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Pro License admission barriers allow women’s coaching opportunities to go ‘down the drain’
- Women coaches face limited access to UEFA Pro Licence courses due to scarce spots and high costs, delaying career progression.
- Mariana Cabral says admission criteria often prioritise the men’s game, blocking top female coaching progression.
- A growing number of women coaches are blocked from pro-level roles despite rising overall female coaching numbers.
- Some coaches report Pro Licence courses being out of reach financially or geographically misaligned, creating accessibility gaps.
- UEFA’s strategy includes a 10% female quota on coaching courses, but practical implementation remains uneven.
- Cabral has pursued opportunities in the US and Europe but Pro Licence access has delayed head coaching ambitions.
- Women coaches report ongoing battles for basic resources, contributing to a challenging working environment.
- Some female coaches paused careers or took non-head roles due to licensing barriers and family considerations.
- Cabral believes Pro Licence is critical for senior head coach roles and views gaps as career bottlenecks.
- The article notes women’s teams are increasingly demanding qualification as women's football grows.
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