Research highlights coaching's role in girls' leadership through sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
A new report emphasizes the strong connection between sports participation among girls and their leadership skills later in life., 94% of women in C-suite roles played sports as youth. Effective coaching significantly influences girls' retention in sports, with liking their coach linked to a greater likelihood of continued participation. The Million Coaches Challenge aims to enhance coaching practices to foster these outcomes, addressing the need for better training among youth coaches, as only a third are equipped with proper youth development training.
- •94% of C-suite women played sports in their youth.
- •67% of women report carrying sports skills into adulthood.
- •Girls who appreciate their coaches are more likely to stay in sports.
- •The Million Coaches Challenge has trained over one million coaches.
- •Only one-third of youth coaches are trained in development practices.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Why Girls In Sports May Be More Likely To Lead, And How Coaches Help
"94% of C-suite women played sports as youth. There is one type of leader that has a big impact on whether girls want to play and stay in sports: The coach.
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