Women Who Coach
Don't think you can. Know you can
UK Coaching wants to encourage and inspire more women to get into coaching
Learn from empowering female role models and leading experts and be inspired to take that first step on your rewarding journey.
From powerful personal stories, to tips on career progression, to health and lifestyle advice, to strategies for conquering gender stereotypes in sport and in coaching, this Toolkit demonstrates UK Coaching's commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive coaching workforce and sporting landscape.
With women greatly under-represented in senior coaching positions and leadership roles, we shine a spotlight on how we can break down barriers, increase self-confidence in the female coaching workforce and raise awareness of deeply-ingrained issues – thereby encouraging more women to join the coaching family and supporting existing coaches to expand their skills.
Breaking glass ceilings
People need to understand the strength of a diverse coaching staff and employ people based solely on their skills and experience. Female coaches can bring something different and that should be seen positively.
Director of Women's Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders. See 'Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner' below
Don’t let fear stand in your way
I am more than my headscarf. I am more than that narrative. I hold the pen and write my own narrative… People put barriers up, but I don’t see them, because they are not my barriers.
National Ambassador for Women in Football, UEFA B Licence holder. See 'Trailblazer Annie' feature
No deadline for new beginnings
My message to women who might feel it’s too late to start coaching is that it’s never too late to change your lifestyle. I’m 79 now!
Founder Silverfit. See ‘Meet the Inspirational IronGran’ below
Barrier Breakers: Women Changing the Game
Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner!
Director of Women's Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders Giselle Mather has enjoyed 'The Mother of All Coaching Journeys'
HIGH PERFORMANCE
'I have more labels than a jar of jam'
Trailblazer Annie says 'I am not an X Factor sob story' and wants to celebrate her achievements. 'It can be done. It has been done. I’m doing it.'
ETHNICITY
Empowering Muslim Role Model
Tahira Islam urges other women not to let fears of prejudice deter them from pursuing their passions.
RELIGION
Meet The Inspirational 'IronGran'
Edwina Brocklesby is coaching and coaxing older people to become healthier and happier by providing fitness, fun and friendship.
AGE
Get into Coaching eLearning Course
Enrol on our online course and explore through challenging scenarios the roles and responsibilities of an assistant coach.
More Stories from Inspiring Women
Changing the Culture
Why we need to make a commitment to get more women into cricket coaching.
CASE STUDY
Harnessing Diversity to Elevate Coaching for All
Embracing cognitive diversity and promoting mental health awareness can transform coaching environments, enhancing the experience for all participants
READ IT NOW
Coaching for All
Series of video case studies investigating the importance of embracing diversity at all levels of sport.
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