New research shows that sports coaching in the UK is a hostile environment for women.
New research shows that sports coaching in the UK is a hostile environment for women.
New research commissioned by Women In Sport U.K. in partnership with Leeds Beckett University was released in January 2026 shows that sports coaching in the UK is a hostile environment for women.
Coaches are the backbone of sport in the UK, from grassroots to high performance. They give their time, energy and expertise to support others to be active, to find joy and belonging in sport, achieve their potential and win medals and trophies.
Millions of people coach across the UK each year, around half are paid in some capacity, even if only for an hour a week. Coaches are passionate, committed and love what they do.
But this research shows that for too many women, coaching is not experienced as safe, fair or sustainable.
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