Youth Sports Academy · Meru, Kenya

Eleven Stars NovaSports Academy

Together, building the powerbase for sustainable athlete development and talent nurturing — identifying and raising the next generation of stars from Meru and beyond.

Our Mission

Nova Academy exists to promote mass participation in sport and to empower young people — boys and girls from every background — through holistic development. We provide comprehensive coaching clinics and a structured high-performance programme designed to nurture talent, build character, and prepare young athletes for success in sport and in life.

What We Do

Identify Talent

We scout and identify promising athletes from Meru County and across Kenya.

Fund Development

We source funding for the development, upkeep and education of every athlete we identify.

Train & Educate

Top-quality facilities and coaching, paired with academic support, to grow skill, character and competitive spirit.

Child protection first

Safeguarding the rights of every young athlete — and the girl athlete in particular — sits at the heart of our mandate, backed by dedicated administration and full observance of national child-protection procedures.

Our Vision

“Together building the powerbase for sustainable athlete development and talent nurturing.

Together

One academy, unified, working in partnership with others.

Building

Planning for the future, building Kenya's sporting base.

Powerbase

Providing the expertise and exposure for positive, sustainable development.

Sustainable

Continued delivery on economic, environmental and social outcomes.

Growth

Empowering Meru, its young people and the local economy.

Development

Securing a brighter future and a path to self-sustainability for young athletes.

Our Values

Teamwork

Working as one group toward a common goal — from the director level to our athletes.

Respect & Diversity

We respect ourselves and each other, embracing and celebrating our diversity.

Integrity

A high regard for truth — we play by the rules and act ethically in all we do.

Commitment

Devoted to the community we serve and to national child-protection standards.

The Challenge

Too many young people face drug abuse, idle time and a lack of safe, positive activities. With few structured outlets available, they are left vulnerable to negative influences and limited opportunity.

Our Response

We are a community transformation hub that uses sport to combat drug abuse, reduce idle time and bring positive engagement back into neighbourhoods — pairing it with affordable equipment and academic support.

Drug Abuse & Crime Prevention

A healthy alternative to drugs and negative peer pressure — keeping youth busy, confident and making positive choices.

Community Cohesion & Joy

Sport brings families and neighbours together, fostering unity, pride and shared purpose.

Youth Empowerment

Critical life skills that improve opportunities in education, careers and community leadership.

Positive Social Impact

A protective factor against anti-social behaviour, raising wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

What We Offer

A supportive environment that builds better athletes, better students, and better futures for every child.

High-Performance Training

Comprehensive coaching clinics and a structured training programme to nurture talent and build character.

Affordable Equipment

Football boots, balls and sporting gear at affordable prices so cost never keeps a young athlete off the pitch.

Academic Tuition

Tuition services at competitive rates — sport and education under one roof, building body and mind together.

Mentorship & Life Skills

Resilience, leadership, discipline and teamwork — support that extends far beyond the field.

Back the next generation of Meru talent.

Every contribution helps fund training, equipment and education for a young athlete with a dream.

Based in Meru County, Kenya