Be Your Best partners with El Cambio Academy

Driving cognitive excellence for talented footballers in Uganda

In the press
April 10, 2026

Be Your Best is proud to announce a new partnership with El Cambio Academy in Uganda. This collaboration marks a significant expansion into Africa, bringing world class cognitive training technology to one of the most impactful youth development programs on the continent.

El Cambio Academy is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the most talented young players in Uganda. By providing a combination of elite football training, education, and character building, the academy prepares its students for professional opportunities on the global stage. Through this partnership, the academy will integrate Be Your Best VR technology into its high performance curriculum to sharpen the mental game of their future stars.

The Next Level of Player Development

By using the Be Your Best VR platform, El Cambio players will gain access to the same elite training tools used by professional clubs in Europe. The academy will focus on using the technology to help players:

  • Master scanning by increasing their awareness and spatial perception before receiving the ball.
  • Improve Decision Making by simulating high pressure match scenarios in a controlled environment.
  • Enhance Cognitive Speed to process information and react faster during competitive play.

This integration ensures that these young athletes are not only physically and technically prepared for the professional game but are also cognitively elite.

Thomas Thor, Founder & Director of El Cambio Academy:

"At El Cambio, our goal is to give our players the very best foundation to succeed on the global stage. Cognitive speed and awareness are what separate the good players from the elite. Partnering with Be Your Best allows us to bring a new dimension to our training, giving our boys the tools to think faster and play smarter. It is an investment in their future and a testament to our commitment to high performance development."

Andreas H.F. Olsen, CEO of Be Your Best:

"The talent at El Cambio Academy is undeniable. We are thrilled to support Thomas and his team in their mission to empower these young players. By providing them with our VR technology, we are helping to bridge the gap in elite training resources, ensuring that these future stars can develop the elite scanning and decision making habits required for the modern professional game."

Expanding the Global Footprint

This partnership represents a major step in the mission of Be Your Best to make elite cognitive training accessible to talented players regardless of their location. By working with El Cambio Academy, Be Your Best continues to prove that game intelligence is the next frontier of football development worldwide.

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