Global Female
Athlete Summit
A two-day virtual experience bringing together athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders to build confidence, strengthen mental performance, and shape the future of girls in sport.
The Future of Girls in Sport Starts Here.
Girls need more than athletic skills to thrive. They need coaches who believe in them, mentors who understand them & communities that show up for them.
The Global Female Athlete Summit brings together world-class experts, athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders for two days of real strategies, honest conversations, and connections that will shape the future of girls in sport.
Two Days. One Mission.
Inspiration, education, and connection to build a stronger future for female athletes–together.
Friday, March 5, 2027
Building Confident Female Athletes
→ Our Mission - LEARN/LIVE/LEAD/LEAVE A LEGACY
→ Mental Skills & Confidence
→ Self-Compassion & Resilience
→ Mental Health for Athletes & Teams
★ Opening Night Headliner
Opening Night Headliner to include Jennifer Kessy, OLY ★
Jennifer Kessy is an Olympic Silver Medalist (2012) and FIVB World Champion (2009) in beach volleyball. A former USC standout and proud mom of two girls, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience both on and off the court. She currently coaches Olympic and professional beach volleyball stars April Ross and Alix Klineman, and we’re thrilled to welcome her as an Opening Night Speaker!
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Building Better Sport
Morning Sessions
→ Building Positive Team Culture
→ Coaching Confidence in Girls
→ Supporting Neurodiverse Athletes
→ The Importance of Play
Mentorship Lounge/Lunch with a PRO
Afternoon Sessions
→ Raising Empowered Female Athletes
→ Navigating Burnout & Comparison Culture
→ Mental Health & Identity Beyond Sport
★ The Future of Women's Sports Panel
↳ Panelist announcement coming soon!
Featured Speakers.
Meet the women leading the conversation.
Lani Silversides
York, ME
"Learn/Live/Lead/Leave a Legacy"
Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC
Minneapolis, MN
"Supporting Neurodiverse Athletes"
Ashley Kuchar, PhD
Austin, TX
"Self-Compassion & Resilience"
Britany Williams, MS. Ed
Bradenton, FL
"Navigating Burnout & Comparison Culture"
Adrienne Shibles
Knox, ME
"Building Positive Team Culture"
Savannah Landis, PsyD
Jacksonville, FL
"Body Image & Fueling Female Athletes"
Justine Pouravelis
Boston, MA
"The Future of Women's Sports Panel"
Nicole Zamore, EdD
Greater Boston, MA
"Mental Skills Training Tools to Build Confidence
Kirsten Jones
Los Angeles, CA
"Raising Empowered Female Athletes"
Sophia Slovenski
Cape Neddick, ME
"Finding the Fun in Sport"
Additional Speakers & Panelists
To be announced soon!
Save Your Spot!
The Global Female Athlete Summit brings together world-class experts, athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders for honest conversations that will shape the future of girls in sport.
Pre-register to be the first in line when registration opens. Plus, get access to a VIP discount code.
Global Female Athlete Summit Pre-Registration
Be the first to know when registration goes live! Plus, get a VIP discount code at launch.
ABOUT US
SG United Foundation ("Strong Girls United") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission is to empower girls to be strong, confident, and resilient through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming.
EIN: 84-2731661
