Center For Affirmation Of Sports And Youth

Coaching Plus is an Erasmus+ project focused on empowering youth sport coaches with innovative training that integrates pedagogy, mentoring, and inclusion. The project addresses the need for safer and more positive environments in youth sport, aiming to reduce dropout rates and support athlete well-being.

By strengthening the role of the coach as an educator and role model, the project builds the capacities of professionals working with children and young people, especially those at risk of social exclusion. Special attention is given to supporting coaches from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them become mentors to young athletes with similar life experiences.

The project is coordinated by the Montenegrin Olympic Committee and implemented with CAMS, Sport Innovation Hub (Spain), and Università degli Studi "G. d’Annunzio" Chieti – Pescara (Italy). It also features a Multiplier Sports Event that brings together stakeholders to share knowledge, promote inclusion, and explore the wider application of the project’s outcomes.

Through Coaching Plus, a new standard for coach education is being set—one that prioritises safeguarding, inclusion, and the holistic development of both coaches and athletes.

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (Capacity Building in the Field of Sport).

Safe Sports is a long-term initiative focused on building a sports culture where safety, inclusion, and dignity are non-negotiable principles. The project promotes awareness, institutional responsibility, and capacity building to prevent violence, discrimination, and neglect in sport.

Through cooperation with sports federations, schools, and youth organisations, the project promotes safeguarding standards and encourages policy adoption. It supports leadership within the sports system to recognise risks, respond to incidents, and implement long-term cultural change.

The initiative includes training for coaches, educators, and staff working with children and young athletes, as well as campaigns that raise public awareness on the importance of safeguarding.

Led by CAMS, this project has gained recognition across Montenegro and has influenced national strategic frameworks for safer sport environments.

The project “Safe Sports” is implemented with the support of the regional project SMART Balkan – Civil Society for a Connected Western Balkans, led by the Center for Civil Society Promotion (CPCD), Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM), and the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM), and financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway.

Explore More with Teqball is a cross-border initiative that combines international Teqball tournaments with community engagement and eco-conscious event planning.

Implemented in Bar (Montenegro) and Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the project strengthens sports cooperation and promotes tourism through innovative and inclusive urban sport events.

EMWT encourages youth participation, builds local capacities for hosting international competitions, and raises awareness about environmental protection in sport. The project also promotes equality and social cohesion by creating accessible and high-quality sports experiences for all community members.

Events within the project are part of the Adriatic Teqball League and include not only matches but also sustainability workshops, school visits, and city-wide activations that leave a positive and lasting impact on the hosting communities.

The project is coordinated by CAMS, in partnership with the Teqball Federation of Montenegro , Altair, Polish Teqball Association (PZTEQ) and the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ).

Explore More with Teqball is supported by the Visegrad Fund through the Visegrad+ Grant Programme.

TEQ Balkan is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance the capacities of sports organisations across the Western Balkans. By fostering collaboration through joint events and training, the project builds a network of empowered stakeholders working toward inclusive and sustainable sports development. Activities include workshops in Podgorica, Tirana, and Pristina, where organisations from six countries receive support in areas such as grant writing, policy alignment, youth engagement, and advocacy. These sessions also promote the inclusion of marginalised groups and highlight funding opportunities at the regional level.

The project promotes a culture of knowledge-sharing and cross-border solidarity, reinforcing the value of sport as a driver for regional development and social cohesion. Participants leave with improved tools, stronger partnerships, and a clearer vision for how their organisations can evolve and contribute to community well-being.

TEQ Balkan is co-funded by the Western Balkans Fund under the ERC Grant Scheme and coordinated by CAMS.

Teqball in Schools is a national initiative that brings Teqball tables, training, and promotion into high schools across Montenegro. The programme aims to promote physical activity, fair play, and sports innovation among students, especially in areas where access to diverse sports is limited.

In cooperation with school administrations, local governments, and the Teqball Federation of Montenegro, CAMS delivers Teqball tables and organises demo sessions and student tournaments. The project also includes education for PE teachers and awareness campaigns about the benefits of new urban sports. By integrating Teqball into the school environment, the project encourages social inclusion, gender equality, and positive values among youth. It introduces a modern and accessible sport that supports both health and creativity. The project is coordinated by CAMS with the support of local partners and the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ).