LGBTQ Professional and Amateur Sports Coaches

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There is a very large international field of LGBTQ professional and amateur sports coaches. These individuals are present in a wide range of sports categories. Most have made their mark as athletes in their chosen sports, including Olympic medal winners, world champions, or national champions. A few have earned the title of 'Coach of the Year' in their respective professions.

Regrettably, some of these individuals were fired from their position (or 'contracts not renewed') when they came out. In all of these particular cases, this made them LGBTQ activists for changes in professional sports to eliminate homophobia. Others on the list are prominent LGBTQ activists regardless and have become notable specialists in the field of diversity.

There are several firsts in the list. Eric Anderson is considered to have been the first high school coach to have come out as gay and has written a book about this - today, he is a noted Professor of Masculinities, Sexualities, and Sport. Tennis sensation Renee richards is a noted transgender leader in sports.

The range of sports represented in the list is notable. The most popular sports are basketball, soccer/football, and tennis. These are followed by figure skating and track & field. Such a wide variety of sports begs the question why there is not greater success in challenging homophobia in sports?

We have identified the following individuals as LGBTQ professional and amateur sports coaches. They hail from Canada, Venezuela, Australia, Cuba, Great Britain, Germany, United States, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, and Sweden. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies.

Basketball

Biathlon

Bodybuilding

Boxing

Cross-Country Skiiing

Cycling

Diving

Equestrian

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer /Football

Softball

Speedskating

Swimming

Tennis

Track & Field

Trampoline

Triathlon

Volleyball

Weightlifting

Wrestling