The Australian Defence Force Pacific Sports Program concluded a successful initiative aimed at enhancing sporting capabilities in Samoa.

From March 18 to 23, the program provided coaching and referee accreditations in touch football, rugby league, and basketball at both level one and two.

Additionally, participants received thorough first-aid and medical training as part of the comprehensive program.

Eighteen-year-old Kajrie Tauiliili, from Lotopa, said being able to put skills into action as part of supporting the Oceania Cup squad was exciting.

"Once I got into it, I was good. I was a little nervous at first but, as long as you've got that passion and willingness to do it, it just gets easier," she said.

Leading Aircraftwoman Amanda Crowley, one of the touch football instructors, said course participants were really excited leading up to the touch football tournament.

"It was so rewarding seeing them on the field as coaches and referees, all doing an amazing job," she said.

"In Samoa, the kids are pretty much born with some sort of ball in the hand, whether it's rugby league, touch football or basketball. It really is part of their culture."

Miss Tauiliili emphasised the transformative power of sports in Samoa, where financial constraints often limit other opportunities for young people.

"The equipment we were given by the ADF will help us so much because we don't always have the money and the resources, so getting that extra help is really going to get us rolling," she said.

"These programs are so beneficial because we're such a small country and we're still growing, so it's great to get some outside help."

Captain Matthew Mitchell, one of the training instructors for touch football, said the team delivered level one coaching and referring courses which are crucial to the delivery of the game.

"We have been able to increase knowledge and awareness of touch football in Samoa, it's a great thing being able to provide an accreditation that supports the development of the sport," Captain Mitchell said.

"The participants have come with such great enthusiasm, everyone has a smile and the engagements have been fantastic.

"Hopefully the program continues to grow, participants' experience continues to grow and Samoa becomes even more competitive, as well as just more participation in Samoa."