Downloads
The Downloads section of the FCN Academy will provide access to a growing library of practical resources, research, and learning materials developed by the Female Coaching Network and partner organisations.
This space will include downloadable PDFs, reports, toolkits, presentations, guides, research projects, and educational resources designed to support coaches, leaders, organisations, and federations working across sport.
The aim of this section is to create an accessible knowledge hub where coaches and sporting organisations can explore evidence-based insights, practical tools, and real-world learning that supports both individual development and wider systemic change.
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Advancing Female Coaches in Individual Sports in the UK (2026)
The Team GB Team Staff Selection Policy outlines the process, principles, criteria and governance used to appoint coaches and support staff to a Team GB delegation for major events such as the Olympic Games. Developed by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Women in Sport, it has been created to provide the foundations for a more transparent, equitable and accountable approach to team staff selection, helping to increase consistency, diversity and confidence within high-performance sport systems.
The Team GB Team Staff Selection Policy outlines the process, principles, criteria and governance used to appoint coaches and support staff to a Team GB delegation for major events such as the Olympic Games. Developed by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Women in Sport, it has been created to provide the foundations for a more transparent, equitable and accountable approach to team staff selection, helping to increase consistency, diversity and confidence within high-performance sport systems.
Advancing Female Coaches in International Athletics (2026)
The International Athletics Team Staff Selection Policy outlines the process, principles, criteria and governance used to appoint coaches and support staff to international athletics championship teams. Developed by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with the International Athletics Foundation, it has been created to provide the foundations for a more transparent, equitable and accountable approach to team staff selection, helping to increase consistency, diversity and confidence across international athletics systems.
The International Athletics Team Staff Selection Policy outlines the process, principles, criteria and governance used to appoint coaches and support staff to international athletics championship teams. Developed by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with the International Athletics Foundation, it has been created to provide the foundations for a more transparent, equitable and accountable approach to team staff selection, helping to increase consistency, diversity and confidence across international athletics systems.
Reimagining Sport Coaching: Designing a System for Women (2026)
The report, Reimagining Sport Coaching: Designing a System That Works for Women, explores the lived experiences of women coaches across the UK and highlights the systemic barriers, inequalities and cultural challenges that continue to shape the coaching landscape. Developed by Women in Sport in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University, the report provides evidence-based recommendations to help create a safer, fairer and more sustainable coaching system that better supports, values and retains women in coaching.
The report, Reimagining Sport Coaching: Designing a System That Works for Women, explores the lived experiences of women coaches across the UK and highlights the systemic barriers, inequalities and cultural challenges that continue to shape the coaching landscape. Developed by Women in Sport in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University, the report provides evidence-based recommendations to help create a safer, fairer and more sustainable coaching system that better supports, values and retains women in coaching.
Female Coach Book Library (V1)
This pdf will contain a list of books by and about female coaches we highlight recommend!
This pdf will contain a list of books by and about female coaches we highlight recommend!
Infographic: Statistics of Female Coaches in Track & Field Globally (2025)
This report will highlight the number of female Head Coaches of Team Sports at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games
This report will highlight the number of female Head Coaches of Team Sports at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games
Stat Report: Female Team Head Coaches at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Stat Report: Female Team Head Coaches at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Stat Report: Female Team Head Coaches at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Stats Report: Female Track & Field Coaches at the Paris Olympic Games (2024)
This report will highlight the numbers of female personal coaches for individual athletes in Track & Field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
This report will highlight the numbers of female personal coaches for individual athletes in Track & Field at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Stats Report: Results from Preparation for Paris in partnership with WHOOP (2024)
This report will showcase the stats from the collective group of coaches involved in our FCN x WHOOP Preparation for Paris Project.
This report will showcase the stats from the collective group of coaches involved in our FCN x WHOOP Preparation for Paris Project.
Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK (2021) Stage 1
The Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK – Stage 1 report presents the foundational statistical analysis that underpins the wider research project into gender equity within high-performance athletics coaching in the UK. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the report examines the representation of women coaches across coach education pathways, international team appointments, conference presenters, and athlete coaching profiles. The data highlights the significant underrepresentation of women in Olympic and elite coaching environments, while also identifying areas where female coaches are more visible, particularly within disability sport and participation-focused coaching pathways.
The Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK – Stage 1 report presents the foundational statistical analysis that underpins the wider research project into gender equity within high-performance athletics coaching in the UK. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the report examines the representation of women coaches across coach education pathways, international team appointments, conference presenters, and athlete coaching profiles. The data highlights the significant underrepresentation of women in Olympic and elite coaching environments, while also identifying areas where female coaches are more visible, particularly within disability sport and participation-focused coaching pathways.
Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK (2021) Stage 2
The report Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK explores the experiences of women coaches working within high-performance athletics and examines the cultural and systemic barriers affecting gender equity across the UK athletics system. Commissioned by the Female Coaching Network and delivered by Leeds Beckett University, the research provides evidence-based recommendations to help create a more inclusive, transparent and professionalised coaching environment that better supports women coaches and athlete development.
The report Achieving Gender Equity in High Performance Athletics Coaching in the UK explores the experiences of women coaches working within high-performance athletics and examines the cultural and systemic barriers affecting gender equity across the UK athletics system. Commissioned by the Female Coaching Network and delivered by Leeds Beckett University, the research provides evidence-based recommendations to help create a more inclusive, transparent and professionalised coaching environment that better supports women coaches and athlete development.
Coach Well-Being Report (2018)
The Female Coaching Network Coach Wellbeing Report explores the wellbeing, health and working experiences of women coaches across a range of countries, coaching roles and levels of experience. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the report examines key themes including psychological wellbeing, sense of purpose, physical and psychological health, work relationships, work-life balance and job security. Drawing on empirical data from an international sample of coaches, the research provides insight into the realities of women working in coaching and offers evidence to help shape more supportive, sustainable and inclusive coaching environments.
The Female Coaching Network Coach Wellbeing Report explores the wellbeing, health and working experiences of women coaches across a range of countries, coaching roles and levels of experience. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the report examines key themes including psychological wellbeing, sense of purpose, physical and psychological health, work relationships, work-life balance and job security. Drawing on empirical data from an international sample of coaches, the research provides insight into the realities of women working in coaching and offers evidence to help shape more supportive, sustainable and inclusive coaching environments.
Well-Being Research Report: The Skills that Women Bring to Coaching (2018)
The Female Coaching Network Well-Being Research Report: The Skills That Women Bring to Coaching explores the experiences of international female head coaches and highlights the unique skills, approaches and values women bring to the coaching profession. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the research examines themes including mentoring, communication, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, conflict management and culture creation. Drawing on the lived experiences of elite women coaches across multiple sports, the report demonstrates the significant contribution female coaches make to athlete development, positive environments and holistic performance cultures, while also highlighting the need for greater recognition, support and visibility for women in coaching.
The Female Coaching Network Well-Being Research Report: The Skills That Women Bring to Coaching explores the experiences of international female head coaches and highlights the unique skills, approaches and values women bring to the coaching profession. Produced by the Female Coaching Network in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, the research examines themes including mentoring, communication, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, conflict management and culture creation. Drawing on the lived experiences of elite women coaches across multiple sports, the report demonstrates the significant contribution female coaches make to athlete development, positive environments and holistic performance cultures, while also highlighting the need for greater recognition, support and visibility for women in coaching.
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