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Tara Bowen and Gaby Palache- Empowering Women in Coaching: A Mother-Daughter Journey
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 reflects on her upbringing in a coaching family, her early soccer memories, and the leadership skills she has developed. The discussion emphasizes the significance of resilience, community, and the need for women to support one another in their coaching careers.
Takeaways
Tara faced many challenges as a female coach in a male-dominated environment.
Gabby learned resilience and leadership from her mother's experiences.
The importance of mentorship for women in coaching cannot be overstated.
Coaching education is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Creating a supportive environment is essential for female coaches.
Feedback and communication are key to developing players.
Using film can help coaches and players understand the game better.
Women often face gender bias in coaching roles.
It's important to research clubs before joining to ensure a supportive culture.
Building a community among female coaches can lead to greater success.
Sound bites
"I was the only female coach."
"Finding a mentor is huge."
"Be kind to each other."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mother-Daughter Coaching Duo
01:05 Tara's Early Soccer Journey
05:12 Transitioning to Coaching
10:01 Challenges of Being a Female Coach
12:28 Experiences in Coaching Education
16:09 The Impact of All-Female Coaching Courses
20:06 Gabby's Introduction to Soccer
22:49 Coaching Dynamics Between Mother and Daughter
28:49 Navigating Parental Coaching Relationships
31:19 Navigating Expectations in Coaching
34:01 The Role of Technology in Coaching Relationships
36:16 Learning Resilience Through Leadership
39:30 The Challenges of Female Coaches in ECNL
44:19 Balancing Coaching and Family Life
50:30 Empowering Women in Coaching
55:23 Overcoming Gender Bias in Coaching
01:00:33 The Importance of Support and Kindness in Sports
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By kelljenkSummary
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 reflects on her upbringing in a coaching family, her early soccer memories, and the leadership skills she has developed. The discussion emphasizes the significance of resilience, community, and the need for women to support one another in their coaching careers.
Takeaways
Tara faced many challenges as a female coach in a male-dominated environment.
Gabby learned resilience and leadership from her mother's experiences.
The importance of mentorship for women in coaching cannot be overstated.
Coaching education is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Creating a supportive environment is essential for female coaches.
Feedback and communication are key to developing players.
Using film can help coaches and players understand the game better.
Women often face gender bias in coaching roles.
It's important to research clubs before joining to ensure a supportive culture.
Building a community among female coaches can lead to greater success.
Sound bites
"I was the only female coach."
"Finding a mentor is huge."
"Be kind to each other."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mother-Daughter Coaching Duo
01:05 Tara's Early Soccer Journey
05:12 Transitioning to Coaching
10:01 Challenges of Being a Female Coach
12:28 Experiences in Coaching Education
16:09 The Impact of All-Female Coaching Courses
20:06 Gabby's Introduction to Soccer
22:49 Coaching Dynamics Between Mother and Daughter
28:49 Navigating Parental Coaching Relationships
31:19 Navigating Expectations in Coaching
34:01 The Role of Technology in Coaching Relationships
36:16 Learning Resilience Through Leadership
39:30 The Challenges of Female Coaches in ECNL
44:19 Balancing Coaching and Family Life
50:30 Empowering Women in Coaching
55:23 Overcoming Gender Bias in Coaching
01:00:33 The Importance of Support and Kindness in Sports