Player Profile: Isabella Amm (Springfield Convent School)
Isabella Amm has featured frequently on the SuperSport Schools Plus hockey page during the 2025 season.
That’s because Amm, who plies her trade for Springfield Convent School, in Cape Town, is having one of her best seasons on the AstroTurf and has been a frequent goal-scorer.
She’s lanky, fast, and aggressive, always plays her heart out, and has the skill set to thrive in both indoor and field hockey.
She represents Springfield and Western Province in field hockey and makes magic for the Cape Seals in Pro Series Indoor (PSI) hockey.
Amm is also a prolific goal scorer in both formats. Hockey, in general, has always been her first love. She relived her earliest memories and how she got into the game for SuperSport Schools Plus.
“I started playing when I was in grade two at school,” she said. “Back then, we used to play on grass, and when we got an AstroTurf, that’s when we started playing properly.
“With indoor, I joined the Seals team in u11, and we went to Durban. Since that tournament, I’ve fallen in love with indoor hockey, and every year I play PSI.”
While her love for indoor hockey is strong, Amm has also excelled in the outdoor game over the past four years at Springfield.
She’s one of the most experienced players in her team, having made over 100 appearances since her debut in grade nine.
In 2023, she represented the Western Province u16A side, which won gold in Bloemfontein.
“I enjoy playing indoor, and I also think it has helped me improve my skills in the longer format of the game,” Amm said.
“Since joining the school’s team in grade nine, we have improved so much because back then we were even facing relegation.
“In 2024, we finished fourth in the league, and that was a massive improvement. It’s not all due to me, though. We have done well as a team, and our coaches have got us here.”
Speaking of coaches, Amm has had several who have impacted her career and helped her navigate the ups and downs of the sport. One name, however, stands out.
“I’ve had many people supporting my journey, from family to coaches, and even my sponsor, Osaka. But in terms of coaches, I must say, coach Ziyaad Ismail has done a lot for me. Even behind the scenes, he helps out in every way he can and motivates me all the time. He’s been coaching me since I was in grade eight, and I’m grateful for him.
“In indoor, I’ve had several coaches, and all have played a massive part in making me the player I am today.”
The Springfield vice-captain will again don the blue of Western Province at the u18 SASHOC National Week.
The tournament takes place at St Anne’s DSG, in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, from 30 June until 5 July and will be broadcast LIVE on SuperSport Schools and DStv Channel 216.
Amm said she’s excited to be involved. “I’m quite happy because I didn’t get to represent Western Province last year, so this year it’s exciting.
“We have a really strong team. We have good coaches, and everyone is connected. I hope we medal this year.
“I love playing for Province at IPTs, and I love playing with players from different schools because that’s how you make friends.
“Whenever we play for the province, it’s nice to get to know other players because it helps my game as well, and they’re amazing people.”
The Springfield star also credited her parents for their continuous support throughout the years.
Her plan for 2026 is to play indoor hockey in the Bundesliga 1, but her focus, for now, is solely on finishing the season well.
“We play most of our league games in term three, so it will be a busy term,” Amm acknowledged.
“Obviously, as a team, we want to win as many games as we can, but it will be tough because all the schools have levelled up.
“I think getting a medal with Western Province would be a great achievement before I leave high school. We also want to do well in the league and finish as high as we can,” she said.
Amm and her Western Province teammates will open their IPT account against KZN Inland A on Monday, 30 June, at 11:45.
