True sports development is anchored in school sport. I often feel that more can be done at this level to inspire athletes, administrators and coaches. So, it was wonderful to be invited to speak at the 2019 Powerade Performance Academy aimed at equipping high school coaches with key insights to power their journeys forward. I [...]
Every so often, I get the wonderful opportunity to be part of an event that empowers women to live their best life. On Friday, 15 March, I had the honour of hosting and speaking at the official launch of the Microsoft Elevate event. Feeling truly inspired by all the incredible women that surround us. #ElevateWomen [...]
I value opportunities to talk about women’s sport and ways in which we can raise the profile of female athletes and the sports they play. Speaking at the Wits Peak Performance Summit allowed me to share ways in which the gsport initiative has enhanced its offering to help women in sport build their brand. After [...]
I have long admired Stellenbosch University (Maties) Chief Director of Sport, Ilhaam Groenewald, from afar. So, when she called to ask me to be guest speaker at her 2018 Maties Sport Awards, I responded without hesitation: “Yes!” What an honour to be asked to speak at such a prestigious occasion at one of the top [...]
A sports dialogue geared at finding solutions to the lack of active female sports participation took centre stage at Wits University A sports dialogue geared at finding solutions to the lack of active female sports participation took centre stage as Wits welcomed close to 100 participants for the Central Gauteng Women in Sport dialogue. BRAAMFONTEIN [...]
