Module 2 - Apply 2 - Body Confident Coaching

You are a surfing coach. It is the start of the season and a new girl, Asya, has joined your group. You notice that she is uncomfortable changing on the beach, even though the rest of your group has gotten accustomed to changing in front of one another.

What could you do? Select the best response below.

I could remind Asya that this is a safe space and that everyone is fine changing in front of each other, so there is nothing to be worried about.

Not quite. Although your other athletes may be comfortable changing in front of each other, Asya’s concerns are still valid. Some of your other athletes might also feel more comfortable changing somewhere more private.

I could try to find alternative and private spaces for Asya and others to change, such as changing rooms or portable tents.

Correct! By providing your athletes with choice and safe spaces, you can reduce their body image and privacy concerns.

I could ask Asya to change into her wetsuit before she comes to practice.

Not quite. Although this may be suitable for some athletes and some sports, Asya might not feel comfortable wearing her wetsuit to and from the beach.

Due to the nature of surfing, there is nothing I can do in this situation.

Not really. Although you can’t always provide changing facilities due to what is available on different beaches, you can provide portable or pop-up tents that can give your athletes privacy when they change.

Asya doesn’t have her own wetsuit, so you will provide one for her. However, you don’t have many size options and Asya is worried that none of the sizes you have will fit her.

What could you do? Select the best response below.

I could let Asya try on the wetsuits in private to see if we can find a good fit and otherwise commit to ordering more sizes for the next session.

Correct! You could reassure Asya that you will find a wetsuit for her and encourage her to take part in today’s session wearing her regular clothes or bathing suit if appropriate. Make sure that you order extra sizes and styles in the future.

There is nothing I can do in this situation.

Not really. As a coach, you can ensure that you order a wide size and style range of wetsuits before a new season and advocate for your athletes to choose the size and style that they feel most comfortable in.

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