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Sport·22/07/2026Résumé IA

Female Coaches Remain a Minority in African Women's Football Despite Progress

The upcoming Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) highlights the low number of female head coaches in African women's football, with only four of 16 teams led by women. Despite a FIFA rule requiring female assistant coaches and regional efforts like COSAFA's mandate, challenges persist in trust and support, though some progress and optimism for future female coaches are noted.

Deutsche Welle

5 min de lecture

The Rarity of Female Tennis Coaches and Efforts to Change It

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Sport·23/06/2026Résumé IA

The Rarity of Female Tennis Coaches and Efforts to Change It

Despite strides in gender equality, female tennis coaches remain a rarity, especially at the top level. Factors include societal perceptions, family commitments, and the traditional role of male hitting partners. Initiatives like the WTA's Coach Inclusion Programme aim to create clearer pathways for women in coaching.

BBC Sport

6 min de lecture

The Scarcity of Female Tennis Coaches: Challenges and Initiatives

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Sport·23/06/2026Résumé IA

The Scarcity of Female Tennis Coaches: Challenges and Initiatives

Despite strides in gender equality, female tennis coaches remain rare, especially at the top level. Factors include societal perceptions, family commitments, and the role of male hitting partners. Initiatives like the WTA's Coach Inclusion Programme aim to create clearer pathways for women in coaching.

Mirra Andreeva's French Open Win Highlights Importance of Female Coaches

Mirra Andreeva's French Open title win showcases her strong, playful relationship with coach Conchita Martínez, emphasizing the importance of female coaches in tennis, as also seen with Marta Kostyuk and coach Sandra Zaniewska.

Guardian Sport

4 min de lecture

PWR Launches 10-Point Plan to Increase Female Coaches in Elite Rugby

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Sport·04/05/2026Résumé IA

PWR Launches 10-Point Plan to Increase Female Coaches in Elite Rugby

Premiership Women's Rugby will introduce a 10-point plan next season to increase female coaches at international level, addressing a situation where only one top-10 nation (New Zealand) is currently led by a woman. The scheme includes financial investment, training programmes, and potential minimum standards for female coaches at clubs. Research with the RFU produced a 100-page report on diversifying coaching in the women's game.

Guardian Sport

3 min de lecture