Sport is an arena where a wide range of children and young people engage in activities. As such, it has the potential to promote equality and inclusion by fostering values and norms such as integrity, fair play, and respect – including respect related to gender. A key figure in promoting these values is the sports coach. Therefore, coaches need to be aware of the factors that shape nequalities in sport and how to address them. Moreover, sports coaches play a crucial role in setting the tone within the team and ensuring that athletes are safeguarded. 

These guidelines are based on findings from the EU-funded SUPPORTER project and draw on learnings from the project’s partners, eight sports higher education institutions. They reflect outcomes of peer exchanges and collaborative work during a workshop that took place on 20 March 2025.