Women's Coaching Month

Proudly supported by BHP, Women’s Coaching Month shines a light on the pathway programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging more women and girls to take up coaching from grassroots through to the elite level. 

Now in its fifth year, the theme for 2025 focuses on ‘Champions of change’ which highlights the impact of women and girls in shaping the future of coaching. As leaders, advocates, and innovators, they are driving meaningful change and redefining the coaching experience for all.

BHP WOMEN'S COACHING MONTH WEBINAR

Hosted by AFL’s Nat Edwards, hear from Olympic Gold Medalist, Noemie Fox and AFLW Legends Abbey Holmes, Alicia Eva and Emma Kearney in the Champions of Change online webinar.

COACH YOUR WAY ROOKIE PROGRAM

The Coach Your Way Rookie Program aims to provides Women and Girls with the knowledge, tools and support they need to confidently step in to coaching.

It’s all about coaching YOUR WAY, not about fitting the mould of the ‘traditional coach’.

BHP COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

The award acknowledges individuals who are making exceptional contributions to advance grassroots footy for women and girls. Incredible cash prizes and a money-can’t-buy AFLW Grand Final experience is up for grabs.

Champions of Change

Champions of Change, highlights the impact of women and girls in shaping the future of coaching. 

Learn more about women driving meaningful change and redefining the coaching experience for all.

RESOURCES

We've developed specialised resources to support the women’s game, including this Prep-to-Play handbook, the Female Performance and Health initiative, a Coaching Toolkit, and the BHP Community Coach Award

WOMEN & GIRLS TOOLKITS

The purpose of this guide is to support coaches of Women’s and Girls’ football teams at all levels. As such it focuses on general principles relevant to varying skills and abilities. It has been designed to offer coaches practical ideas and strategies that they can implement at their Club, School or Auskick Centre.

Women's Coaching Month - AFL & AFLW

See how Alicia Eva, Chloe McMillan, Emma Kearney and Shae Sloan are making an impact at the elite level.