Help Build Cambodia’s First Student Athlete Basketball Center
Cambodia has talent, passion, and many young people who want to play basketball. What Cambodia lacks is access.Across Phnom Penh and much of the country, full-sized indoor basketball courts are extremely limited. Most available courts are outdoor, undersized, or financially out of reach for young players who want to train regularly.At the same time, there is a shortage of:
- Structured youth basketball development programs
- Qualified basketball coaches and administrators
- Facilities designed specifically for young athletes
Because of this, Cambodia is currently ranked 153rd in the world by FIBA.
That ranking doesn’t reflect the potential I see every week working with young players.
It reflects missed opportunity.
Without facilities, there is no pathway.
Without pathways, talent is lost.
Building Cambodia’s First Student Athlete Basketball Academy
Through the Southeast Asia Junior Basketball League (SEAJBL), we are working to build Cambodia’s first Student Athlete Basketball Academy in Phnom Penh.
This purpose-built facility will become a national hub for youth basketball development in Cambodia.
But it will be much more than just a basketball court.
It will be a place where young people can grow as athletes, students, and leaders.
With your support, this academy will include:
Two Full-Sized Indoor Basketball Courts
- Year-round training regardless of weather
- Regulation surfaces for proper player development
- A safe and professional environment for youth sport
Structured Youth Basketball Programs
- Beginner basketball sessions for children under 12
- Weekly junior training programs
- Youth leagues and competitions to build real game experience
A Student-Athlete Learning Centre
Education will be just as important as sport.
The academy will include a tutoring and learning centre where players can study before or after training sessions.
This ensures young athletes stay focused on both academics and basketball.
Professional Training Equipment
The facility will include:
- Youth strength and conditioning resources
- Basketball training technology used internationally
- Modern player development equipment
These resources will help Cambodian athletes train at global standards.
A Community Hub for Basketball in Cambodia
This academy will also serve as a community basketball hub.
Schools, clubs, and local organisations will be able to use the facility for:
- Youth basketball training
- School competitions
- Community basketball events
- Coach education programs
For student-athletes travelling from outside Phnom Penh, the academy will also include supervised accommodation, creating a safe and supportive environment for youth pursuing sport and education.
Why Basketball Matters for Young People
Basketball is more than a game.
It teaches life skills that stay with young people forever:
🏀 Discipline
🏀 Teamwork
🏀 Confidence
🏀 Leadership
🏀 Resilience
Right now, many Cambodian youth are excluded from sport simply because they lack access to facilities or structured programs.
This academy will change that.
With consistent training, quality coaching, and academic support, young people will have the opportunity to:
- Stay active and healthy
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Access international student-athlete pathways
- Represent Cambodia proudly in the future
The Vision Behind SEAJBL
Through SEAJBL, we already operate youth basketball programs across Southeast Asia, focused on:
- Long-term athlete development
- Coach education and leadership
- Inclusive youth participation
- Sustainable community sports programs
Building Cambodia’s first Student Athlete Basketball Academy is the foundation needed to expand these opportunities nationwide.
It will help create a structured pathway for Cambodian basketball players for the first time.
How Your Donation Helps
Your contribution directly funds:
- Indoor basketball court construction
- Professional basketball flooring and equipment
- Youth program delivery
- Coach training and development
- Educational tutoring resources
- Access for children who otherwise could not afford it
Every donation helps put a child on a court instead of on the sidelines.
Help Change the Future of Basketball in Cambodia
If you believe young people deserve access to sport, education, and opportunity, I invite you to support this project.
Together, we can build something that will impact thousands of Cambodian youth for generations.
This is more than a facility.
It’s a future for the next generation of Cambodian athletes and leaders.
Support the Project Today
Donate, share, or partner with us to help build Cambodia’s First Student Athlete Basketball Center.
Together, we can create a place where talent is developed, education is valued, and opportunity is accessible to every child.