In my community, most people think sport is only for boys. I used to just sit and watch them play soccer after school. When Altus Sport started the Life’s a Ball sessions, our Youth Sport Leader, Mandy encouraged girls to join. At first, I felt nervous, I didn’t even own proper shoes. But she said all we need is effort and heart.

Week by week, I got stronger and better. I even captained our mixed touch rugby team once! The boys started respecting me because they saw my commitment. I learned that leadership is not about being the loudest but believing in yourself.

Now, I help other girls join the sessions, and my dream is to one day become a coach. The biggest change for me is that I now believe I can.