Women Working in Sport

See Them, Hear Them, Be Them

Jenny Coe, Amy Whitehead

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Sequoia Books
18 July 2025

Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports governing bodies; Sports training & coaching; Sports psychology

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.

Edited by: Jenny Coe, Amy Whitehead
Imprint: Sequoia Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781914110467
ISBN 10: 1914110463
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 18 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction: Breaking boundaries: Celebrating women who transform sport 1. The first but more to follow 2. ‘A sophomore mentality’ 3. Callary on coaching 4. ‘Indian disability sport’: Thriving through adversity 5. Embrace the challenge 6. ‘Key tools for life discipline & curiosity’ 7. ‘It’s all about the challenges you see, the mindsets and wardrobes you choose’ 8. ‘Woman, life, freedom’ 9. Acorns and oak trees 10. ‘Remember that bravery is not the lack of fear but the ability to move forward in spite of fear’ 11. ‘Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else’ –Maya Angelou 12. ‘You can’t play rugby, it’s a boy’s sport’ 13. Questioning the Norms, Encouraging Change, and Strengthening the Path 14. Sexisim in sport – smile more 15. The ripple effect – the power of inspiring stories

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. 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.