Stories of Resilience and Courage

<p>The Women Coach Internship Programme launched at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast Australia was a resounding success and created enduring bonds of friendship and support.</p><p>When the women crowded into a small room in the Athletes Village for their first meeting no one knew what to expect and there was no hint that something extraordinary was about to happen. But almost immediately a powerful connection was established.</p><p>Their diverse backgrounds range from growing up in farming communities to small towns to sophisticated urban centres. All were athletes all are committed to improving opportunities for girls to succeed in sport and in life and all have a strong desire to give back to sport which has given them so much.</p><p>This book is testimony to these remarkable women and demonstrates that much is possible when talent determination discipline and courage come together.</p>