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Two genders…. o ne goal. o ne basket. o ne finish line. o ne lane. one homeplate. one head coach. Two genders…. Yet. Women coach only 2% of men’s collegiate sports teams….
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Women coach only 2% of men’s collegiate sports teams…. Breakdown of head coaching population in men’s collegiate sports teams by gender in 2012. Data from independent study; Women in Intercollegiate Sport: A Longitudinal, National Thirsty-Five Year Update 1977-2012 (Brooklyn College) Brooklyn, New York
Women coach less then half of women’s collegiate sports teams. Breakdown of population of head coaches in women’s collegiate sports teams by gender, 2012 Data from independent study; Women in Intercollegiate Sport: A Longitudinal, National Thirsty-Five Year Update 1977-2012 (Brooklyn College) Brooklyn, New York
gender roles (e.g. raising kids, performing household responsibilities, non-supportive spouses) prevent them from pursuing their coaching dreams.
lack of support from athletic administration acts as a barrier for the promotion/selection for a head coaching position.