Coach training leaves gaps in addressing girls' and women's needs in sport

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What happened

"There is a systemic failure in the training of coaches for female athletes," says Ådne Ausland, a researcher at the University of Agder.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:14 UTC.

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