Building Futures Through Sports
Empowering Southeast Asia’s students—one ball, one coach, one school at a time.
Welcome to School Sports Southeast Asia (SSSEA), a youth-led initiative founded by Malcolm Hand to bring the life-changing power of sports to underserved schools across the region. Through strategic partnerships, community-driven projects, and a belief in the transformative role of physical education, SSSEA is redefining what opportunity looks like—on and off the field.
Meet Our Founder
Malcolm is in 11th grade and lives in Singapore. Malcolm loves sports and while football is his favorite sport, he swims, plays basketball, pickleball and volleyball among many others. Malcolm currently plays for the UWCSEA Dover Boys Under 19 Varsity soccer team and for the Phoenix Football Club. Previously Malcolm’s team won the Puma Youth Champions League and he has travelled to play overseas tournaments including his team winning the ISB Invitational in Bangkok...
About
What is School Sports Southeast Asia?
Unlocking student potential through access to sport.
SSSEA partners with local schools across Southeast Asia to launch sustainable sports programming that supports both physical and academic development. After seeing the positive effects of sports on his own learning and leadership journey, Malcolm created SSSEA to bring these same benefits to students who need them most. SSSEA helps schools build custom programs around four core pillars: coaching, equipment, curriculum, and measurable impact—making sport not a luxury, but a foundation for success.
Our Framework
How We Work: The SSSEA Framework
Each SSSEA project is uniquely designed to meet the needs of its partner schools—but our approach always centers around four core activities:
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Hire a coach/teacher: Dedicated professionals who can lead quality programming across schools.
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Provide equipment: Focusing on accessible sports like football, basketball, and badminton.
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Design the program: From after-school activities to school leagues and joint study sessions.
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Track results: Measuring real-world outcomes like attendance, dropout rates, and student feedback.
This model ensures SSSEA’s programs are practical, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the community.
The Benefits of Sports for Students
Why Sports Matter
Regular access to sports boosts physical health, improves academic performance, and develops emotional resilience. Team sports teach students how to communicate, lead, manage time, and handle adversity. Studies also show schools with structured sports programs have better attendance and lower dropout rates. SSSEA exists to make these benefits accessible to every student—regardless of background or geography.
