Why do girls need athletic role models? - The Sport Information Resource Centre

When role models are mentioned in sport, the first thing that comes to mind are high profile celebrities. While positive role models can be found in amateur and professional sports, it’s the people they see every day that make the biggest difference. Parents, coaches, teachers or even older siblings often have a profound effect on a young girl and how they view themselves and their chosen sport. 43% of girls agree that “there aren’t many sporting role models for girls” […]

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