Women & Girls in Coaching

It is important that there are strong women role models in our sport, both on and off the field. To develop these role models, we need to provide opportunities for growth, development, and leadership. The purpose of this guide is to support clubs in;
- Promoting coaching opportunities to women & girls;
- Provide ongoing coaching development opportunities; and
- Recruiting the right people to support their teams.

The purpose of this guide is to support coaches of Women’s & Girls’ football teams at all levels. As such it focuses on general principles relevant to varying skills and abilities. It has been designed to offer coaches practical ideas and strategies that they can implement at their Club, School or Auskick Centre.

Participation in women’s and girls football has grown significantly since the birth of AFLW, but there’s still work to be done in the coaching community. From community level, through the talent pathway and all the way up to AFLW there are women kicking goals in coaching, but we need to do more.

The BHP Community Coach Award recognises the outstanding performance and contribution community coaches make to progressing women’s football and shaping their local community. We are proud to announce the winner for 2021 was Rebecca Ticli, current co-head coach of the MCC Football Club in the VAFA!

Are you interested in getting into coaching? In 2022 the CoachAFL Membership is now free. If you want to find out more about what's involved and how to get started we are here to support you.
Express your interest and start your journey to be part of the change!

The Prep-to-Play resources have been formulated by experts in coaching and sports medicine, to further support coaches of females at all levels and which aim to improve football skills, athletic performance and reduce injuries.