Helping girls stay, grow, and thrive in sport.
Empowering the next generation of female athletes through community, resilience, and mentorship.
Willow's Dad, Terry
My dad has always been one of my greatest supporters in sport and in life. From a young age he taught me the importance of believing in myself and chasing what I love. A big part of The Willow Project is my way of honouring that belief and the support he gave me.
What Inspired The Willow Project
My name is Willow Hancock, and I founded The Willow Project after reflecting on my own journey in sport. Throughout my experience as an athlete, I was fortunate to be surrounded by incredible people who supported and believed in me, from my parents to coaches, teammates and mentors who helped shape my experience along the way.
Being surrounded by people who believed in me and showed me how powerful the right environment can be for a young girl in sport. Having that support and encouragement can shape not only the athlete you become but also, the person you grow into.
Girlhood
Through competition and training, I met some incredible girls who became lifelong friends. They made every moment in tennis more enjoyable and supportive. Those friendships felt like sisterhood, and they are a big part of what inspired the community behind The Willow Project.
Role models & mentors
My sister and I always had Georgie to look up to. Someone who played such an important role in our journeys.
That's something I want to pass on through The Willow Project, creating an environment where young girls can learn from, feel inspired by and believe in their own journey.
No Upcoming Events Right Now
We're currently working behind the scenes to create our first Willow events and workshops.
Each one is designed to support girls in sport. Building confidence,
creating friendships, and sharing our real experiences.
We can't wait to share more with you.
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