Books in the Routledge Research in Sports Coaching series

Women in many Westernised countries have better career opportunities than ever before and the percentage of women leaders in nearly every sector is on the rise, but sport coaching remains a domain where gender equity has declined or stalled. There is a lack of women coaches who coach women, and a near absence of women who coach men. This important new book examines why. Drawing on original multi-disciplinary research from around the world, including first-hand accounts from practising coaches, the book looks at the status of women in coaching, explores the complex issues they face in pursuing their careers, and suggests solutions for eliminating the barriers that impede women in coaching.

There is a lack of women coaches who coach women, and a near absence of women who coach men. This important new book examines why. Drawing on original multi-disciplinary research from around the world, it looks at the status of women in coaching, explores the complex issues they face, and suggests solutions for eliminating barriers.

This is the first book to offer a comprehensive review of current research in the psychology of sports coaching. It provides detailed, critical appraisals of the conceptual underpinning of psychology in coaching and is organised around three main themes: factors affecting the coaching environment; enhancing coach performance, and working through coaches. Written by an international team of researchers and practitioners in psychology and coaching, each chapter introduces a key concept, defines key terms, provides a comprehensive literature review, and discusses implications for future research and applied practice. This is indispensable reading for all sport psychologists and coaches.

Professional Advances in Sports Coaching is a collection of reviews and research on professional issues in coaching and coaching psychology. Seeking to assess and challenge conceptual and theoretical research, the book discusses gender, spirituality, diversity and disability sport, hazing, mental health, disordered eating, and social media.

Birth Advantages and the Relative Age Effect in Youth Sport examines the role of additional birth advantages and socio-environmental factors that young athletes may experience in organized youth sport.

Professional Advances in Sports Coaching is a collection of reviews and research on professional issues in coaching and coaching psychology. Seeking to assess and challenge conceptual and theoretical research, the book discusses gender, spirituality, diversity and disability sport, hazing, mental health, disordered eating, and