There has been a perception of females coaching in male sport, that some may find it 'strange' and may even draw sexist remarks. but times are changing and it's becoming more frequent to see a female take a coaching position in what had been a predominantly men’s role.&nbsp; Educating others to help end the perception of females not being a good fit for coaching is pivotal to advancing our sports and promoting gender equality.Professionally females are beginning to coach males more; retired basketball player Becky Hammon is the first assistant full-time coach in the NBA, and Grand-Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo currently coaches British Tennis player Andy Murray. Murray defended his appointment of Mauresmo, stating that "women can be very good coaches" and that he saw no reason why there shouldn't be more women coaches.With 2 million fewer women taking part in physical activity compared to men, there is already a smaller base for coaches to develop from. Attitudes and perception must change to help ensure that female coaches are the norm, and look for other ways to encourage females in coaching.&nbsp; Women coaches have been a taboo in Sport, and somewhat unheard of, but not anymore - because females are coaching in male sports, some even professionally. &nbsp; So ladies, if you have an opportunity to coach and take part in the sport you love best, then go for it.&nbsp; We applaud you.

Educating others to help end the perception of females not being a good fit for coaching is pivotal to advancing our sports and promoting gender equality.