Inclusive Sport Coaching seminar
14.–15.3.2025, Kisakallio Sports Institute
The seminar brings together coaches from various sports to learn how to promote social inclusion in their work. Gain practical tools for cross-cultural coaching, addressing athletes' special needs, and supporting their mental health. The event is hosted by sport journalist Tero Karhu.
The seminar is part of Basketball Finland's Erasmus+ Sport project 'Unified Through Basketball', which focuses on promoting social inclusion through sport. Participation is free of charge, which means that all the costs are covered except for flights. Transport will be provided between Helsinki airport and the venue, the Kisakallio Sports Institute. The second afternoon of the seminar is conducted in Finnish.
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Get to know the speakers and the topics
Program
Friday 14.3.
13 lunch
14:00 Welcome – Jaana Helminen, Unified Through Basketball, Project Leader, Basketball Finland
14:15 Why diversity in sports matters? – Heidi Kivelä, Diversity Advocate, Women's Sport Expert
15:00 Unlocking potential: How coaches can create equal opportunities for migrant children and youth? – Maurizio Pratesi, Director of Walter ry and Diversity/Antiracism Advisor to the Finnish Football Association & Olsi Marko, Project Coordinator, Yökoris (Midnight Street Basketball)
15:45 coffee break
16:15 Mental well-being for young athletes – Miguel Reyes, Advisor, Mental Well-Being for Young Athletes, Unit for Mental Health of Youth
17:45–19 saunas
19:30 dinner
Saturday 15.3.
Breakfast
9:30–11 Adapted sports workshop (Finnish Paralympic Committee) – Lasse Tynkkynen, PGA Golf Professional and Adaptive Golf Coach & Hilla Saarinen, Coach of Applied Ice Skating and Pediatric Physiotherapist
11 lunch
12 Bus departure to the airport
Changes in the program may still occur.
Venue and arriving
The seminars will take place at Kisakallio Sports Institute. The address is Kaarina Karin tie 4, 08360 LOHJA.
Upon arrival, please register and check in at the main building.
More information
Viola Asunmaa, Project Coordinator
viola.asunmaa@basket.fi, +368504062231