Paradox, Pitfalls & Parity: Where Have all the Women Coaches Gone?

Dr. Nicole M. LaVoiThe Tucker Center’s 2016 Fall Distinguished Lecture features Co-director Nicole M. LaVoi, Ph.D., speaking on “Paradox, Pitfalls & Parity: Where Have all the Women Coaches Gone?” With women’s sports participation at an all-time high, why are the number of female coaches at near an all-time low? How can each new generation of females becomes increasingly involved in sports and simultaneously become less qualified to enter the coaching profession? And why does this “coaching paradox” matter? Dr. LaVoi will examine the paradox by highlighting systemic gender discrimination as well as explicit and unconscious gender bias in the hiring process. She will also address implications resulting from this troubling employment trend and offer strategies for recruiting and retaining women coaches.

This free lecture is open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center, Minneapolis West Bank Campus. For more information contact the Tucker Center: info@tuckercenter.org | 612.625-7327.