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First-of-its-kind coach certification

WE TEACH YOU HOW GIRLS ARE DIFFERENT. So They Can Play, Lead, Thrive.

The only certification built around female physiology, psychology, and safety — giving coaches and athletic directors the tools to keep girls in sport longer, healthier, and thriving.

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Here's how girls are doing...
64%
of girls have stopped participating in sport by the age of 16
73%
of girls reported at least one breast-related concern related to sports
65%
of girls who enter sports programs develop disordered eating habits, sometimes irreparably
87%
Of female athletes don't feel comfortable talking to their coach about periods
10%
Only 10% of college athletes with known mental health conditions seek support
0%
Standard certifications address female-specific physiology or psychology
Girls are faring worse than their male peers.
Disordered Eating
2-3x higher risk than male peers
Anxiety & Depression
17% more reported anxiety and 42% more reported depression
Injury Risk
2x risk of stress fracture and 2-8x rate of ACL tear
THE HARM HAS A LIFELONG IMPACT
Let's change this together.
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Play
Building skills, confidence & a love for the game.
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Lead
Developing leaders on and off the field.
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Belong
Creating a supportive community where every girl belongs.
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Thrive
Helping girls grow strong, resilient & unstoppable.
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Equity
Championing equal opportunities for every girl in sport.
What You'll Learn

Six Domains. One Complete System.

Every module is grounded in research and built by practitioners who've lived it.

Keeping Girls in the Game
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Female Physiology
Hormonal cycles, puberty, the female performance wave, nutrition, and RED-S.
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Psychological Development
Confidence vs. perfectionism, identity, burnout prevention, mental health.
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Boundaries & Rapport
Power dynamics, red flag behaviors, appropriate boundaries, healthy connection.
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Communication
Body image awareness, feedback without appearance criticism, building autonomy.
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Health & Medical
Menstrual cycle awareness, disordered eating warning signs, overtraining, referrals.
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Coaching Environment
Locker room policies, travel guidelines, digital communication rules.

Get Certified Here

Earn your credential and start making a difference for your female athletes.

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Approved Women's Athlete Coach
2 hours of certification
  • Confident coaching fundamentals
  • Female puberty and development
  • Mental health basics
  • Confidence and communication
  • Digital certificate + verification
  • Level 1 resources unlocked
When girls play, they lead. When they lead, they change the game.
Together, we keep girls in the game.
— Billie Jean King
The Team

Built by Women Who Lived It.

Four experts. Four domains. One complete picture of the female athlete experience.

JM
Jessica Mendoza
Confidence · Coaching Behavior
Olympic softball gold medalist and ESPN analyst. Leads modules on building confidence, coaching language, belief, and the mind-body connection.
LF
Lauren Fleshman
Female Physiology · Performance
Author, advocate, and former professional runner. Leads modules on historical context, the embodied experience of puberty, the female performance wave, period literacy, and RED-S.
EM
Ellie Meyrowitz, DPT
Doctor in Physical Therapy · Injury Prevention
Physical therapist, former collegiate athlete, and specialist in female athletes. Leads modules on ACL risk, stress fractures, strength training, and safe sport mechanics.
KS
Katie Steele, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · Mental Health
Licensed therapist, author, and former collegiate runner. Leads modules on co-regulation, athlete mental health, coach-athlete trust, team culture, and navigating burnout.

READY TO BE THE COACHYOUR ATHLETES NEED?

Join the coaches and programs leading the next era of female athlete development.