{"id":46099,"date":"2024-06-06T15:17:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/ellis-goal-is-to-promote-womens-sport-20240605-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T01:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T23:46:19","slug":"ellis-goal-is-to-promote-womens-sport-20240605-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/ellis-goal-is-to-promote-womens-sport-20240605-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellis&#8217; goal is to promote womens\u2019 sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Desiree Ellis, head coach of Banyana Banyana, recently received an honorary doctorate from Cape Peninsula University of Technology for her contributions to women\u2019s football in South Africa. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflecting on her journey and achievements, Ellis emphasised the importance of teamwork, support, and seizing opportunities. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>She also highlighted the ongoing challenges for women in sports, advocating for increased recognition, sponsorship, and leadership roles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRecently, I was at an event and someone shouted \u2018Doctor, doctor\u2019 and I just continued walking. They shouted louder, then I thought okay, they must be calling me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So explained Dr Desiree Ellis as the honorary title has not fully sunk in by the head Banyana Banyana coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April, Ellis was conferred with an honorary doctorate by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in recognition of her contribution to women\u2019s football in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/city-of-cape-town-recognises-south-africans-for-their-remarkable-role-in-society-20231206\" target=\"_blank\">City of Cape Town recognises South Africans for their remarkable role in society<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This accolade adds to a long list of achievements by the former Salt River resident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><em>People\u2019s Post<\/em><\/span> caught up with Ellis a day before the national women\u2019s soccer team headed to Senegal for their two away international friendly matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The four-time African Coach of the Year title holder said when she received the honour during CPUT\u2019s Autumn graduation, she was \u201cspeechless\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_2559e3e1\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cYou do your work with your group of coaches, and I always say to the players and coaches that we work within a team environment, and if the team does well, the individuals will stand out and I am fortunate that at the time, I was one of the individuals that stood out. Sometimes it\u2019s a player that gets the award, but it\u2019s through the team effort.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellis, who now resides in Johannesburg, explained that it was even more memorable because she received the recognition in her hometown and could celebrate with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salt-river\">Salt River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellis explained that she spent a large part of her younger years in Salt River and added that the area still feels like home, which is why a large mural of her that was created by a local artist on Fenton Road in 2022 is so special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She explained that she could not attend the unveiling of the mural but was amazed when she saw it in person for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_a3e9842a\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cWhen I saw the magnitude of it, it hit me. It meant a lot. I was blown away; thank you to the artist and the Salt River Heritage Society.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>She encouraged young people to reach for their dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYears ago, when I was playing, people were saying \u2018Look at this little girl wanting to be a boy\u2019, but my parents supported me and I never gave up. To that young girl out there who has a dream, it doesn\u2019t matter what it is, that dream is valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t let anyone tell you that you cannot do or be what you want to be. Make sure that you find that one thing that you are good at and then pursue it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellis added that having the proper support is imperative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFind someone to support you, whether it\u2019s an uncle, aunt or parent and work to be the best you can be. You never know who is watching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are so many opportunities nowadays for everyone to grab. Just make sure that when that opportunity comes you are ready for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellis said not being afraid to take chances can lead to your success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_fc9e8ee9\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cSometimes the opportunity comes and we are not ready. Don\u2019t be afraid to take a chance you might regret later for not having taken it. If you cannot handle failure, then you won\u2019t handle success.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achievement\">Achievement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She explained that she never could have imagined all that she\u2019s managed to achieve so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, she led Banyana to be the first senior national team to advance to the last 16 of a Fifa World Cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also guided the team to their maiden Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Ellis ascribes her successes to her supportive team and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s through the players and staff\u2019s efforts. Players make us look good. God has a plan, so I am not complaining. I was an acting coach for two years and people kept asking, when will I become the coach. But all in God\u2019s timing. The appointment came at a time when it was supposed to happen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all things in life, Ellis explained that her role as a coach does not come without heartbreak and challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_f7313d72\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cWe didn\u2019t qualify for the Olympics. But if it was meant to be it would\u2019ve happened.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The coach said as a team their main goal now is to defend their Afcon title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to defend after you have won it, that is the priority right now. We also want to create opportunities for others by what we do. The generation now will create opportunities for others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/desiree-ellis-issalt-rivers-pride-20220802\" target=\"_blank\">Desiree Ellis is \u2018Salt River\u2019s Pride\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lack-of-recognition\">Lack of recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellis said women in sports are still not afforded the recognition and sponsorship they deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou look at top athletes still struggling with sponsorship. Banyana Banyana has done so much for women\u2019s football and not many people are coming on board, but we just have to keep pushing and keep making sure that we support and celebrate each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_c3e6ae8c\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cIt starts with us. If we want people to support us, then we must make sure that we go to a cricket, rugby or netball match. Because sometimes the cricketers will come to our matches. Then hopefully more opportunities will arise out of that.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ellis, more women in leadership positions should come to the party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn football, we need equal pay across the board. It\u2019s going to take a while. I think there are a lot of corporates that are run by women and they need to step up and say \u2018I am going to get involved in women in sport\u2019. There are women in powerful positions that can be game-changers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have to keep pushing and make sure that we change the narrative about women in sport,\u201d she concludes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cRecently, I was at an event and someone shouted \u2018Doctor, doctor\u2019 and I just continued walking. 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