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11 August 2026

Women coaches have almost tripled, but 'misogynistic and abusive' behaviour remains

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Women coaches have almost tripled, but 'misogynistic and abusive' behaviour remains

The number of female head coaches in Australian high performance sport has seen a massive increase over the past four years, but significant institutional and cultural barriers remain.

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