Christa Kgamphe

"I remember just admiring her from afar but when we started speaking, I knew this is someone I’m going to have in my life for a long time."

"I’m not worried about the public’s opinion, they will talk no matter what. I’ve come to the realisation that people don’t know what the definition of love is and with Refiloe and I showing the love we have for each other, maybe it’ll teach them something from a different perspective."

"In all honesty, I only value the opinion of people who mean the world to me, and if they are happy with what I’m doing, then that’s all that matters."

"I want to be the reason that somebody never gives up."

"I vow to teach and equip, in and outside the classroom. May we protect the talent in our communities. I had a dream as a young girl and the journey is still in progress: Being the changed I wish to see in this world 🌎"

"If you are goal-driven, you won’t be discouraged or side tracked by every challenge thrown your way."

"I was born for a purpose and I’d like to believe my purpose is around sports and sports education and coaching."

"I’m just inspired by seeing people win, seeing people do better and not to be taken advantage of. I wake up every morning thinking how am I helping the next person win? For me to get to where I am, I’ve had challenges but equally there are people who aided me."

"It is important to have structures, systems, experts. It’s important to know what you are doing. You need to be knowledgeable. Create systems, create opportunities but you can’t create them without the framework there’s a certain blueprint that needs to be understood."

"I love teaching and coaching. I love educating."

"There’s less academic professionals in this industry and if we let it die what’s going to happen to our industry. It’s important that we keep studying and keep going further. There are a few people with a Masters in Sport Management let alone a doctorate. It’s important to have some form of education, it becomes easier when you have the knowledge. There’s certain skills that you learn such as critical thinking that you learn in the classroom. Managers, mentors should be knowledgeable so that they don’t lead athletes astray and help get the best out of athletes."

"I always share my own journey and hopefully it’s relatable and can help others. Start early. For those who are starting, know where you are going, know the bigger picture. What you do today should speak to the bigger picture. There may be deviations, there may be detours and challenges and obstacles but ultimately when you see the bigger picture and you see the destination it becomes easier."

"For those who are at home, don’t give up and get involved, be intentional about what you do and where you go, who you speak to. Also try other things related to what you do. Don’t give up."

"Yes I wear many hats and all the hats I wear are in sport."

"I’ve built myself in a way that I’m connected in various sports channels that allow me to go anywhere. Practically equip yourself that’s the most important thing."

"I hope to water this seed called women’s football."

"We need to position ourselves and serve by creating a path for the future generation. I would like to change any narrative that fuelled inferiority in our sports and in the society. I wish to better other people’s lives."

"Today media coverage of women’s sport is better. Today we have at least one or two women in sports leadership positions. Some women are paid and can put a bit of food on the table. Women can perform on the world stage, so there has been a little evolution."

"My youthfulness and being female had disadvantages as many doors were closed because I am young a woman and not experienced enough, regardless of qualifications and knowledge."

"I refuse to back down, I refuse to stop working hard, I refuse to stop living my truth and be the change I want to see in the world. I still get up to create a better tomorrow and I thrive on challenges."

"We need active systems, qualified people monitoring those systems and accountability."

"I want to be the reason women don’t give up, positively changing one life at a time."