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This month marks thehighly anticipated launch of our brand new Caring Climate Course (CCC). The Caring Climate Course is your gatewayto unlocking the power of a caring sportsclimate. A caring climate is one that helpsgirls thrive both on and off the field. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%C2%AE%20Aug%202026%20Playbook.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### July: The Summer Reset. Plan for HER Summer is the best time to plan with intention before athletes walk through the door. For programs serving girls, planning is more than logistics. It is a belonging strategy. The decisions you make now — coach training, uniforms, facilities, communication, and the first practice experience — shape whether she feels like she belongs and whether she comes back. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%C2%AE%20July%202026%20Playbook.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### June: Don’t just finish the season - learn from it June is your pause before the next push. This month, we guide you through a simple check-in to reflect on your season through an equity lens—looking at what girls actually experienced, not just outcomes on the scoreboard. By taking a few intentional steps to assess your team climate now, you’ll be ready to make meaningful, informed adjustments during your July “Summer Reset.” [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%C2%AE%20June%20Playbook.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **May: Creating Period-Friendly Spaces** This May, we are highlighting a simple truth: periods are part of the game. Too often, menstruation remains stigmatized in sport, creating barriers to participation, confidence, and inclusion. Creating period-friendly spaces helps girls feel safe, supported, and able to stay engaged in sport. An inclusive environment recognizes that athletes need both practical support and cultural safety. That means access to menstrual products, private spaces, and coaches and leaders who can respond without discomfort or judgment. When organizations normalize periods, they help remove a barrier that too often pushes girls away from sport. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%C2%AE%20May%202026%20Playbook%20-%20Creating%20Period-Friendly%20Spaces.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **April: Tackling Negative Body Image** April is about creating team environments where every girl feels safe, included, and empowered to celebrate what her body can achieve rather than how it’s perceived. We’re highlighting the Body Talk Free Zone—a simple commitment to eliminate appearance-based comments and address them whenever they arise. By shifting our culture away from comparison (including bodies!) and toward skill, effort, and progress, coaches and leaders can strengthen body confidence, foster a sense of belonging, and keep more girls in the game. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20Her%C2%AE%20April%202026%20Playbook.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **March: Girls’ Body Image** In March, we focus on girls’ body image and the powerful role sport plays in shaping how girls feel in their bodies. Sport should be a place where girls build confidence, capability, and pride, not self-consciousness and comparison. This month helps coaches and leaders understand the pressures girls navigate and how everyday sport environments (language, uniforms, culture, and expectations) can either support body confidence or be a reason why she quits. Low body confidence is the #1 reason girls leave sport and small shifts this month can help more girls stay and play. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%C2%AE%20Playbook%20March%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **February: Coaching Girls in Sport** February is National Girls & Women in Sports Month, and National Girls & Women in Sports Day (Feb. 4) is the perfect time to spotlight how to effectively coach girls. Coaching girls means understanding their motivations, challenging stereotypes, and creating safe spaces where they feel confident and heard. When coaches set high expectations and foster belonging, girls are more likely to stay in sport. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%20Playbook%20-%20February%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **January: Challenging Gender Stereotypes** This month we focus on shifting the perspective and mindset of coaches to see potential in girls, not stereotypes. Coaches are pivotal in creating an equitable environment that prioritizes each girl's individual growth over external pressures or predetermined expectations, so that sport remains a positive, empowering experience. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%20Playbook%20-%20January%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 2025 Issues ##### **December: Empowering Girls’ Engagement in Sport** Discover how coaches, parents, and leaders can keep girls engaged in sport by reducing barriers, listening to girls’ voices, and creating leadership opportunities. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies that build confidence, belonging, and long-term participation. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%20Playbook%20-%20December%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **November: Every Girl in Sport** Effective coaching starts with understanding who you're coaching. This month highlights the importance of recognizing girls’ identities and how identities shape her experience, participation, and development—both on and off the field. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%20Playbook%20-%20November%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **October: Coach Appreciation** October is about celebrating coaches who shape girls’ experiences in sport— because great coaches don’t just teach the game, they change lives. This month highlights the importance of why coaches should create safe, inclusive environments where girls feel heard, valued, and inspired to keep playing. [View newsletter](https://www.coachingher.com/hubfs/Coaching%20HER%20Playbook%20-%20October%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) ##### **September: Back to Basics** September is the reset button for coaches, parents, and leaders — a chance to re-ground in the fundamentals of what keeps girls in sport and thriving. “Back to Basics” focuses on the core principles every coach and leader should know: creating belonging, challenging stereotypes, meeting girls’ needs, and centering development over outcomes. It’s a month to remind ourselves that before championships or rankings, we must build safe, inclusive environments where girls can discover their potential, see themselves as leaders, and stay in the game for life. 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