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None of the current top 10 players in the women's rankings
employ the services of a female coach.
The WTA's program, which was announced on Thursday, aims to
promote professional and grassroots coaching as a viable career
choice for athletes and coaches.
It is comprised of three separate phases, including a week of
offseason training in December with WTA players in Florida, a
10-week online certification course and an opportunity to shadow
a coach and player during a WTA tournament.
"The Coach Inclusion Program is an important step towards
diversifying and broadening our coaching pool," said Steve
Simon, WTA Chairman and CEO.
"It is crucial for our organization to promote and provide
coaching career pathways for women, as well as for our former
athletes, to have an opportunity to learn and grow in this
crucial coaching role."
The WTA added that the coaching program is open to applicants
based in the United States.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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