About us

Who we are

Timothy Katende and Herbert. J. Tamale created TK Soccer Charity to help in transforming the underprivileged kids, living in the projects of Uganda that are being neglected, dejected, and resentful to becoming hopeful and productive individuals within their societies

TK Soccer Charity is a Soccer Charity in Uganda that was started in 2018 by Timothy, Katende.  This charity is free and open to all underprivileged kids.  It uses soccer training to provide a safe, healthy environment for kids to build confidence.

Eventually, this will give kids the freedom and a platform to express themselves by adapting positive leaderhisp skills that would propel them to becoming productive citizens within their communities.

Our approach

How TK Soccer Charity Started
In December 2018, Timothy’s wife, Patricia Kemirembe went for emergency surgery after developing a medical complication.

To keep  the rest of the family occupied, every evening, Timothy took the boys to Shimon Demonstration School field, a nearby publicly owned playground to play soccer. With 7 kids, Timothy was drawn into forming a team. To do so, he focused on structuring and defining the technical and tactical  approaches of training soccer in an structured setting.

Eventually, the designed practices brought more excitement, inspiration, and focus to the kids.

Since practices were free and open to the public, the kids numbers grew exponentially. Timothy quickly learned how to be a better coach, a mentor, a parent, and a guardian. With the continued grown in numbers, Timothy formed the TK Soccer Charity.

What is TK Soccer Charity?
TK Soccer Charity is a soccer charity in Uganda that was started in 2018 by Timothy, Katende.

We provide the cost of managing the soccer activities to keep things cost free for the kids. This includes:

  • Field rental fees
  • Transportation to and from activities
  • Meals before, during, and after activities
  • Buying the necessary equipment – balls, nets, cleats, uniforms, etc.
  • Paying for landscaping (field lining and lawn care)

This charity is free and open to all underprivileged kids and uses soccer training to:

  • Give kids a chance to excel in sports without worrying about costs
  • Keep kids occupied and off the streets
  • Make kids feel accepted, hopeful, caring, and enthusiastic
  • Keep kids active and boost their fitness levels and healthy living standards
  • Provide a st4ructured goal oriented environment where kids and learn discipline through soccer and become responsible citizens within their community.
FOUNDERS
Timothy Katende

Founder

Timothy Katende, a married man with 3 children, is a Ugandan citizen. He initiated the idea of the TK Soccer Charity in 2018 upon witnessing numerous kids that had been neglected, hopeless, dejected, and resentful despite having great potential.

Herbert Tamale

Founder

Herbert J. Tamale has been a Supervisor for Athletics Services for the City of Huntsville, Alabama since 2013 and has a 10-year track record of helping in strengthening the Huntsville community by; Promoting Health and Wellness, Providing Opportunities to Increase Rigorous Physical Activity, Tightening Interpersonal Relationships, and Driving Economic Opportunities.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
John Traylor

President

Though an engineer by degree and career, off duty time has had significant involvement in the management side of soccer teams.  Served as team manager for several teams and assisted coach in all off the field issues.  Enjoy working with people and seeing youth develop into stronger players.  

James Young

Vice-President

As a vice-president, James assists the president as necessary and acts on his behalf, as well as helping oversee the implementation of programs for the TK Soccer Charity.

Kenneth Criswell

Vice-President

Kent Criswell currently serves as TK Charity’s Vice President. Kent has been involved in youth soccer since 2007 as a coach, referee, and tournament organizer across all age groups. Kent has worked with AYSO, Club soccer, Middle School and High School organizations. Kent currently works as an engineer for NASA.

TBD

Secretary

We’ll be filling this position soon. The Secretary is responsible for recording the minutes of all minutes and maintain the organization’s paperwork for all official business.

TBD

Treasurer

As the treasurer, helps maintain the organization’s general fund finances. The treasurer is responsible for helping collect, distribute, and account for funds as directed by the council. Contact us to help!

Jacob Noffke

Media Director

Jacob serves as the webmaster and media director for the TK Soccer Charity, helping build, update and maintain the organization’s website and social media presence. Jacob is an engineer by trade, and a life-long soccer player, coach, and organizer.

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