Coaching and Officiating - Body image and coaching women and girls

In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series, we chat with Nikki Jeacocke (She/ Her) and Dannie Rowlands (She/ Her). Nikki has worked with a range of athletes from pathways to senior elite across a multitude of both Olympic and professional sports. Danni is Head of prevention at the Butterfly Foundation, a non-for-profit organisation that represents all people affected by eating disorders and negative body image issues. Nikki and Danni explore the role of coaches in creating body image safe spaces in community sport.To support coaches working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches enhance their practice.

 

If you or someone you know needs help it is important to seek help. Please reach out directly to your National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for support and for support and further information please reach out to the Butterfly Foundation.

 

Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/

 

Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website.

Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community

Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating

 

Female Performance Health Initiative (FPHI) Modules - https://www.ais.gov.au/fphi/education

Butterfly Foundation Resources - https://butterfly.org.au/resources/

 

Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au