Coaches play an instrumental role in the experiences of youth sport participants. Though girls participate in youth sport at similar rates as boys, coaching positions continue to be dominated by men. Existing research supports the value of diverse role models, especially for culturally diverse youth, and women coaches of color are especially important in sport given the low participation rates of ethnocultural minorities. Given the importance of diverse role models as sport coaches, this study investigates the experiences of women of color who coach sport at the recreational level. Based on interviews with 14 individuals, and grounded in socioecological theory, our findings describe the experience of research participants at each level (individual, interpersonal, organizational, and sociocultural) with a focus on the entry experience, barriers, and supports. Findings suggest that gendered and racial norms influence experiences across the model, and further lead to practical implications for sport managers.

教练在青少年体育参与者的经历中发挥着重要作用。尽管女孩参与青少年运动的比例与男孩相似，但教练职位仍然由男性主导。现有研究支持多元化榜样的价值，特别是对于文化多元化的年轻人来说，鉴于少数民族文化的参与率较低，有色人种女教练在体育运动中尤其重要。考虑到作为体育教练的不同榜样的重要性，本研究调查了在娱乐层面指导体育运动的有色人种女性的经历。基于对 14 个人的访谈，并以社会生态学理论为基础，我们的研究结果描述了研究参与者在各个层面（个人、人际、组织和社会文化）的体验，重点关注进入体验、障碍和支持。研究结果表明，性别和种族规范影响整个模型的体验，并进一步对体育管理者产生实际影响。