#1: Recruit In Pairs
Encourage New Females To Bring A Buddy. Promise Incoming Girls The Opportunity To Not Have To Wrestle Guys.

#2: Define The Clothing Expectations
Ie: Long Shorts Are Okay And Volleyball Shorts Are Not Mandatory. Compression Shirts Can Be Worn Under Singlets.

#3: Attitude & Opinion Of The Coach Toward Girls On The Team
Coaches Need To Convey Positive And Open To All Message To Incoming Athletes. Coaches Should Promote These Same Positive Attitudes And Opinions Within Their Program.

#4: Remember Background In Martial Arts Is Good
Ie: Jiu-Jitsu, Judo

#5: Provide Adult Women Role-Models To Look Up To
Identify Top Athletes Within The Sport Or Former Athletes Who Have Come Through A Similar Environment. Females Should See The Future Opportunities In The Sport And Also Know They Are Not Alone.

#6: Know The Fine Line Of Treating Girls On The Team As Equals, But Knowing That They Can Sometimes Need Different Motivators And/Or Support.
Understand that communication can be processed and perceived differently by each athlete. Find what works best for each of your athletes.

#7: Teammates Need To Be Inviting
Teammates Should Be Encouraging To Incoming Athletes Ie: Not Bragging About How They Are The Only Ones Who Could Possibly Make It Through A Practice Do To Difficulty.

#8: 1st Practice Ever Should Be A Lower Intensity Practice
You Want Incoming Athletes To Attend An Introduction Or Clinic Practice. Easing From A A September Or October Pre-Season Practice Versus A Hard Contact And Highly Technical Practice.