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Coach training leaves gaps in addressing girls' and women's needs in sport
"There is a systemic failure in the training of coaches for female athletes," says Ådne Ausland, a researcher at the University of Agder.
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A survey of 779 coaches working with female athletes in Norway and Sweden found a systemic failure in coach training, with many lacking knowledge of issues and needs specific to girls and women. Researchers led by Ådne Ausland of the University of Agder identified this gap through the study, which was published in Sports Coaching Review and the International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. The findings highlight the need for more targeted education for coaches to better support female athletes.
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