Empowering her game: Exploring the importance of gender-informed coaching

When it comes to addressing the underlying causes of barriers to girls’ sports participation, the role coaches play is tremendous. Yet in most sports environments today, everything from girls’ physiology to unique relational needs are still not accounted for.


Download this research paper to take a deeper look into the impact coaches have on girls’ participation in sports and the role they can play in making sport equal. 

WHAT OUR RESEARCH EXPLORES

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THE CURRENT COACHING LANDSCAPE

Uncover the impact of current practices on the experience of girls in sports across Europe.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

Learn from sports organizations and coaches that are embracing gender-sensitive practices.
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ACTIONABLE STEPS FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE

Discover how you can take your coaching practices to the next level with our top tips.

FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD

This research paper was developed as part of the adidas Breaking Barriers Project in collaboration with experts Women Win, Savanta, and Common Goal.

READ OUR OTHER RESEARCH PAPER

More Obstacles Than Achievements: An exploration of the key hurdles to girls' participation in sport in Europe and opportunities that remain

This research paper, developed in collaboration with topic experts Women Win and Common Goal, examines the state of girls’ sport in the EU looking at the barriers that limit and/or hinder sport participation, and the actionable opportunities that remain. 

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