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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FCN Academy is the world's only e-learning coach education platform built by women, for everyone.
Designed for coaches who want to grow, and for federations who want to retain and develop their female coaching talent. Two membership types. One mission.
Our Courses
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
- 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.
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 Philosophy of Coaching (Launching February 2027)
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
- 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
Fix the System, Not the Women (Launching December 2026)
Our third course is currently in development
Join the waitlist to be notified as soon as this course launches.
Community & network access
Events access
Free Downloadable Resources
Choose the membership that's right for you.
Network Membership
For coaches wanting to be part of our community.
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or $XX/year - save $XX
What's included
- Community & network access
- Events access
- Free Downloadable Resources
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Access Everything
For coaches wanting complete access to the FCN Academy, be part of the community and go the extra mile.
Join the largest network of female coaches and high performance thinkers in the world.
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Or billed annually at £199.50
What's included
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Access to all online courses
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Exclusive masterclasses
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Community & network access
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Events access
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Mentoring Programme
Pricing in P
Download Free Resources!
We have a number of free resources available for coaches and federations
Team Staff Selection Policy (TSSP)
Research Report; Working Towards Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics in the UK
FCN Book Club Library List
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We are the FCN
Founded to change the landscape of women in high performance coaching - not through tick-box solutions, but through genuine education, connection, and systemic change.
FCN Academy is the next step. A dedicated online platform bringing together the world's leading coaches, researchers, and practitioners to support the development of female coaches at every level.
Built for coaches who want to grow. Designed for federations who want to lead.
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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