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Report finds number of female sport coaches in UK has fallen since 2022
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and her players celebrate winning the Barclays Women's Super League following their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2024

THE PERCENTAGE of female coaches in the UK has fallen sharply by 6 per cent since 2022, according to a new report.

A nationwide survey conducted by YouGov and published by professional association UK Coaching revealed women represent just 38 per cent of active coaches, down from 44 per cent two years ago.

Women are more likely to coach what the study calls “creative” sports like dance and yoga, while male coaches are more likely to lead team sports, racquet games and combat sports.

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