Women in Sports Coaching by Nicole M Lavoi

Women in Sports Coaching by Nicole M Lavoi

There is a lack of women coaches who coach women, and a near absence of women who coach men. This important new book examines why. Drawing on original multi-disciplinary research from around the world, it looks at the status of women in coaching, explores the complex issues they face, and suggests solutions for eliminating barriers.

"In the first book dedicated to a comprehensive examination of this topic, LaVoi investigates the opportunities, barriers, and experiences of women in the coaching profession and examines why sports coaching is still not gender equalThe work is thematically organized, beginning with the guiding theoretical model, followed by a focus on specific identities of women coaches (e.g., lesbians, mothers, women of color), issues surrounding the research of this particular topic, and finally, practical approaches for social change. Each chapter begins with an effective review of existing research concerning the chapter topic, applies the aforementioned model to the original work, and concludes with suggestions for future directions in research. Overall, the work is extensively researched and maintains a consistent narrative thread. A highlight is the wide-ranging interviews with women coaches, which offer a global perspective. Another strong contribution is the focus on the complex “intersectionality” of identities, power, and multiple variables besides gender that can contribute to the underrepresentation of women in coaching. This title is strongly recommended for any individual interested in sport or gender studies. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers." - A. Curtis, Lake Erie College, CHOICE (January 2017)

Nicole M. LaVoi is a Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology and Co-Director of the Tucker Center for Girls & Women at the University of Minnesota, USA, and former collegiate tennis coach and USPTA tennis teaching professional. Her research pertains to gender and coaching, and media portrayals of women in sport. She is the primary author of the longitudinal Women in College Coaching and Report Card research series.

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ISBN 13	9781138558755
ISBN 10	1138558753
Title	Women in Sports Coaching
Author	Nicole M Lavoi
Series	Routledge Research In Sports Coaching
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2017-10-12
Number of pages	270
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.