We’re a positive force under the wings of the future leaders of Australia.
Minerva Athletes are professional sportswomen from all sports, interested in connecting with other athletes and business women to enable them to achieve their goals on and off the field. It is completely free for athletes to be a part of Minerva Network. As a Minerva Athlete, you can:
Attend our events and connect with people who can help you succeed commercially during and after sport.
Meet with athletes from other codes and build your personal network.
Develop the broader skills needed for navigating the challenges of a professional athlete and life after professional sport.
Actively promoted by Minerva Network and those within the network.
Apply to the Minerva Mentoring Program, to be matched with a leading business woman, who can provide guidance & advice for you to achieve your goals.
Apart from free and regular updates, we are always ready to help you.
Minerva Mentors are leading professional women at the top of their field – Board Directors, C-Suite or equivalent across other industry sectors – who mentor Minerva Athletes on the challenges of developing a professional career on and off the field. A background in sport is not a requirement, nor do you need particular knowledge about your mentee’s sport. All time spent in the Minerva Network is on a probono basis. Expectations of a Minerva Mentor:
Adapt as necessary to act as an advisor, supporter, coach and sponsor for the Minerva Athlete to achieve their goals.
Over a 12-month period, agreement to five mentoring sessions with your mentee. These may be a mix of face-to-face and other forms of communication e.g. video call.
Details of the mentor relationship or personal details must not be shared unless that is specifically agreed.
Have the best interests of the Minerva Athletes at heart; there are no egos here.
For both their sport and business goals, whether through social media (with permission), invitations to events, or introductions to others.
Collaboration, Authenticity, and Generosity of Heart: We are women leaders who give our time, energy, hearts, and experience because we believe in our purpose.
“As an athlete you have a platform to be heard, and we can use this platform to truly make a difference in society. But no one teaches you how to do that; how to conduct yourself to make sure you do have a positive influence. That is what the Minerva Network has done for me and for many of the athletes I speak to. It has helped us become better balanced in our approach to our sports and to life. It has been invaluable.”
“One meeting in 2021with my mentor was a turning point for me. We discussed all the many plates I was juggling and she really put things into perspective. She helped me focus on what was important at the time and helped me learn to say no. I then went on to have my best seasons ever, winning the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series and Summer of Surf Ironwoman Series.“
