On September 7th and 8th, the city of Banyoles, Spain, hosted the 5th Transnational Partners Meeting (TPM5) and the 2nd International Seminar of the European FEMCoach project. The event brought together representatives from eight partner institutions from different countries, including researchers and sports specialists, with the aim of promoting the exchange of experiences and the development of methodologies focused on empowering women's sports.
The TPM5 meeting focused on analyzing the progress of the various project work packages, ensuring that the guidelines and objectives of the impact plan were being met. The project coordination was handled by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), which guided the discussions among the international partners.
The 2nd FEMCoach International Seminar stood out for presentations and debates on the specific training needs of young athletes, seeking to align scientific knowledge with everyday sports practices. The event had the collaboration of the University of Girona, reinforcing the importance of the connection between academia and sports practice.
The FEMCoach project is funded by the Erasmus+ program and its main goal is to equip coaches and sports agents with tools that promote gender equality, health, and sustainability in youth sports.
