Celebrating 25 Years of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching
25th Anniversary Edition
July 2025
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Latest Journal Articles
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.
Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part Two
April, 2025
Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part One
January 2025
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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.
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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.
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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