In this course you’ll learn about the three basic psychological needs that all girls have. (15 minutes)

Introduction: 2-minutes

Hi there, I'm so glad you're joining us to learn more about Coaching Her. 

Did you know that coaches are one of the most important factors in determining whether or not girls enter in, stay, or drop out of sport?

It's true. You matter.

I'm Dr. Nicole LaVoi, tennis coach turned scholar, coach educator, and director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport. I get asked by coaches all around the globe, how should we coach girls?

Coaching her helps answer that important question. And the answer might not be what you think.

Tactics, techniques, and strategies are important, but a majority of coaches lack understanding of a central yet unaddressed issue that negatively impacts girls' self-perceptions and her experiences in youth sport, coaches' unconscious gender bias and stereotypes. That's why we created CoachingHer, a free digital toolkit based on the most current, comprehensive, evidence-based resources for coaches of young people who identify as girls. It's designed to engage coaches like you and fit into your busy schedules. You can bookmark content, you can start and stop when you want, and you can access it on any device.

We'll be releasing timely new coaching materials too, like body confident coaching, followed by de-stigmatizing menstruation, mental health, and body image. We're here to build a community of coaches to help all girls thrive and realize their full potential. So join us, be a part of coaching her, help spread the word, and be her reason to stay in sport.