Kovsies Provided Karla with Perfect Balance to Excel

The University of the Free State (UFS) not only gave Karla Pretorius an opportunity to kickstart her illustrious netball career, but she believes it also provided her with a balanced environment to thrive in as a student.
The Protea star, coach, mother, and dietitian has fond memories of her Kovsie times and says it set a platform for her to excel on and off the court.
And this perspective now forms part of the knowledge Pretorius, who has played in three World Cups and became only the fifth South African to reach 100 tests, is now imparting to aspiring youngsters.
She features in the UFS Sporting Legends project, which acknowledges current and former Kovsie sports stars by celebrating their journeys in a video and story series.
The series looks at the impact the UFS has had on their careers, how it has uniquely shaped them, and helped them to excel - whether in sport or work.