Netherlands launches new program to recruit more female football coaches
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The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has launched a new initiative called 'Coachstart'. With this program, the football association aims to significantly increase the number of female coaches in the sport. At present, there are still far more male than female trainers active in Dutch football.
The project is specifically designed to lower the threshold for women. Many women interested in the coaching profession often do not know where to start or do not yet feel confident enough. Coachstart offers them an accessible way to take the first steps in the field and learn the basic skills of coaching.
Participants in the program receive guidance from experienced professionals. They learn not only about tactics and technique, but also about how to lead and motivate a team. The KNVB hopes that this personal approach will ensure that more women choose a career as a coach, both at amateur clubs and in professional football.
This initiative is part of a broader ambition to make the Dutch football world more diverse and inclusive. By getting more women into leadership positions, the association wants to be a reflection of society as a whole. The first Coachstart courses will begin soon at various locations across the country.
Sources: Newsmonkey -
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