BIOGRAPHY

Dawn Venturas | Sports Leadership and Consultancy, Professional Sports Coach & Talent Identification  

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Notable Achievement: First female Head Coach of any Male Saudi National Team, breaking gender barriers in Saudi Arabian sports. To date 5 World Medals for Saudi Paralympic Swimming as Head Coach 2024-2025

Early Life and Education.

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Background: Grew up in Southern Africa, representing Regionally and Nationally in both Baseball and Field Hockey.

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Education: Completed a sports degree as a student - athlete at Cardiff Met (2005) in the United Kingdom.

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Athletic Career: Played international hockey for Olympic Squad Team Greece during her time in the UK.

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Coaching Career

Middle East Endeavors: Established largest female sports coaching brand in Dubai, UAE, over 15 years.

Transition to Saudi Arabia: In October 2023, joined Aramco and Al Qadsiah Football Club in Dammam to oversee aquatics development, focusing on youth and girls' programmes.

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Paralympic Coaching: Appointed head coach of the Saudi Paralympic Swimming Team, leading them in the World Championships in Berlin, Germany, in May 2024.

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Impact and Recognition

Breaking Barriers: As the first female head coach of an all-male Saudi national team, she challenged traditional gender roles in the region.

 

Speaker for KSA Women Leaders 2025, Forbes 30/50, Global Sports Integrity Female Leadership Speaker.

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Advocacy: Actively promotes the inclusion of youth and girls in sports, aiming to develop future champions in Saudi Arabia.  As a professional female coach in male dominated industry, leading the change in New Saudi Arabian sports landscape.

 

More info if needed at www.dawnventuras.com