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One of Australia's most recognisable female basketball players Racheal Sporn is a truly respected and admired for her outstanding career and now sports commentary. Rachel is a great keynote speaker and well-recognised as a strong female role model. Racheal is also a savvy business woman and has some very interesting and aspiring stories to tell. Described as funny, down to earth, captivating and inspiring she is the perfect speaker for any audience.

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Testimonials for Rachel Sporn

“Rachael Sporn was terrific last night; so natural and a great combination of humour, passion and motivation.”
Sophie Mibus - Manager of Marketing and Development, Annesley College

“Rachael Sporn presented an excellent speech relating her background in country Victoria through to her achievements in international women’s basketball and 3 Olympic medals. She provided a recognisable link to leadership for younger people, and brought credibility through her exemplary record as an Australian sports person. She expanded upon 7 themes of performance taught by her Olympic Coach, which could be applied universally to leadership endeavour throughout life. On a personal level, Rachael is a quality champion who is most amiable and exudes the values that all Australians admire.”
Geoffrey Carruthers - Convenor, Champions of the Bush

“Rachael was warmly welcomed by 170 netball & football players, spectators & officials. Her natural story telling ability deemed to be a winner with the crowd. Her sense of humour and funny anecdotes were what kept the crowd enthralled through out her speech. She spoke about her upbringing in a small country town, and enjoyment for that lifestyle, something we all could relate to. Rachael won over the entire crowd, a night I'm sure many will remember.”
Karinne Woollatt - Corporate Services PA, District Council of Ceduna

“Rachael was very well received at our conference. I personally thoroughly enjoyed her presentation and found her to be very inspiring. The fact that she bought her Olympic medals along with her and allowed us all to touch them, I felt very honoured by.”
Sharan Towns - Mortgage Choice Limited

“Conference delegates consistently rated Rachael as the most popular speaker, coupled with comments such as 'inspirational', 'very enjoyable ­ great speaker' and 'motivational'. Rachael's natural confidence instantly won over the entire room, as she shared the story of her career, and all the ups and downs it has brought about, over the years. Genuine warmth, great sense of humour and inspirational story, makes Rachael an ideal speaker for any engagement ­ corporate or otherwise!”
Sarah Kelly - Australian Hotels Association
Rachel Sporn Travels from SA
Fee Range: .Up to $5000

Rachel Sporn's Biography

One of Australia's most recognisable female basketball players Racheal Sporn is a truly respected and admired for her outstanding career and now sports commentary.  Rachel is a great keynote speaker and well-recognised as a strong female role model. Racheal is also a savvy business woman and has some very interesting and aspiring stories to tell. Described as funny, down to earth, captivating and inspiring she is the perfect speaker for any audience.    

Rachel Sporn is one of the stars of Australian Basketball. Playing for Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL, Rachel has won the WNBL’s Most Valuable Player award in 1996 and 1997. Her 1997 season was simply outstanding as she led in scoring (average22 points per game), field goal percentage (56%) and rebounding (186 rebounds).  

That same year Rachel Sporn was also named in the All Star Five for the sixth time and has claimed victory in five grand finals. Rachel is WNBL’s all time leading scorer, and is now in great stead to become Captain of the Australian Opals in the near future. On May 29, 1998, Rachel was drafted to play for the WNBA in the United States for the new expansion team - THE DETROIT SHOCK. This was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream for Rachel and she has enjoyed making an impact on the international arena.  

Rachel Sporn aimed to continue to play in Australia’s WNBL Summer Season as her main goal still remained to win gold with the Australian Opals at the Sydney 2000Games. Unfortunately for Rachel, her plans for the 1999/2000 WNBL season were hampered by a knee injury she received playing for Detroit in the WNBA. This caused her to miss most of the WNBL season.  

Rachel is an experienced radio announcer, having hosted a four hour lives ports programme every Sunday afternoon on 5AA in Adelaide. She has confidence and an energetic personality which has ensured her success as a public spokesperson. Rachel also often appears as a model for Harris Scarfe retailers, and is available for guest speaking with polished presentation skills.

Speaking Topics Include

  • World of sport
  • Basketball
  • Work ethic
  • Overcoming challenges
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