To increase the participation of women and girls in sports

To enhance the skills and performance of female athletes

To provide guidance and support to aspiring female coaches and leaders

To create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for women in sports

Improved self-confidence and motivation

Enhanced leadership and decision-making skills

Increased opportunities for participation and advancement

Greater exposure to negative stereotypes and discrimination

Lack of access to experienced and qualified mentors

Hesitation to approach potential mentors due to perceived gender bias

Difficulty in finding mentors who share similar cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds

All of the above

To provide guidance and support to aspiring female athletes

To challenge stereotypes and biases that hinder women's participation in sports

To advocate for policies and practices that promote gender equality in sports organizations

All of the above

Strong technical knowledge and expertise in the athlete's sport

Empathy, understanding, and the ability to connect with the athlete on a personal level

Experience as a successful athlete or coach in the same sport

A combination of all of the above

Establishing clear goals and expectations for the mentoring relationship

Providing regular feedback and encouragement to the athlete

Fostering a safe and supportive environment where the athlete feels comfortable sharing their experiences and challenges

Criticizing the athlete's performance or personal life

By providing guidance and support to aspiring female coaches and administrators

By challenging stereotypes and biases that hinder women's advancement in leadership roles

By advocating for policies and practices that promote gender equality in sports organizations

All of the above

Lack of access to experienced and qualified mentors in leadership positions

Hesitation to approach potential mentors due to perceived gender bias

Difficulty in finding mentors who share similar cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds

All of the above

By providing female athletes and coaches with role models and sources of inspiration

By challenging stereotypes and biases that perpetuate gender discrimination in sports

By advocating for policies and practices that promote gender equality in sports organizations

All of the above

Shared values, goals, and interests between the mentor and mentee

Similar backgrounds and experiences in terms of gender, race, and socioeconomic status

Strong technical expertise and experience in the mentee's sport or field of interest

A combination of all of the above

By enhancing their technical skills and performance in their sport

By fostering leadership and decision-making abilities

By promoting personal growth and well-being

All of the above

Collecting feedback from mentors and mentees on their experiences and outcomes

Tracking the participation and advancement of women and girls in sports over time

Assessing changes in attitudes and perceptions towards gender equality in sports organizations

All of the above

By providing female athletes and coaches with negotiation skills and strategies

By advocating for equal pay policies and practices in sports organizations

By raising awareness about the gender pay gap and its impact on women in sports

All of the above

Limited funding and resources to support mentoring initiatives

Difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified mentors who are committed to gender equality

Lack of awareness about the benefits of mentoring among female athletes and coaches

All of the above

By empowering female athletes and coaches to become leaders and role models in their communities

By advocating for policies and practices that promote gender equality in sports organizations

By raising awareness about the importance of gender equality in sports and encouraging more women and girls to participate

All of the above