“She is the Best Female Coach”: Female Swimming Coaches’ Experiences of Sexism

Siegele, Jessica; Hardin, Robin; Taylor, Elizabeth A.; Smith, Allison

doi:10.17161/jis.v13i1.11676

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“…Additionally, many of the multilevel barriers and supports identified in the present study have been similarly documented in other research conducted internationally 3,32,33 and across different sporting codes (e.g. NCAA 18,34,35 ). Ongoing efforts to target such barriers (e.g.…”

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Barriers, supports and constraints on women coaching in tennis

Pill,

Petersen,

Agnew

et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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Background In Australia, there are fewer women in tennis coaching roles. Identifying the barriers (and supports) for women in sport coaching roles is necessary to inform the development of strategies that will address this underrepresentation of women in such roles. Aim This study aimed to examine the experiences of women in tennis coaching roles in Australia. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 women coaches (Mage = 45.5 ± 11.6 years) purposefully sampled from Tennis Australia ‘coach members’. An inductive thematic analysis was conducted. The investigation was underpinned by the ecological systems theory. Findings Five themes were drawn from the analysis of the interview transcripts: (a) stereotypically male profession, (b) career instability and longevity, (c) family/work-life tension, (d) organisational support and (e) career advancement opportunities. Conclusion This study provides important insight into strategies that may assist in addressing the gender disparity that exists in the sport coaching profession. Specifically, increased provision of support (e.g. organisational support), guidance in relation to pursuing a coaching career, developmental opportunities and financial support will be important to attracting and retaining women in coaching roles.

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confidence: 82%

Barriers, supports and constraints on women coaching in tennis

Pill,

Petersen,

Agnew

et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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“…It is important to note that intersectionality also includes the social relation between race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and disability (Burton, 2015). Research regarding women in sport leadership has confirmed additional barriers for intersecting identities, such as parental status/motherhood (Siegele, Hardin, Smith, & Taylor, 2020) and sexual orientation (Walker & Melton, 2015). However, this study's focus is on gender and ethnicity.…”

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Double Punch to the Glass Ceiling: Career Experiences and Challenges of Ethnic Minority Female Athletic Directors

Welch¹,

Siegele

Hardin

2021

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal

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Women continue to struggle to reach senior-level leadership positions in collegiate sports, and ethnic minorities face the challenges due to their ethnicity as well. This research examined the experiences and challenges of ethnic minority women who are collegiate athletic directors at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Semistructured interviews were conducted with eight participants using intersectionality as a theoretical framework. Three themes emerged from the data analysis: (a) intersectional challenges, (b) questions of competence, and (c) professional support. The women were continually battling the idea of having to prove themselves and negotiating the challenges of being an ethnic minority woman working in collegiate athletics. They credit their professional networks as a valuable resource during their career progression. The women noted that sexism was more prevalent in their experiences than issues related to their ethnicity. The masculine athletic director stereotype persists in collegiate sports, but the findings of this study can contest the notion of a standard leadership identity that has long been perceived as a White man.

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“…Research has examined the challenges women encounter while trying to gain entrance into the collegiate athletics profession (Hardin et al, 2017;Siegele et al, 2020;Taylor et al, 2018). Hardin and colleagues (2017) described the glass door concept as an extension of the glass ceiling.…”

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Career Experiences of Female Registered Dietitians in NCAA Division I Athletic Departments

Hardin

Antle

Beasley

2021

JIS

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association passed legislation in 2014 to allow for unlimited meals and snacks for college athletes. This policy change created a need for full-time registered dietitians (RDs) to ensure student-athletes are properly fueled and monitor their dietary habits. RDs are now considered to be a key member of the college athlete holistic care team, and this has created a unique professional niche for RDs. There is a lack of research exploring the experiences and challenges of this emerging profession in college athletic departments. Nine RDs working in NCAA Division I athletic departments participated in semi-structured interviews to examine their career experiences. Three themes were constructed from the data analysis: (a) professional transition; (b) nutritional education; and (c) (dis)respect. The respondents discussed their participation in sport or volunteer experience was what pushed them to pursue a career as a sports dietician. One of the primary functions of their position is to build trust with the student-athletes and provide them with nutritional education so they will develop healthy eating habits. The respondents also struggled with a lack of acceptance of the importance of their position on the interprofessional care team. Some had positive experiences with administrators, but most had negative experiences and a general lack of understanding of the professional expertise they had.

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“She is the Best Female Coach”: Female Swimming Coaches’ Experiences of Sexism

Cited by 5 publications

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Barriers, supports and constraints on women coaching in tennis

Barriers, supports and constraints on women coaching in tennis

Double Punch to the Glass Ceiling: Career Experiences and Challenges of Ethnic Minority Female Athletic Directors

Career Experiences of Female Registered Dietitians in NCAA Division I Athletic Departments

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