Youth sports in the United States rely on willing and committed head coaches. In 2018, the majority of youth sport head coaches were male, while just over a quarter were female. This figure is nevertheless an increase from the 23 percent who were female in 2017.
Share of youth sport head coaches in the United States in 2018, by gender
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