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The first woman to manage a men’s team in Europe’s major leagues on ‘shouting back’, her coaching influences and fighting the drop

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[-] CombatWombat@feddit.online 5 points 1 week ago

I wish I weren't so excited about this, but I still have the Emma Hayes' interview where she mentioned how awkward it was to only have male coaches when she was playing youth soccer on my mind:

Even if she has been impatient to crack on with the job, there is a profound understanding that aspiring girls need role models. It is usually harder to be what you cannot see. “I’m happy to inspire others,” she says. “When I receive messages from girls who feel encouraged, it makes me very happy. Visibility is important. Sometimes doors are closed, but there are others that can be opened. As a child, I only had male coaches. I was incredulous when I had my first female coach. I grew up in a male-dominated field.”

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