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The views expressed in the articles of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching are those of the authors and do not reflect the policies of the Coaching Association of Canada.

Professional Women’s Hockey League: Heartache to Triumph and the Future for Women Coaches

October 1, 2024

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Stories we need to hear: Three Canadian Women in Coaching

June 28, 2024

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Examining the Effectiveness of a Transformational Leadership Development Program 

January 12, 2024

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About the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching

The Journal highlights effective practices, timely research, and relevant coach experiences in an effort to encourage sport coaches and leaders to support women across coaching contexts.

In addition to featuring and analyzing pertinent issues, the Journal provides women coaches, sport organizations and clubs, their employers, and the parents of their athletes with practical and proactive insights. Above all, the Journal aims to support readers in deepening their understanding of the unique challenges women coaches face and providing readers with appropriate solutions.

Amplifying your Research

Journal articles are published quarterly in April, July, October, and January, respectively. All Journal articles and authors are published on the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching webpage in English and French.

All articles are promoted through the CAC communication channels that reach sport administrators, coaches, parents, guardians, and athletes at the national, provincial, territorial, and community levels of sport.

Submission Guidelines

Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching – Submission Guidelines

Articles must reflect the Journal’s Mission Statement and focus on material that relates directly to the interests and concerns of women who coach sports in Canada, either on a full-time or part-time salaried basis or as a committed volunteer coach. A review of past issues is recommended.

Articles must be original work.

Articles are reviewed by the Editorial Board. Notice of acceptance or rejection is provided by the editor. If academic in nature, articles should include a maximum of five references. A detailed reference list may be submitted in a separate Word Document. References are made available upon request if the article is accepted.

Specifics

  • Length: between 1800 and 3000 words
  • Format: Word document submitted via email
  • Photos: Will be considered; if accepted, must conform to specifics (high-resolution digital images saved as TIF or JPG files, 300 dpi at 5” wide minimum (1500 pixels) for use in the body of the article). If not original, permissions must be attained.
  • Author information: in the Journal style
  • Language: English preferred.
  • Graphics and Charts: Use a separate file and do not embed in a Word document.

Journal Personnel

Publisher

Coaching Association of Canada

Editorial Board

Chair

Dr. Diane Culver, University of Ottawa

Editor

Sheila Robertson

Research Members

Dr. Kate Kloos
Marina Khonina, PhD Candidate

Coaching Representative

Lisa Ross
Severine Tamborero

Member at Large

Emily Phoenix, Golf Canada
Heather Beatty, viaSport BC

Ad Hoc

Dr. Cari Din, University of Calgary
Dr. Gretchen Kerr, University of Toronto
Nancy Lee, Broadcast Sports Journalist and Producer
Dr. Penny Werthner, University of Calgary
Rose Mercier, Maverick Consulting

CAC Staff Resource

Andrea Johnson, Manager, Equity Programs
Nathalie Joanette, Coordinator, Professional Coaching