Women in Sport
Articles and Videos
If you’re familiar with us at Athlete Assessments, you would know that we’re huge advocates for gender equality and female representation in sport. We’ve compiled our list of articles that highlight some of the amazing women we are fortunate enough to work with, along with articles that highlight gender disparity and present important statistics and facts. You may find our sections for our most recent articles, resources and materials, latest newsletters, or 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson video series valuable too.
Valuable Ways to Support Women Coaches
We’ve asked the question of people who know and have created this live list. We invite you to take the time to read through this incredible list of insights, and even join us in growing this list to be a valuable resource for others.

Why Equitable Opportunity Matters: What a Life in Sport Provides Women and Girls Beyond the Game
We dive into why equitable opportunity matters for women and girls in sport beyond just playing the game, with research highlighting it as a factor for success in all aspects of life.

Phenomenal Development Initiatives of the Future Female Leaders in Football
Jacqueline Mueller, Ph.D., catches us up on her globe-hopping 2022, sharing insights into two female-specific development programs and highlighting the versatility of DISC Profiling in sport.

Showcasing Strategic & Tactical Thinking in Women’s Rugby
Recapping the 2023 WRCRA Conference organized by USWRF with Director, Kerri Heffernan; and presenters Liz Masen, CEO of Athlete Assessments, and Becky Carlson, Head Coach of Quinnipiac Women’s Rugby.

Chasing Victory in Volleyball: McGill-Toolen’s Rise from Contenders to Champions
Every successful team, coach, and athlete has experienced the disappointment of multiple losses on their journey to victory. So what did Head Volleyball Coach, Kate Wood do to get her team across the line to accomplish their ultimate goal of obtaining a championship win? We sat down with Kate to find out!

The Fearless Coach: What We Can Learn from 12 Years in the Head Coaching Seat
Becky Carlson, Head Coach of Quinnipiac University Women’s Rugby, on her 12 years building the sport from the ground up and the importance of understanding others to help them understand themselves.

Revisiting the 2022 IWG Conference
From standout presentations to the connection to culture, the women of Athlete Assessments reflect on and highlight our key takeaways from the 2022 IWG conference held in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Connection with Culture in Aotearoa: Creating Effective Leaders
Sarah Leberman, Professor of Leadership at Massey University, and co-founder of Women in Sport Aotearoa, on authentically connecting with your culture to build meaningful connections and skills as a leader.

Maximizing Roles and Inspiring Team Leadership
Vice President of Mental Health and Wellness for the WTA and Founder of Ahlgren Bedics Consulting, LLC, Dr. Becky Ahlgren Bedics unpacks the how-to behind empowering athletes to lead in roles that complement their natural style.

Coming off the Pitch: Four Decades of Consistent Leadership
Missouri State Head Softball Coach, Holly Hesse on her 35 years at the helm, what factors are crucial for program and student athlete success, and how to get the best out of the people around you.

Strong Women Support Women: The Japanese Women Leaders and Coaches Academy Returns
Back in-person for the first time in three years, the wave of support for women in coaching grows with the eighth annual Japanese Women Leaders and Coaches Academy in Japan.
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