Former England netball captain Pamela Cookey visited two Arlesey schools to coach and inspire students.
Pamela Cookey, who earned 114 caps during her 11-year tenure with the Roses, visited Gothic Mede Academy and Etonbury Academy.
Now retired, she is an ambassador for The Mintridge Foundation, a charity that uses sporting role models to encourage all young people to have a positive relationship with sport.
She said: "What an awesome day had at the two schools meeting aspirational sports stars and well-rounded pupils.
"The sun was not the only thing shining.
"Thank you for having me visit, it was a pleasure to meet the teachers and the students and hopefully my story will help in some way."
At Etonbury Pamela led a Q&A session with GCSE and BTEC students on the importance of strength and conditioning routines.
The highlight of her visits was on the court, where she put pupils through their paces with tailor-made sessions.
Charity founder, Alex Wallace said: "Aspirations were raised and there was a genuine buzz from students and staff alike having Pamela deliver her story and coaching.
"What a day!"
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