At Simply Sports, we provide an equal opportunity for any person with a disability to improve their quality of life through exercise and physical activity.
By taking the time to understand someone’s unique challenges and personalizing activities to their abilities, we hope to build an environment where our Learners can build confidence, improve their physical and mental well-being and socialize with their peers through the medium of sports and sports-related play.
It is easy to forget about the importance of physical wellbeing when one grows up in a metropolitan society where academics and commercial values take priority. Through the personal connection of one of our Founders having a sibling with the genetic disorder Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS), our Founders realized that this issue is amplified in the SEN community.
Furthermore, from our volunteering and professional experiences, the fact that this issue is systemic in Hong Kong was confirmed. This ignited our commitment of providing a positive change. The conception of Simply Sports, the social enterprise, emerged out of this spark.
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Our Founders firmly believe that our Learners deserve an environment that enables them to develop their aptitude and confidence through physical activity.
Our goal is to ensure that every Learner is on an equal playing field and is able to approach their personal challenges with safety and support. Our coaches, or “Guides”, are dedicated to ensuring that each Learner finds a healthy balance between fun and challenge when joining a Simply Sports class. Click below to learn more about our background and aspirations.
Zachary Wong
By growing up in Hong Kong and the United States, which are both very competitive cultures, I have learnt to relentlessly explore any new opportunities that arise. My university background (International Affairs) and my post-graduation degree allowed me to gain a deeper understanding about the world around me. Since then, I’ve realized altruistic actions satisfy my mental well-being more than self-seeking projects. My career choices have also reflected this change in mentality; I can now apply my interpersonal and problem-solving skills towards educating the next generation.
Zaki Collins
A lifetime of enjoying sports and fitness from the perspective of a player and a coach, as well as having a younger brother with special needs has naturally led me to the realization that often these worlds do not interconnect. Through some key experiences as well as influential mentors I have seen the benefits that physical education can have on society, specifically those with special needs or physical disabilities that others have deemed unsuitable for exercise. Through my coaching and outreach; I hope to help change this stereotype and bring the benefits of physical education to all.
Zachary Wong
Our Founder Zachary Wong grew up in Hong Kong and the United States. After exploring opportunities in the private sector, he realized his true passion for education. Using skills he acquired during his 15+ years of voluntary services with various organizations, he recognized the need for physical activities in the SEN community. He found that a stable long term relationship with the Learners can create a safe environment where Learners can reach their full potential. This is the reason why Zachary Wong founded Simply Sports with his partner Zaki Collins.
Zaki Collins
A lifetime of enjoying sports and fitness from the perspective of a player and a coach, as well as having a younger brother with special needs has naturally led Zaki to the realization that often these worlds do not intertwine. Through some key life experiences as well as influential mentors he’s realized the positive benefits that physical education can have on society, specifically thosewith special needs or physical disabilities that others have deemed unsuitable for exercise.
Through his coaching and community outreach; he hopes to help change this stereotype and bring the benefits of physical education and exercise to all.
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