The Project

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About

The Project Itself

A Dual Career Path for Female Athletes

ServeHER is an innovative program designed to support 16-17-year-old female volleyball players by equipping them with the skills needed to transition into coaching, club management, and sports statistics, ensuring long-term career opportunities in sports.

  • Dual Career
  • Retention & Growth
  • Gender Equality
  • Innovation & Education

Combating Dropout & Keeping Girls in Volleyball

The project addresses the key reasons why teenage girls leave volleyball, providing structured career pathways, mentorship, and a supportive club environment to encourage their continued participation in the sport.

  • Mentorship
  • Career pathways
  • Problem Solving

A European Initiative for Gender Equality & Inclusion

By partnering with the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation and Volley Belgium, ServeHER is creating a sustainable and inclusive model that promotes gender equality, social inclusion, and green practices within grassroots volleyball across Europe.

  • Gender equality
  • Social Inclusion
  • Green practices
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Our Mission

Empower Young Female Athletes with Dual Career Opportunities

Provide 16-17-year-old female volleyball players with the skills, education, and mentorship needed to transition into coaching, club management, and sports statistics, securing their future in the sport.

  • Dual Careers
  • Career Opportunities
  • Future in sport

Increase Retention & Foster a Supportive Sports Environment

Address the high dropout rate among teenage volleyball players by creating a structured dual career program that encourages long-term engagement and professional growth within the sport.

  • Retention
  • Supportive sports environment
  • Encourage engagement

Promote Gender Equality & Leadership in Volleyball

Strengthen the role of women in volleyball by increasing female representation in leadership positions, fostering inclusion, and transforming grassroots clubs into hubs for dual career development.

  • Gender Equality
  • Leadership
  • Fostering inclusion
  • Dual career development
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The Goals

Develop a Dual Career Program for Female Athletes

Create an innovative sports-educational program that equips 16-17-year-old female volleyball players with the skills to become coaches, club managers, and statisticians, ensuring their long-term career prospects in sports.

  • Sports-educational program
  • Skills encouragement
  • Career prospects in sports

Reduce Dropout Rates Among Young Female Volleyball Players

Identify and address the main reasons for teenage girls leaving volleyball by providing mentorship, career pathways, and a supportive club environment that encourages them to stay engaged in the sport.

  • Addressing problems
  • Mentoring
  • Career pathways
  • Supportive Environment

Promote Gender Equality & Leadership in European Volleyball

Strengthen the role of women in volleyball by increasing their participation in leadership, coaching, and management positions while fostering a culture of inclusion and professional development in grassroots sports clubs.

  • Gender Equality
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Management