Pamela Cookey spends the day inspiring the students at Hazel Leys Academy during Mintridge Netball Programme
Mintridge Bronze Netball Programme with Pamela Cookey – Hazel Leys Academy, April 2023
“You will achieve so many things if you are kind and considerate along your journey.”
WHAT A DAY!
It was another fantastic day for the Mintridge team and the inspirational Pamela Cookey, as we joined everyone for our Bronze Netball Programme at Hazel Leys Academy.
Every year we visit Hazel Leys Academy with our inspirational role models to support their students and encourage them to dream big. We are so pleased that we could be back again this year with Pamela Cookey and the incredible Laura Sugar MBE, who will be visiting in the summer.
It was lovely to see the smiling faces of all the students taking part in our day as our Ambassador, England Netball legend Pamela Cookey, shared her knowledge on and off the court with everyone.
Pamela has been a successful player and captain for England on the court, but has many talents off the court too, especially in the world of business.
During Pamela’s presentation, the students all took a moment to ask her some questions. Some of the best questions from our day were:
Can you describe your happiest moment?
Have you ever played for a team that you didn’t want to?
Who is your favourite team, and who is your favourite player?
How many shots have you made in your career?
Pamela and Team Mintridge enjoyed inspiring the students at Hazel Leys Academy during the presentation and coaching sessions. We are so pleased to be invited back to help support and guide the next generation of young people.
Thank you very much to the staff and students from Hazel Leys Academy for welcoming us back this year. We will see you again soon with the incredible Laura Sugar MBE!
To see the photos from our day at Hazel Leys Academy, please get in touch with the staff at the school.
If you would like a programme with Pamela Cookey or want to learn more about our mentoring programmes for your school or club with one of our inspirational Mintridge Ambassadors, please get in touch with Katie Smith.
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.