Tucker Center releases 13th annual Women in College Coaching Report Card

The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport released its annual Women in College Coaching Report Card (WCCRC) in collaboration with WeCOACH. The report documents the percentage of women in all coaching positions for women’s teams within seven select NCAA Division-I conferences. Data in the 13th year of the WCCRC again reflects some positive trends. “The Report Card is a signature research project for the Tucker Center that positions us as a thought leader for and about women sport coaches,” claims Tucker Center Director, Nicole M. LaVoi, PhD, a former college tennis coach. 

“We are thrilled to see the trajectory of women in coaching continuing to trend in a positive direction. This progress reflects a growing acknowledgment of the critical contributions women bring to the coaching profession and the tangible steps being taken to address gender equity. While there is still work to be done, these findings inspire hope and affirm the importance of continued advocacy, support, and investment in creating spaces where women coaches can thrive. Together, we are shaping a future where opportunity and representation are truly equitable in every sport and level,” 

Vanessa Fuchs, WeCOACH CEO

Based on the numbers, the Tucker Center and WeCOACH are confident that the new era of steady incline is firmly in place for intercollegiate Division-I women sport coaches at the most visible, powerful institutions and the conference in which they reside. 

To see the full report and which institutions, sports, and conferences get passing and failing grades, review the Report Card.