The Silent Dismissal: How Female Coaches Are Winning—And Still Losing

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Sports is a business of results. Win, and you keep your job. Lose, and you’re shown the door. That’s the unwritten rule that governs coaching careers. Or at least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe.

Yet, a disturbing pattern is emerging—one that suggests this rule applies differently depending on your gender. Across multiple sports, high-performing f…