EDPE 515 - Coaching the Female Athlete

There’s no denying that male and female athletes are different. Besides physical distinctions, they also react differently to issues such as team building, self-esteem, and coaching techniques. Girls bring a unique set of strengths and challenges to the playing field, and their coaches play a key role in bringing out the best in them.

In this course, you will examine the characteristics that female athletes value in coaches and how you can exemplify these qualities in your coaching philosophy. You’ll learn how to build strong chemistry and teamwork on a girls’ team, beginning with tryouts and all the way through practices and competitive play. In addition, you’ll develop strategies for fostering female athletes’ drive and self-esteem to help them build a confident, winning mindset.

Using the techniques from this course, you will be able to empower your female athletes to develop the confidence and assertiveness that will not only strengthen their athletic performance, but also help them in life off the field.