays.

AYSA Football Tournaments

AYSA participates in tours and tournaments in the region and Europe, and also host its own
International Invitational Tournament.

About AYSA

Board of Directors
Dr. Guido M. Renggli      Chairman
Nigel Munyati             Founder & Director
Marc Duvillard            Founder & Managing Director
Edwin Manikai             Board Member
Maurizio Canetta          Board Member

Executive Directors
Marc Duvillard            Managing Director
Nigel Munyati             Executive Director
Esther Chibanda-Munyati   Administration & Legal Director

Technical Staff
Coaches                   Emmanuel Manene, Gift Kagogoda, David
                          Muzhingi, Christopher Kunaka, Elizabeth
                          Chaparangana, Bridget Chandamale, Francis
                          Jeymani, Dion Mazivire
Technical Administrator   Jonathan Zwambila
Kit Manager               Herbert Ruzvidzo

Administration Staff
Administration Manager    Lucia Hunda
Academy Administrator     Benard Kirimi
Welfare Manager           Tendai Magadza
IT Administrator          Tamuka Chifokoyo
Clubhouse Matron          Danai Kirimi
Driver                    Alexander Mukuwapasi
General Workers           Madeline Mugabe, Ephraim Panavanhu
Security                  Innocent Chibanda, Samson Mupinga

Funding

AYSA's annual budget is funded in part by our generous supporters:

    Esperanza Foundation (Switzerland)
    Ephphata Foundation (Switzerland)
    Little Dreams Foundation (Switzerland)
    Lasse Weinas Sports Foundation (Sweden)
    Association “Friends of AYSA” (Switzerland)
    AYSA Belgium Friends (Belgium)

Contact Information

Clubhouse
Address      :      188-5th Avenue Parktown, Waterfalls Harare, Zimbabwe
Telephone    :      263 (864) 427 9361/(78) 624 9991
Email        :      admin@aceszimbabwe.com
Facebook     :      AYSA-Aces Youth Soccer Academy
Twitter      :      @AYSA _Aces Academy
Website      :      www.aceszimbabwe.com

Nigel Munyati                              Marc Duvillard
Mobile: 263 (77) 482-4183                  Mobile: 263 (77) 722-3562
Email:                                     Email:
nmunyati@aceszimbabwe.com;                 mduvillard@aceszimbabwe.com;
nmunyati@gmail.com                         duna225256@icon.co.zw