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First the NBA, now the NFL welcome their first female coaches!!!


On Monday, the Arizona Cardinals hired Jen Welter to their coaching staff, making her the first female to hold a coaching role in the history of the NFL.

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Jen will work with the Cardinal’s linebackers throughout training camp and pre-season. This is a huge barrier to break and a huge step forward for women in sports.
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Welter joins a very short list of female coaches in the “big four” professional sports in North America, which notably includes female basketball player Becky Hammon. Becky made healines recently when she was appointed as the assistant coach of top-tier NBA team, the San Antonio Spurs. She made headlines again by leading the team to victory in the Las Vegas Summer League as the team’s head coach.
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And last but not least, we have to acknowledge Sarah Thomas, who just became the first female official in the NFL. Sarah will be a line judge for the 2015-2016 season. Keep up the great work girls!!!!

 

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