Coaching for Women and Girls

Andy Kirkland Ph.D. Helen Scott Melissa Schwartz

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Aims

Differences between male

and female athletes

How these differences

affect coaching practice

How to track training data

using TrainingPeaks

In this webinar we’ll talk about:

Gender Differences

Gender Differences

Technical

Tactical

Physiological

Psychological

Gender Differences

Psychological Physiological

HormonesHormones are chemical messengers which communicate between the body’s different systems.

•Muscle and bone growth•Energy metabolism•Reproductive function

Behaviour

Nature Nurture

Genetic Environmental

Behaviour

Behaviour

Environment

Challenge or Threat

Cortisol

Achieving

Dopamine

Soothing

Endorphins

Behaviour

Communication

Confidence

Reflection and feedback

Fitting in and standing-out

Physiology and Health

Growth and development Training

The Menstrual Cycle• Premenstrual

syndrome• The contraceptive

pill

Energy-deficit• Suppressed

immune function• Muscle breakdown• Amenorrhea• Bone health

Growth and Development

Training

The Menstrual Cycle

The Menstrual Cycle

The Menstrual Cycle

Training Implications

Energy Deficit

Issues with Energy Deficit

Monitoring Riders

Tracking data with TrainingPeaks

Tracking Metrics

Charting Metrics

Coaching Individual Athletes

Communication is Key

Coaching Groups

Dynamic Plans

Dynamic Plans