The 2025 Proline Soccer Academy residential camp climaxed over the weekend at the Hormisdallen School in Gayaza with over with over 100 players participating.
Held under the theme “Improving player’s performance on and off the field,” the 2025 Proline soccer academy residential camp combined elite football coaching with vital life skills to ensure that players are not only sharpened with technical abilities, but also life skills to that will help them thrive as professional footballers in the current demanding market.
“They need to have self-esteem, emotional intelligence, they to know the use of social media and they can manage it, they need to know the behavior of a professional footballer – how and when do you sleep, how and when do you eat among others,” noted Mujib Kasule, the Proline Soccer Academy director.
He highlighted social adaptation as the biggest challenge to players who join professional clubs abroad.
“Communication is key. Some of our players fear mingle well with others when they go abroad, they can’t communicate. That social impact affects the way they play. So, we have been tackling all those – the off fielded skills of life that they need in order for them to play football well,” added Mujib.
Organisers, Parents and the participants believe that the camp was impactful.
Proline Soccer Academy has now shifted focus to preparations for the upcoming Manchester City Tournament in Abu Dhabi, due 8th January, 2026, where they will participate in three age categories.
“Our target is now to continue developing, every brick we add we think it is very important. Yes, we are going there to do we hope we can win but the priority is exposing them to different environments, different cultures such that they grow knowing that you can leave your safe environment and go into something that is completely new,” explained Mujib.
The former Uganda Cranes and KCCA FC player says that the academy will continue to invest in holistic player development to nurture well-rounded individuals ready for the global stage.
