College Women’s Field Hockey | Shae-Lynn Henderson | Meredith College | Graduated

Home Country: South Africa
High School: Woodlands International School, Johannesburg
Degree: Graduated with a BA in Psychology minoring in Biology and Maths
University Placement: Meredith College, North Carolina
Position: Goalkeeper (Quaggas, Mpumalanga Mambas field hockey teams)

Shae-Lynn Henderson is a South African field hockey goalkeeper who secured her opportunity to study and compete in the United States through BRUSA Sports.

Working closely with our team, Shae-Lynn navigated the U.S. college recruitment process and earned a scholarship to Meredith College in North Carolina. From initial evaluation to coach communication and scholarship negotiation, we supported her journey from South Africa to the USA.

Her success highlights how South African athletes can leverage their sporting ability to access international education opportunities through college sport in America.

On the Field

As a goalkeeper for Meredith College, Shae-Lynn competed in NCAA women’s field hockey, developing her technical skills, composure under pressure, and leadership on the field.

Transitioning from South African hockey to the American college system, she adapted quickly and became a key part of the programme.

Academic & Leadership Achievements

Shae-Lynn made the most of her time in the USA, excelling beyond sport.

📰 Editor-in-Chief – Meredith Herald

Shae-Lynn became Editor-in-Chief of the Meredith Herald, leading the student newspaper and overseeing editorial direction.
Read her staff spotlight interview here:
https://www.meredithherald.com/post/staff-spotlight-shae-lynn-henderson

🔬 Undergraduate Research Assistant – AIMSS Study

Shae-Lynn worked on The AIMSS Study, a NIMH-funded project approved by the Meredith College IRB.

Her responsibilities included:

• Data cleaning in SPSS

• Developing individual research questions

• Contributing to research focused on maternal health outcomes through the CenteringPregnancy model

🏘 Community Assistant – Oaks Apartments

Shae-Lynn also served as a Community Assistant, responsible for:

• Building student community engagement

• Creating programming initiatives and events

• Collaborating with the Apartment Manager on engagement strategy

• Ensuring health and safety within the residence community

Her university journey demonstrates how U.S. college sport creates opportunities far beyond the field — combining athletics, academics, leadership and real-world experience.

We are incredibly proud to have supported Shae-Lynn from South Africa to graduating in the United States.

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