Cheltenham College Bronze Netball Programme with Eboni Usoro-Brown – March 2023

“I was always striving to be better than I was the day before!”

Our Ambassador, England Netball player and Commonwealth Gold Medallist Eboni Usoro-Brown, spent the day inspiring students at Cheltenham College as part of a brilliant Bronze Netball Programme. Throughout our day, pupils gained valuable insight from Eboni during the netball coaching sessions she delivered, and her insightful presentation and Q&A at the end of our day.

The students were very excited to spend their day with Eboni after learning all about her experiences on and off the court. They threw themselves into a challenging netball session led by Eboni and showed how hard they can work under pressure.

Not only did the students learn some new netball skills, they also relished their chance to find out more about Eboni and learn about her ability to manage her incredibly busy life as an international netball player, a lawyer, and a mother!

During the day, Eboni discussed the difficulty of balancing so many different demands at once, which many students could relate to, and what her methods are regarding time management and still being able to enjoy what you do.  

The Cheltenham College netballers all loved their sessions with Eboni and collected a signed autograph card from Eboni as they left their sessions. There were smiles all around for the team photos and the lucky students to whom Eboni awarded a certificate and medal at the end of the sessions.   

We loved hearing some of the questions the students asked Eboni on the day. Here are some of the best ones;

What is your favourite part about playing netball?

Did you ever get a really bad setback that made you want to give up?

Was there a point where you fell out of love with netball?

Do you have a favourite match you have played in?

What has been your most memorable moment on your journey?

It was a wonderful day for Team Mintridge, Eboni, and the staff and students at Cheltenham College and it was fantastic to see how the students embraced Eboni’s experience both on and off the court, which will help them pursue their own goals in the future.

Thank you to the staff at Cheltenham College for inviting us to be a part of this day and we look forward to visiting you all again soon.

At The Mintridge Foundation, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience our exceptional Mintridge role models' superpowers and learn from their amazing stories. We know that having a role model who can support, positively influence, and offer advice can help you on your journey and pathway to success.

If you are interested in a Programme with Eboni Usoro-Brown, or any of our other Mintridge Ambassadors, or you are interested in a virtual or physical Programme with one of our team of inspirational Ambassadors, then please get in touch via the Mintridge website or with Katie.

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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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