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Paperback isbn: 9781914110467
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Pages: 210
Publication Date: July 18th 2025
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Table of contents
Introduction: Breaking boundaries: Celebrating women who transform sport
Jen Coe, Dr. Amy Whitehead, and a foreword from Dr. Kristin McGinty-Minister
- The first but more to follow
Liz Mills FIBA – Afro Basket – Head Basketball Coach – Co-Founder Global Women in Basketball Coaching Network (Austrailia)
- ‘A sophomore mentality’
Kate Maher Senior Director Retail Innovation, Nike LAB & Jordan Distinction (Ireland & USA)
- Callary on coaching
Dr. Bettina Callary Canada Research Chair in Sport Coaching and Adult Learning, and Associate Professor (Canada)
- ‘Indian disability sport’: Thriving through adversity
Dr. Padmini Chennapragada Physical Design Engineer (India)
- Embrace the challenge
Dr. Danielle Prescott Talent Scout The FA / Associate dean postgraduate: Sports Coaching & Performance (UK)
- ‘Key tools for life discipline & curiosity’
Nadmina Skeff Head Football Coach Sfera Futebol Clube (Brazil)
- ‘It’s all about the challenges you see, the mindsets and wardrobes you choose’
Professor Stiliani ‘Ani’ Chroni Professor of Sport Psychology, Pedagogy, & Sport Coaching, and Sport Psychologist
- ‘Woman, life, freedom’
Dr. Shakiba Moghadam Lecturer in Psychology, and Chartered Psychologist (UK)
- Acorns and oak trees
Louisa Arnold Placement Advisor University of Kent (UK)
- ‘Remember that bravery is not the lack of fear but the ability to move forward in spite of fear’
Paula Dunn MBE Head Coach UK Athletics (UK)
- ‘Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else’ –Maya Angelou
Sarah Evans Membership manager – Leaders in Sport / Former GB Hockey Player (UK)
- ‘You can’t play rugby, it’s a boy’s sport’
Dr. Amy Whitehead Associate Professor of Sport Psychology and Coaching, and Sport Psychologist (UK)
- Questioning the Norms, Encouraging Change, and Strengthening the Path
Jen Coe Performance Well-being-lead Women’s Professional Football. Co-founder Impact the Game, High Performance Coach Developer (Ireland).
- Sexisim in sport – smile more
Dr. Kristin McGinty-Minister Lecturer in Psychology – Manchester Metropolitan University, and Sport Psychologist (USA & UK)
- The ripple effect – the power of inspiring stories
Jen Coe, Dr. Amy Whitehead, and a foreword from Dr. Kristin McGinty-Minister
About the book
The sport industry has long operated on structures and systems that weren’t built for women, especially not for those working behind the scenes as leaders, coaches, developers, or support staff. While progress has been made, too many women still face invisible barriers, cultural bias and professional compromise simply for existing in spaces that weren’t designed with them in mind.
Women Working in Sport offers a fresh, unapologetic lens on these challenges and moves decisively toward solutions. Through the voices of coaches, psychologists, administrators, academics and directors, this book sheds light on what’s holding women back and more importantly, how we move forward.
Each chapter is a conversation, a lived experience and a call to action offering not just critique but real insight for organisations serious about equity, wellbeing and performance.
For policy-makers, system leaders and anyone shaping the future of sport, this is more than a book. It’s a practical resource, a challenge to the status quo, and a roadmap toward building environments where women not only work they thrive.
About the Editors
Dr Amy. E Whitehead, PhD, CPsychol, HCPC is Reader (Associate Professor) in Sport Psychology and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr Whitehead is a sport and exercise psychologist accredited with the British Psychological Society and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Dr Whitehead delivers sport psychology support and coach development to a range of athletes and coaches, and also brings this work into her teaching in the classroom.
Jen Coe is an advocate of greater gender equity and inclusivity in sport and is dedicated to promoting well-being across the sporting landscape. With over two decades of experience working in high performance environments, she champions a culture of performance through well-being in her work with organisations and individuals. Jen has worked from grassroots to elite level across a portfolio of sports, in roles such as coaching, analysis, coach development and sport psychology. She currently works within the women’s professional game in football as the Performance Well-being Lead an exciting role and key to supporting the players journey into, through and after professional sport.
