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in the process of writing a book about taxation for athletes. Juno Sports Tax was founded in 2021.

Sofia said: “We set up Juno Sports Tax because we felt there was a clear gap in the market for high quality, independent, professional specialist tax advice in this area. This was especially true of high-net-worth sports people who have often been the subject of poor advice and targeting around tax evasion.

“It’s fantastic that in such a short space of time our work has been so widely recognised and to have been included in the prestigious Football Black List is a very welcome acknowledgement of our efforts.”

Rhoden and Taylor are members of Excelsior’s reigning Anthrick Corporate Area Development Meet 4x100m relay team. Kayla Harris, who was also a member of that team, awarded her scholarship to teammate Janelia Williams, who is an ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships (Champs) silver medallist in the 200m.

The athletes caught Williams’ eye when they indicated she was a role model in an interview after their victory at the Anthrick Development Meet in 2022. When Williams read the article, as well as saw an Instagram post with the athletes, she was thrilled,

“I was so honoured last year when I read the article in the newspaper stating that I inspire these girls. I wanted to meet them, but leave

“My sponsor GraceKennedy and I will make this an annual scholarship to deserving student athletes who showcase their athletic talents and are also having good grades.”

She encouraged over 100 members of the Excelsior High track team who were present at the ceremony to remain committed to the sport. “I want to encourage you to work hard and don’t let anybody quell your dreams,” she said. “Put in the work, listen to your teachers, your coaches and rewrite your goals and recite them every day and don’t give up.

In 2020, Williams provided 25 tablets to student-athletes forced to attend classes from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also donated furniture and school supplies to educator Stacey-Ann Donaldson who has a reading and homework centre in Kingston.