Serve to Succeed
inspiring girls to lead on court and in life
Serve to Succeed brings together women leaders to inspire and empower the next generation from Philpott’s Girls Leadership program through an afternoon of tennis and mentoring.
Thank you to our 2024 Event Sponsors
ABOUT SERVE TO SUCCEED
Serve to Succeed provides an important development opportunity for our Philpott youth, and an immediate chance for executives to give back to the next generation of leaders.
This intimate event brings together women leaders and youth from Philpott’s Girls Leadership program for an afternoon of tennis, followed by an off-court mentoring and networking session where the girls can learn and be inspired by the stories and experiences of seasoned executives.
Network with Leaders from diverse industries
Our sponsors and executive participants represent a wide range of roles and industries. Participants have included professionals from global engineering firm Arup, financial service firms, law firms, packaged good companies, and entrepreneurs running women-owned businesses.
Meet Special Guest Caroline cameron
Sportsnet host and well-known broadcaster, Caroline Cameron, has been a special guest at Serve to Succeed each year, inspiring participants and sponsors with her engaging presence and encouragement; along with insights on the growth and success of women’s professional sports. She passionately emphasises that it all starts at grassroots events like this one, where executives and youth alike create a positive environment and learn from each other.
Provide a Development opportunity for Philpott youth
This event aces it when it comes to providing a meaningful development opportunity for our youth. They are given a safe environment to practice and build networking skills, be comfortable in a room of executives, and share their own stories with confidence. Our special spotlight interviews also offer the chance to practice their public speaking skills in front of a supportive group rooting for their success.
Enjoy spotlight Interviews
Putting Caroline Cameron’s media skills to work, we include short interviews throughout the day, with our youth and executives, to learn from each other’s stories and advice.
Pictured here, Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald’s Canada, shares her personal mantra to “be your authentic self”, and the importance of leaning into new opportunities; which was important in her rise at McDonald’s, where she held a variety of roles across North America on her way to a C-suite position.
Be part of A special community of support
Philpott youth are introduced to the broader tennis community which is known for its inclusivity, camaraderie, and shared passion for sport.
Knowing that there is a special community to support you and ‘have your back’ is a priceless asset that breeds confidence and belonging. Ultimately, these feelings of support provide a foundation for youth to aim high, pursue their goals with confidence, and in time, pay it forward to others as well.
Play tennis with Professional tennis player, Kayla Cross.
Professional tennis player and Philpott Player Ambassador, Kayla Cross, took time from her busy touring schedule to spend the entire day with us. Participants loved the chance to be on court with Kayla and see her perfect shots up close! Kayla joined for the networking portion as well.
Enjoy a Professionally lead tennis Session
The 2024 event was lead by a team of tennis professionals from the Granite Club. They ran through a cardio tennis format that kept everyone moving and meeting each other and showcasing their best shots.
Keep girls in sport
This event also plays a role in keeping girls engaged in sport and healthy activity, at an age when dropout rates in sport are high among girls. From sharing laughs on the court to connecting with inspiring executives who prove that tennis and staying active can be lifelong passions that remain an important part of their successful lives, this event gives girls every reason to keep swinging.
A special chance to give back
The best part about Serve to Succeed is the immediate chance to give back to our youth in a unique event that brings together our program participants and supporters.
The executive participants are keen to make a difference, offering a full afternoon of their time, and sharing their resources and expertise to support the Philpott community.
From EVENT participants
Osler, Hoskin, & Harcourt
Angie
Philpott Coach and Philpott Leadership program graduate
