“Being a woman in a football course is already a disadvantage”
experiences of coaches in CBF Academy courses
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https://doi.org/10.22456/1982-8918.126706Keywords:
Professional Training. Gender Identity. Leadership. Sports., Professional Training, Gender Identity, Leadership, SportsAbstract
This study aimed to explore the experiences of female football coaches in certification courses offered by the Brazilian Football Confederation, the CBF Academy. From semi-structured interviews carried out with six coaches, we found that the courses are still mostly taught by men and for men. While men constantly expose themselves and feel safe to do it, women report discomfort and constant reflection on their positioning to prove their capacity to occupy that environment. This scenario is transformed throughout the course as women position themselves and have their knowledge and competence recognized to occupy this space. Even with these challenges, the female participants recognize this experience as positive mainly for their offer of networking and content. The results of this study can help in the proposal of changes that favor a greater participation of female coaches in certification courses in football and sports in general.
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