When Women Coach, Sport Wins.
The world's only e-learning platform created by female coaches, for the entire coaching system.
When Women Coach, Sport Wins.
The world's only online coaching academy dedicated to increasing the number of women in high performance coaching.
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Designed for coaches who want to connect, share and develop, and for federations who want to increase, retain and develop their female coaching talent.
Latest Online Courses
More courses will be added in 2027 and beyond!
Navigating The Coaching System (Launching July 2026)
How to bring your best self to the job of coaching.
You will learn to
- Learn from some of sports greatest coaches through their lived experiences
- How to understand the coaching system you are in
- How to coach in every direction
- Identify what drains you and what drives you as a coach
The Coach As A Performer (Launching October 2026)
Understanding the structural barriers holding female coaches back.
You will learn to
- Understand how to treat yourself as a performer
- How to better perform under pressure
- Learn from some of sports greatest coaches through their lived experiences
- Apply practical tools to your own coaching
How to Build an Effective Network (Launching December 2026)
Our third course is currently in development
Join the waitlist to be notified as soon as this course launches.
Join Our Global Network Of Elite & Developing Coaches
Whether you want to connect, share or develop, choose a Membership that's right for you
The FCN Coach Network Membership gives you the opportunity to become part of one of the world’s largest global networks of female coaches. Coaching can feel isolating, Don't let It Be.
For over a decade, FCN has connected, supported and amplified coaches across sports, countries and performance levels — creating meaningful conversations, opportunities and visibility for women in coaching worldwide. Now, through the FCN Academy, you can become part of that community.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into coaching, navigating the realities of high-performance sport, balancing multiple roles, or simply looking for people who genuinely understand the journey — this is a space built for you.
Inside the FCN Coach Network, you’ll find honest conversations, practical learning, lived experiences and genuine connection with coaches from around the world.
Coach development isn’t just about qualifications and courses. It’s about confidence, belonging, visibility, support and having people around you who understand the realities of coaching.
What's Included:
✔️ Build your own FCN Profile
✔️ Access one of the World's largest female coaching communities
✔️ Monthly live webinars (beginning August 2026)
✔️ Downloadable Resources
✔️ One free online course lesson per month
The Impact of your Membership
➡ Be part of a movement advocating for greater visibility, opportunity and support for female coaches globally
➡ Help build this community led learning space where female coaches can connect openly, learn collectively and be part of something bigger
➡ Support, encourage and mentor fellow coaches navigating the realities of coaching and leadership
The FCN Coach Network Membership gives you the opportunity to become part of one of the world’s largest global networks of female coaches. Coaching can feel isolating, Don't let It Be.
For over a de…
The Full Access Membership is designed for coaches who want more than just access to a network — it’s for coaches who want to actively develop, learn and grow within a global community built specifically through the lens of female coaching experiences.
Built on more than 12 years of the Female Coaching Network, this membership combines community, coach education and real-world learning to support women navigating the realities of coaching and leadership in sport.
Alongside everything included in the free Coach Network Membership, Premium Members gain full access to the FCN Academy learning experience.
Become an FCN Academy Founding Member with our Early Bird Offer!
Whats included:
✔️ Join our global network of coaches; connect with coaches via our DM's and forum
✔️ Access to our online courses
✔️ Join our monthly live webinars
✔️ Access the full Insights Library
✔️ 50% off all Guided Programmes
Impact of Your Membership
➡ Your paid membership help us fund FCN Academy scholarships and development opportunities for coaches who may not otherwise be able to access coach education
➡ You are helping us to create systemic change for female coaches in a variety of sports
EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP
Join before 31st December 2026, and not only will you pay half price membership fees, you will become an official FCN Founding Member!
✅ 50% off for your first 12 months
✅ Your name to appear on the FCN Academy Founding Members page
✅ Help shape coach education for female coaches globally
✅ Help us create change
The Full Access Membership is designed for coaches who want more than just access to a network — it’s for coaches who want to actively develop, learn and grow within a global community built specifica…
then $15 per month for 9 months
then $30 per month
Download Free Resources!
We have a number of free resources available for coaches and federations that both support systemic change and help coaches navigate the current coaching systems.
Team Staff Selection Policy (TSSP)
Research Report: Working Towards Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics in the UK
Advancing Female Coaches in Individual Sports in the UK (2026)
FCN Book Club Library List and more
Join Our Guided Mentoring Programmes
Launching in 2027, join this shared learning experience with coaches from around the Globe at different levels of development.
Coach Insights Library
Learn from coaches, leaders and experts working at every level of sport
When Women Coach,
Sport Wins
The FCN Academy explores what it means to be a coach.
Built through lived experiences, global insights and real coaching conversations, our learning goes beyond technical knowledge to explore confidence, leadership, identity, culture, belonging and the realities of navigating coaching systems.
Who we've worked with
What our members say
Hear from the people who are already part of the FCN community.
"FCN Academy has completely changed how I think about my own performance as a coach. The content is practical, evidence-based, and unlike anything else available in coach education right now."
Sarah Johnson
Head Coach, British Swimming
"We've been looking for something like this for years. FCN Academy gives our female coaches a dedicated space to develop, connect, and grow — and it's already having a measurable impact on retention."
Anna Camberside
Director of Coaching, UK Coaching
"I've done a lot of CPD over the years but nothing has felt as relevant or as well-designed as this. The advisory board brings a level of expertise that you just don't find anywhere else."
Zoe Pointon
Safeguarding Lead, Archery Ireland
Katie Krieble - USA Wrestling
"Thank you for bringing us all together, it always feels good to get to relate to other female coaches. Thank you for the development and resources."
Mechelle Freeman - Former USATF Head Relay Coach
"That’s what this group’s best benefit has been for me too – connecting with someone who is just like you."
Carla Nicholls - Paralympic Head Coach, Athletics Canada
“I support the FCN for the obvious reasons, if we don’t support ourselves, we will not move forwards. This network is making a difference to women in sport leadership roles, coaching roles and because of this, every aspect of sport will improve. If sport can get it right, the world will be in a better place, why? Because sport saves lives…full stop.”
Jane Figueiredo - IOC Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024 & NCAA Diving Coach
"I didn't feel like coaching was the way I wanted to go anymore. But having these women around me, like Vicky, it's given me a lot of courage. It reminded me that there's more to coaching than just the daily grind."
Sara Symington - former Head of Olympic Programme, British Cycling, and RFL Board member
“The fact a community of women has been created, has been incredible. Women tend to have more impostor syndrome – I do – and it’s having that encouragement to have confidence in what you’re doing. I’ve just learned that you’re not in it alone.”
Irene Torealba - Climbing Coach, Australia
“I’’m over excited to be part of this program with so many amazing talented coaches, being able to connect with these strong women that understand the struggles of high performance, where we can be vulnerable and celebrate everyone achievements has been very powerful and inspirational, especially coming from a very new sport, Sport Climbing.”
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