Coaching Women and Girls Resources
Learn more about physical, physiological and psychosocial considerations which impact women and girls and their participation in sport.
Coach profiles
Coaches play a critical role in creating positive environments for women and girls. Read more about how these coaches have reflected the needs of women and girls in their practice.
Sharon Hannan (Athletics)
Sharon shares her experiences on how she supported others to understand their role in creating safe spaces for women and girls.
Josh Ungerer (Water Polo)
Josh shares his experience on how he has supported teenage girls to build self-confidence and courage.
Alex Zarb (Canoe Slalom)
Alex shares her experiences on how she has created supportive and understanding environments for teenage girls.
Isabel O'Callaghan (Olympic Weightlifting)
Isabel shares her experiences on how she supports women of all ages to find their strength.
Kareena Preston (Swimming)
Kareena shares her experiences on how she builds trust with teenage girls to have important conversations.
Renae Nottage (Netball)
Renee shares her experiences on how she has balanced creating social and competitive environments.
Physical considerations
Develop your understanding of physical considerations which may impact the experience of women and girls in sport.
ACL Injuries in women and girls
Listen to this podcast.
Breast support and community sport
Read this short article.
Reducing ACL injuries in women and girls
Read this short article.
Psychosocial considerations
Develop your understanding of psychosocial considerations which may impact the experience of women and girls in sport.
Bowling with Babies
Read more about the Bowling with Babies program.
Caulfield Bowls Club
Read more about Caulfield Bowls Club.
Bass Coast Breakers
Read more about the Bass Coast Breakers.
A coach's role in creating a positive relationship with body image
Listen to this podcast.
Creating inclusive and respectful environments in community sport
Listen to this podcast.
Welcoming women to a new sport
This webinar is centred around the topic of supporting women entering a new sport. We welcomed Megan Sutherland and Sue McGill to talk about their experiences.
Belonging and connection for women and girls in sport
This webinar is centred around the topic of creating belonging and connection for women and girls. We welcomed Clare Hanlon and Emily Shepard to talk about their experiences.
Physiological considerations
Develop your understanding of physiological considerations which may impact the experience of women and girls in sport.
Menstruation, hormonal contraception and coaching women and girls
Listen to this podcast.
Supporting athletes experiencing menstruation
Read this short article.