“…In other words, the communal qualities often attributed to women (e.g., kindness, softness, and empathy) inherently clash with the agentic qualities demanded to succeed and excel in sports, particularly within leadership positions (Cooky et al, 2021;Cooky et al, 2013). This ultimately presents significant barriers to women's career prospects, preventing them from flourishing in the male-dominated sporting world (Gurrieri, 2021;Karlik & Wolden, 2023).…”