» Coaching Female Athletes

Coming soon - a new and improved publication! Stay tuned in the Spring 2011!!

This publication is designed for coaches by coaches and athletes to address important issues about coaching female athletes. It was designed as a result of repeated requests for information on this topic. The intent of this publication is to build a positive approach to coaching female athletes. It is important to remember that every athlete is different and that an athlete-centred model is the best way to meet the individual needs of all athletes. This resource has information on keeping young women involved in sport as well as meeting the needs of the elite athlete.

Coaching Female Athletes

 

Links and Resources

The Female Athlete Perspective (Harber)

BodySense

LTAD - Implication for the Female Athlete (Harber)

LTAD & Female Athelte Psychosocial (Humbert, Beliveau)

Female Athlete Development 2010 update (Harber, Beliveau)

The Female Athlete Triad - June 1, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians

 

Organizations

ProMOTION Plus

Canadian Association of the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) 

Women in Coaching (CAC)  

Canadian Sport for Life