First-of-its-kind coach certification

NOBODY TAUGHT YOU HOW GIRLS ARE DIFFERENT.

We did the work. Play. Lead. Thrive.

The only certification built around female physiology, psychology, and safety — giving coaches and athletic directors the tools to keep girls in sport longer, healthier, and thriving.

See the curriculum
3
Cert levels
2–6h
Training time
4
Expert presenters
2yr
Renewal cycle
Coaching pyramid graphic
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Play
Building skills, confidence & a love for the game.
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Lead
Developing leaders on and off the field.
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Belong
Creating a supportive community where every girl belongs.
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Thrive
Helping girls grow strong, resilient & unstoppable.
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Equity
Championing equal opportunities for every girl in sport.
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64%
By the age of 16, 64% of girls have stopped participating in sport
87%
Of female athletes don't feel comfortable talking to their coach about periods
0%
Standard certifications address female-specific physiology or psychology
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Female Physiology Mental Health Injury Prevention RED-S Confidence Burnout Period Literacy Safe Sport
What You'll Learn

Six Domains. One Complete System.

Every module is grounded in research and built by practitioners who've lived it.

Keeping Girls in the Game
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Female Physiology
Hormonal cycles, puberty, the female performance wave, nutrition, and RED-S.
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Psychological Development
Confidence vs. perfectionism, identity, burnout prevention, mental health.
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Boundaries & Rapport
Power dynamics, red flag behaviors, appropriate boundaries, healthy connection.
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Communication
Body image awareness, feedback without appearance criticism, building autonomy.
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Health & Medical
Menstrual cycle awareness, disordered eating warning signs, overtraining, referrals.
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Coaching Environment
Locker room policies, travel guidelines, digital communication rules.
Certification & Pricing

Get Certified Here

One-time registration fee. Earn your credential and start making a difference for your female athletes.

Keeping Girls in the Game Certification
Approved Women's Athlete Coach
2 hours of certification
  • Safe coaching fundamentals
  • Female puberty and development
  • Mental health basics
  • Confidence and communication
  • Digital certificate + verification
"When girls play, they lead. When they lead, they change the game."
Together, we keep girls in the game.
— Billie Jean King
The Team

Built by Women Who Lived It.

Four experts. Four domains. One complete picture of the female athlete experience.

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Jessica Mendoza
Confidence · Coaching Behavior
Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst. Leads modules on building confidence, coaching language, belief, and the mind-body connection.
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Lauren Fleshman
Female Physiology · Performance
Author, advocate, and former professional runner. Leads modules on puberty, the female performance wave, period literacy, and RED-S.
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Ellie Meyrowitz
Injury Prevention · Physical Therapy
Physical therapist specializing in female athletes. Leads modules on ACL risk, stress fractures, strength training, and safe sport mechanics.
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Katie Steele
Mental Health · Psychology
Therapist and former elite runner. Leads modules on co-regulation, athlete mental health, coach-athlete trust, and navigating burnout.
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For Athletic Departments and Organizations

Bulk certification packages for coaching staffs. Verify credentials through our online registry.

READY TO BE THE COACHYOUR ATHLETES NEED?

Join the coaches and programs leading the next era of female athlete development.