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Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping

Data from UK Coaching reveals a six percent decrease in female coaches overall, driven by a ten percent reduction among amateur volunteers. Emily Handyside noted that persistent biases create an environment where female leaders must exert twice the effort to achieve professional recognition, while broader research points to systemic challenges such as workplace harassment and financial obstacles.

Conversely, elite levels have experienced growth, with the English top tier currently featuring eight female managers following appointments like Amy Merricks at Birmingham, Crystal Palace representative Jo Potter, and Charlton Athletic leader Karen Hills.

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