Still, despite Feverish not actually being willing to share what they really know, we still need to talk more about the culture within the womens’ game at elite level in NZ. Is there a problem? What exactly is it? What is the solution if one is needed at all.
Edit: to help the conversation’s momentum.
Do NZ players have problems in other A League clubs?
The same at overseas pro clubs?
In the college system in the US?
Apart from Western Springs, anything similar in domestic football (keeping in mind that WS are a top domestic side).
Do women prefer having female coaches?
Do women coaches get better buy in than what men do with women sides.
I know it was a while ago but several years ago (pro football might have been very limited and in Europe only) but I went to a female age-group tournament for a look ( highschool teams it was and in Napier). I was struck by the number of young male coaches (possibly 100%) and I felt a bit of unease in watching some if them interact with the girls. Nothing overt and I am definitely not a prude, but has anyone else felt a little uneasy? Especially through a female lens would be interesting.
Edit: to help the conversation’s momentum.
Do NZ players have problems in other A League clubs?
The same at overseas pro clubs?
In the college system in the US?
Apart from Western Springs, anything similar in domestic football (keeping in mind that WS are a top domestic side).
Do women prefer having female coaches?
Do women coaches get better buy in than what men do with women sides.
I know it was a while ago but several years ago (pro football might have been very limited and in Europe only) but I went to a female age-group tournament for a look ( highschool teams it was and in Napier). I was struck by the number of young male coaches (possibly 100%) and I felt a bit of unease in watching some if them interact with the girls. Nothing overt and I am definitely not a prude, but has anyone else felt a little uneasy? Especially through a female lens would be interesting.