Mission: To connect, unify, empower, enhance and build a clear pathway for females in the world of athletic coaching. This has been on my heart for a long time. I finally went for it. If you are (or have been in the past) a female athlete, coach or competitor in some way, or have a daughter, female family member etc. who is- THIS IS FOR YOU AND THEM! Inviting all ideas, topics, comments, and experiences to be shared and discussed. For all the women walking the coaching road, more of us are j ...
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Players' Advice on Captainship: Be Nice, Be Kind, Be Respectful
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Summary: This conversation explores the essential qualities of leadership in sports, particularly focusing on the role of a team captain. It emphasizes the importance of character traits such as kindness, positivity, and respect, rather than just athletic skills. The discussion aims to empower female coaches and athletes by highlighting the signifi…
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Question- As a leader : What do the words teamwork and leadership for you?
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In this conversation, Kelly Jenkins discusses the significance of teamwork and leadership in youth sports, particularly focusing on female coaches. She emphasizes the importance of roles within a team, the development of leadership skills in young athletes, and effective communication strategies. Jenkins shares personal experiences and insights on …
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Women in Combat sports: Diamond Long: A Journey of Grit and Resilience
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women in sports, female empowerment, boxing, MMA, mentorship, gender barriers, community building, female coaches, women's boxing, resilience In this conversation, Diamond Long shares her inspiring journey as a female boxer and MMA fighter, discussing the importance of representation and empowerment in combat sports. She highlights the challenges f…
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VULNERABILITY POST ALERT: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Identity Shaping, Stepping into BEING YOU
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In this episode, Kelly Jenkins shares her journey as a female coach and leader in sports, discussing the challenges and triumphs she has faced. She reflects on her childhood, the importance of community, and the need for women in sports to support one another. Through her personal experiences, she emphasizes the significance of self-discovery, auth…
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Tara Bowen and Gaby Palache- Empowering Women in Coaching: A Mother-Daughter Journey
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Summary In this conversation, Kelly Jenkins interviews Tara Bowen and her daughter Gabby Palache, exploring their intertwined journeys in soccer and coaching. Tara shares her experiences as a female coach in a male-dominated field, the challenges she faced, and the importance of mentorship and supportive environments for women in sports. Gabby refl…
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Lauren Wilson's Story as she shares “Her Path to the Sidelines”
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From Player to Pioneer – Lauren Wilson’s Story In our premiere episode, we sit down with Lauren Wilson, a seasoned soccer coach with over 20 years on the sidelines. Lauren’s journey began as a player, but it’s her path as a coach—marked by resilience, grit, and a relentless commitment to the game—that truly inspires. She opens up about the adversit…
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From Grassroots to Greatness: A Coaching Journey- Start somewhere and build confidence!
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In this episode of the Female Coaches Club podcast, Kelly Jenkins shares her journey from grassroots soccer coaching to competitive coaching. She discusses the importance of starting at the grassroots level, the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to competitive coaching, and the significance of building a supportive community among female coa…
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Introducing a podcast to discuss women coaching in athletics. There is a definite deficit and lack of female coaches that exist in all sports, at all levels, still in 2025. Shedding some light and exploring this area of need for more female leadership in this podcast. Thank you for listening!By kelljenk
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