As treinadoras do basquete feminino no Maine quase dobraram desde 2019, com jovens ex-jogadores liderando equipes e fortalecendo as conexões com atletas. Female coaches in Maine girls basketball nearly doubled since 2019, with young former players now leading teams and strengthening athlete connections.

O 31o Torneio Memorial Chrissanne Burns em Augusta apresenta quatro equipes de basquete femininos do ensino médio do Maine, todas treinadas por mulheres, refletindo uma tendência nacional: as treinadoras dos programas de basquete femininos do Maine quase dobraram desde 2019-20, subindo de 28 para 50. The 31st Chrissanne Burns Memorial Tournament in Augusta features four Maine high school girls basketball teams all coached by women, reflecting a national trend: female head coaches in Maine’s varsity girls basketball programs have nearly doubled since 2019-20, rising from 28 to 50. Muitos desses treinadores, como Alex Bessey e Brianne Maloney, são jovens ex-jogadores que trazem relação e fortes conexões com seus atletas. Many of these coaches, like Alex Bessey and Brianne Maloney, are young former players who bring relatability and strong connections with their athletes. As jogadoras dizem que as treinadoras oferecem maior confiança e compreensão, melhorando a comunicação e a preparação mental. Players say female coaches offer greater trust and understanding, improving communication and mental preparation. O torneio destaca uma mudança crescente nos esportes juvenis, com mais mulheres em papéis de liderança e servindo como modelos. The tournament highlights a growing shift in youth sports, with more women in leadership roles and serving as role models.