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For women’s college basketball coaches, motherhood is no longer something to keep quiet

Last updated: February 11, 2025 4:28 pm
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Arizona coach Adia Barnes found herself in a pivotal moment during the 2021 national title game. Her Wildcats were trailing Stanford by five at halftime, and Barnes knew she needed to deliver a crucial speech to motivate her team. However, amidst the pressure of the game, Barnes also had to take a moment to pump breast milk for her 6-month-old daughter, Capri. Balancing the demands of coaching and motherhood, Barnes quickly pumped and covered up before returning to address her players.

After the game, news spread that Barnes had pumped during halftime, leading to national media coverage and widespread attention. While initially upset at the intrusion into her private life, Barnes soon realized the impact her story had on other women in similar situations. Women in various career fields reached out to Barnes, thanking her for sharing her experience and highlighting the importance of representing mothers in positions of leadership.

As the visibility of women’s basketball has grown, so too has the recognition of the unique challenges faced by female coaches who are also mothers. Coaches like Brenda Frese and Pat Summitt paved the way for future generations, demonstrating that motherhood and coaching can coexist. With an increasing number of women leading prominent programs, stories like Barnes’ have become more common, inspiring other coaches to share their experiences and support one another.

The “Adia Effect” has had a lasting impact on women’s college basketball, with coaches like Oklahoma State’s Jacie Hoyt and Tennessee’s Kim Caldwell openly discussing their pregnancies and motherhood journeys. By creating a network of support and sharing their stories, these coaches hope to encourage more women to pursue coaching careers while also starting families. The challenges of balancing coaching responsibilities with motherhood are real, but with the right support system in place, these women are proving that it can be done.

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Childcare support is essential for coaches like USC’s Lindsay Gottlieb, who negotiated for her university to cover expenses for her family to travel with her on work-related trips. By advocating for family-friendly policies and sharing their experiences openly, coaches like Gottlieb are working to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for mothers in coaching. With continued progress and support, more women can pursue coaching careers without having to sacrifice their roles as parents.

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