Empowering Girls In Tennis
Isla is focused on empowering young girls in tennis.
We support women of all ages, at all levels, at every stage of their coaching journey to thrive through Project 500.
It’s initial pilot in 2013 recruited and retained 530 female coaches. Since then, the project has grown from strength to strength.
There are fewer female coaches in England than male. Of those who are coaching, only 38% of women have a formal qualification.
Similarly, fewer women than men do enough physical activity to maintain good health.
Female coaches play a vital role in encouraging more women and girls to get involved in physical activity and sport. So we are passionate about helping women to become and remain coaches.
There are a few ways to get involved with and benefit from Project 500.
My name is Sonia. I was born in Liverpool, but I moved to Southampton after I got married in 2001. Being Asian, I didn’t do traditional sports activities outside of school like swimming. However, I did ride a bike.
I applied to be a Project 500 champion because I thought I could offer a different perspective to an important conversation. I have a good understanding of the communities in Southampton and the things that stop them from engaging with local opportunities.
As a Project 500 champion I have been trying to connect with people already working in our communities. I have been reaching out and building relationships and helping to share their stories as well as connect them with each other and local opportunities.
If you ever need to contact me, please do feel free to email me: sonia.malhotra@energiseme.org
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