The opportunities and challenges of virtual coach education in rural and remote communities

Overall, the current study revealed a major equity issue in relation to SFD organizations engaging in virtual coaching training, highlighting the influence of structural inequities which continue to cause barriers to technology access that can exacerbate the equity gap. As is often the case, the communities that face the greatest marginalization experienced significant inequities in access to quality coach education. Building on creative strategies outlined in the article, it is recommended that researchers and practitioners continue to think "outside the box" on virtual coach education strategies as well as the broader role of coach education.