Because RED-S, which may be characterized by such clinical symptoms as disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, contributes to serious health issues, it is vital that coaches develop an in-depth understanding of this complex and potentially dangerous syndrome. The Journal thanks author M. Khonina for skillfully demystifying RED-S and for providing coaches with essential tools to help them support the health of all their athletes.

SwimCAN chose to be proactive in creating opportunities for women coaches to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. Of interest to authors Siobhan Rourke, Carol Cárdenas-Castro, and Diane Culver was the impact of two of its initiatives – the Budapest Experience and the ongoing Select Coaches program, launched in 2013 – in transforming an environment that has long been male dominated.

Adding an important new dimension to the discussion, Jill examines the particular situation of coaching mothers. Building on the Journal’s body of literature, she paints a disturbing picture of coaching mothers continuing to be constrained by “powerful assumptions” about ‘good motherhood.’ Her solution: … “small, actionable steps that can move culture forward without waiting for budgets, policies, or systems to be rebuilt.”

Assessing the Current State of Women Coaches in High-Performance Sport

Celebrating 25 Years of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching

“Since 1974, more than two million coaches and coach developers (CDs) have been trained through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to develop their coaching skills and improve the performance of their athletes and participants at all levels of sport.” Most Canadians are familiar with the role of the coach; few are aware of the CD role and its potential to contribute to a robust sport system. The authors build a compelling case for women (and others) to consider CD training as a viable option to rewarding and meaningful involvement through the NCCP. – Sheila Robertson, Journal Editor.

Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part Two

Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part One

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

Examining the Effectiveness of a Transformational Leadership Development Program 

Making the Case for More Women Coaches in Disability Sport

Recognizing and Responding to Teen-Dating Violence: Implications for Women Coaches

Change Inspires Change: A Report on the 8th International Working Group on Women and Sport 2022 World Conference

Transgender and non-binary athlete needs: Challenges and best practices

Mental Health Powers Performance: Why Mental Health May Be Your Best Arsenal as a Coach