At RiseHerCo, we believe that sports are just the starting point. We aren’t just building better athletes; we are raising confident, vocal young women equipped for the real world.
Our workshops combine athletic development with essential life tools: learning how to speak up for yourself, stepping up as a leader in your community, mastering everyday communication, and navigating life with resilience and grace.
Building Confidence, Athletic Skills, & Leadership on and off the Court.
Empowering young female athletes in Hampton Roads through volleyball training, self advocating, community impact, and life skills mentorship.
Athletic Mastery: Elevating physical skills, teamwork, and game IQ on the volleyball court.
The Voice & The Value: Teaching young women how to self-advocate, set boundaries, and speak up with confidence in any room.
Community Impact: Equipping girls with the tools to get out, get involved, and lead change right here in Hampton.
Real World Readiness: Essential life skills every young woman needs to know as she steps into high school, college, and beyond.
November-December 2026
Youth and High School Female Athletes
Volleyball Skill Work, Leadership Drills, Mentorship Session
Leadership isn't built in a single day, it’s forged through consistent support, real world guidance, and having someone in your corner who believes in your potential. RiseHerCo mentoring is designed for ambitious young women and student-athletes ages 14 to 20, from high school leaders to college undergraduates looking to sharpen their confidence, professionalism, and real world experience.
In addition to our intensive workshops, RiseHerCo offers intentional mentoring designed to help young women navigate the challenges of growing up, competing, and leading. We focus on:
The Growth Mindset & Accountability: Teaching athletes and students how to reframe setbacks as data points, take ownership of their progress, and constantly push past comfort zones.
Professionalism & Real-World Polish: Equipping young women with essential life skills, from professional communication and interview readiness to how to carry themselves with authority and grace in any room.
One on One Goal Setting & Navigation: Helping participants map out clear milestones for school, sports, and personal development while building resilience against pressure.
Intentional Conversations: Creating a safe, high-expectation space to talk about self-advocacy, boundary setting, leadership presence, and what it truly takes to succeed.
Whether you're looking for ongoing guidance or a trusted mentor to help you unlock your next level of maturity and performance, RiseHerCo is here to walk the path with you.
At RiseHerCo, we are building more than better athletes, we are investing in the next generation of confident leaders, self advocates, and professionals across Hampton. But we can't do it alone.
We are actively seeking mission driven local businesses, community leaders, and corporate partners who want to align their brand with youth leadership, athletics, and empowerment. When you partner with RiseHerCo, your support directly fuels our workshops, mentoring scholarships, and community impact initiatives.
Why Partner With RiseHerCo?
Community Impact: Directly invest in the confidence and leadership development of young women in Hampton.
Brand Visibility: Showcase your business to local families, student-athletes, and community leaders through our website, events, and materials.
Building Future Leaders: Help equip the workforce and collegiate leaders of tomorrow with essential professionalism and life skills.
Every contribution directly supports RiseHerCo’s mission, funding workshop venues, printing workbook materials, and providing resources for young women across Hampton Roads to build confidence, leadership, and professional skills. Thank you for investing in the future!
As a former multi-sport high school athlete (competing in volleyball, track, and swimming) and a current high school assistant varsity volleyball coach, I’ve lived the lessons of discipline, resilience, and teamwork from every angle. I know what it takes to compete, to push through fatigue, and to step up when the pressure is on.
But I also know that the most important game happens outside the gym. I founded RiseHerCo to bridge the gap between athletic performance and real world power. My goal is to give young women the tools to speak up for themselves, lead with absolute confidence, and show up boldly in their communities. When our girls rise across every arena, on the court, on the track, and in life, they become unstoppable.
Founder, RiseHerCo & Head Coach
Ovauni Howard
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