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New initiative aims to boost female coaching for youth sports in Boston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:12 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

New initiative aims to boost female coaching for youth sports in Boston
Summary

The 'She Coaches' program in Boston seeks to increase the number of female youth coaches to improve retention rates for young girls in sports. Imani Pressley, head coach of Boston Latin Academy's track and field team, is one of the first representatives for the campaign. According to officials, girls often drop out of sports by age 12-13, and female coaches can serve as crucial role models. The initiative has already garnered interest from 60 local women, with a second recruitment phase planned for early 2027.

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  • •Imani Pressley is a key figure in the She Coaches program.
  • •Research shows only 28% of youth girls teams are coached by women.
  • •Local officials aim to improve access to youth sports for girls.
  • •The initiative generated 60 responses from women interested in coaching.
  • •A second recruitment phase is set for early 2027.
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  • 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — New program increasing the number of female youth coaches to keep girls involved in sports
What they're saying
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“I really just wanted to get involved and give back to my community”.

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