Skip to main content

Posts from ACE in South Africa and Coaching & Sports Enrichment from 2017

ACE Student-Athletes Constructing a Greenhouse

Lasting Impact

 Published by Mickayla Hinkle, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
Before my journey to South Africa began I had one constant question on my mind, “What kind of impact will…
Read more
Mountain Overlook in South Africa

Perspective Gained and Changed

 Published by Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming and Diving
Now back on U.S. soil, I’ve used the last few days to decompress and to reflect heavily on our trip…
Read more
Araad Playing with Chid Outside

Thank You, Nomzamo

 Published by Araad Fisher, Duke Men's Wrestling
In recalling my 3 week ACE experience in the surrounding area of Cape Town, South Africa, it’s difficult to give…
Read more
ACE in South Africa Group at an Overlook

Leaving With More Than We Came With

 Published by Chloë Lewis, Duke Women's Lacrosse
The three weeks that our ACE team spent exploring and coaching in South Africa flew by.  During our first two…
Read more
ACE Student-Athlete Standing Atop Overlook

Coming Home

 Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
These past three weeks in South Africa have been both filled with ups and downs and experiences that will forever…
Read more
ACE Student-Athletes and Kids Playing Steal the Bacon Outside

Second Week in Gordon’s Bay

 Published by Chloë Lewis, Duke Women's Lacrosse, and Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women’s Beach Volleyball
Our second week in Gordon’s Bay was the last week for the sports program we were running for the kids in…
Read more
ACE Student-Athletes and Kids Playing on the Rugby Pitch

A Rugby Crash Course for Two Beginners

 Published by Teaghan Cowles, Stanford Women's Softball, and Sean Tate, Duke Men's Swimming & Diving
As a softball player and a swimmer, neither of us knew anything about rugby: the teams, the rules, or even how points…
Read more
ACE Coaches at Sports Camp

First Week in Gordon’s Bay

 Published by Chelsea Red-Horse Mohl, Stanford Women's Beach Volleyball
With our first week in Gordon's Bay already gone, I am filled with so many experiences and memories. The opportunity…
Read more
ACE in South Africa Group at an Overlook of Gordon's Bay

Looking Past the Clouds

 Published by Christine Streisel, Duke Women's Track and Field
Molweni! The first week of ACE in South Africa has been amazing and we’ve already learned so much in such…
Read more