EmpowerHer Sport
EmpowerHer Sport
Transforming the lives of female athletes, empowering them to reach their full potential, believe in their dreams, overcome barriers, and thrive in tough times.
Current Campaigns
ABOUT EmpowerHer Sport
*WE EXIST to raise awareness about females’ experience of sport, to provide education on a holistic approach to sport and life, and to build supportive communities with our charity partners.
*WE BELIEVE that sport has the power to change lives, and that we must help young females overcome the barriers that contribute to the large drop out rates in adolescence.
*WE ASPIRE to transform the lives of young female athletes by empowering them to reach their full potential, believe in their dreams, and develop a holistic toolbox of coping skills to help them overcome barriers and thrive in tough times.
We aim to RAISE AWARENESS, BUILD EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND COMPONENTS, CONDUCT EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES by addressing the key barriers that that lead to the drop-out of female athletes and the benefits of staying involved in sports. The barriers we will address include:
Physical Barriers
- Pain
- Injury
- Physical Limitations
Emotional Barriers
- Fear of Failure
- Pressure to Perform
- Judgment
Mental Barriers
- Low Confidence
- Body Image Issues
- Self-Doubt
Social Barriers
- Peer pressure
- Stereotypes
- Harassment