By Tatiana Mhararira
Masvingo Wellness Volleyball Academy is appealing for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals to support the team to participate in the volleyball league and other tournaments in and out of Masvingo.
The team which had been competing in local tournaments, has high hopes of joining the top flight league but is dream yet to become a reality due to financial constraints.
Speaking to TellZim News, Masvingo Wellness Volleyball Academy head coach Munyaradzi Khumbula known as Mundy said they were appealing for financial and material funding from the sponsors with the academy having recorded a number of achievements.
“We are looking for sponsorship to support our training programs, purchase equipment and uniforms, and cover travel expenses for competitions. We are in need of volleyballs, nets, training equipment for drills, medical kits, sporting kits (balls, uniforms, nets),coaching department empowerment (refresher courses, workshops),travelling expenses (games, fixtures, affiliations) and refreshments during games.
“We have been competing for several months now and have achieved several notable milestones, including participating in the Masvingo Open Tournament and playing friendly games with different institutions. We are proud of our achievements, but more importantly, we are proud of the community we have built and the positive impact we have had on our members’ lives,” said Khumbula.
He said the academy had designed a coaching philosophy to tally with the sponsorship.
“Our coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where players of all ages and skill levels can learn, grow, and thrive. We instill values such as discipline, hard work, and perseverance, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude and this will align with the sponsorship,” he said.
The club, Board Vice Chairperson Taurai Chingwara told TellZim News that they planned to promote the academy and sponsors through social media and sponsors should expect return on investment from their partnership with the team.
“As a team we are planning to promote our team and sponsors through engagement with local newspapers and radio, use of WhatsApp Channels posting all the activities we do and also explore use of Facebook as well as having our own website as an academy.
“We believe that by partnering with us your brand name visibility is enhanced through displays and marketing of your products and services. Our team’s jerseys and all of our equipment will carry the brand’s name which is highly likely to increase the sponsors’ market share,” said Chingwara.
The academy was founded by Munyaradzi Michael Khumbula and Isaac Chiurawa in 2024 with their passion for volleyball, ignited by love for the game and its ability to bring people together.
It was established to promote physical activity, wellness and community engagement while also creating a platform for all age groups to come together and play volleyball.
The volleyball academy runs under the theme Zero tolerance to drugs, reflecting the team’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle, mental and physical well-being among community members.
Interested sponsors can contact the board members directly through the use of the following details ct***********@gm***.com
+263 77 271 6125 and kh****************@gm***.com/ +263779358418.
