Course Content
6 — Framework for gender mainstreaming in coach education

Overcoming Barriers to Gender Mainstreaming

Despite progress, gender mainstreaming continues to face structural and cultural resistance. The following strategies have proven effective in overcoming barriers:

A. Addressing Institutional Resistance

  • Secure leadership buy-in through regular briefings and policy alignment.
  • Use pilot projects and data to demonstrate success and scalability.

B. Bridging the Participation Gap

  • Offer scholarships and targeted outreach to underrepresented groups.
  • Implement mentorship and return-to-coaching schemes for women leaving sport.

C. Enhancing Learning Environments

  • Introduce codes of conduct and feedback mechanisms.
  • Create anonymous reporting tools for exclusion or harassment.

D. Building Peer Support

  • Form women-in-coaching networks.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange through conferences and digital communities.