Mintridge Bronze Netball Programme with Eboni Usoro-Brown – Haberdashers’ Girls’ School - September 2021

“Just because you failed the first time, doesn’t mean the journey is over, it just means you need to do it differently next time.”

Our amazing Ambassador, England player and Commonwealth Gold Medallist Eboni Usoro-Brown, spent the day inspiring students at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School as part of our brilliant Bronze Netball Programme. Throughout the day, the pupils from both the junior and senior school, gained some invaluable insight from Eboni following her presentation and Q&A, as well as during the physical netball coaching sessions she delivered.

As keen netballers, the students at Haberdashers’ Girls School, were excited to be able to meet our England Netball star in person and have the opportunity to spend the day learning from the best!

During their time with Eboni, the students got the opportunity to listen to Eboni talk about her ability to manage her incredibly busy life as an international netball player, a lawyer, and a mother. Eboni discussed the difficulty of balancing so many different demands at once, which many students could relate to, and what her methods are when it comes to time management and, vitally, still enjoying what you do.

Throughout our day at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School, Eboni led dynamic and engaging netball coaching sessions with the different year groups and school teams, providing insightful and fun activities that enabled the girls to further discover their potential. Even during their short time with Eboni, some of the students picked up some top tips for winning the ball and playing their best attacking and defensive game.

When speaking to the sixth form students, Eboni was able to share her experiences with them and encourage them to challenge themselves to be more comfortable being uncomfortable, especially when deciding if they could manage a career, studying and a hobby or sport.

As a very successful woman who juggles lots of things in her daily life, Eboni was the perfect role model for the students she was able to work with during our visit and we look forward to hearing more about how Eboni inspired the young women to be the best they can be in everything they do.

“People will always have their opinions, but it is what your goals are and what your drive is that really matters!”

We had a brilliant day with the staff and students at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School for our Bronze netball programme and we look forward to hopefully visiting them again soon for another excellent programme.

To see any of the photos or videos from the day, please contact the staff at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School.

If you are interested in a virtual or physical Programme with Eboni Usoro- Brown or any of our other inspirational Ambassadors, then please get in touch via the Mintridge website at www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk or with Katie Smith at katie@mintridge.org.uk.

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities, and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.

Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as FitSwarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.

To find out more about the Mintridge Foundation, please contact Alex Wallace.

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