Menstrual Cycle

Correct! Menstrual cycle experiences vary significantly. Ask how she feels rather than assuming what she needs.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Very little. Experiences vary, so check in rather than assume. Players experience their menstrual cycles differently. The best starting point is to ask, not assume.

Correct! Symptoms that significantly disrupt daily life or training warrant further support. Your role is to notice and signpost, not diagnose.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Encourage her to speak with a parent, guardian or healthcare professional. Severe symptoms should not simply be accepted or managed by the coach. Encourage the player to seek appropriate support.

Correct! Tracking can help a player understand what is typical for her, spot changes and plan how she manages symptoms.

Not quite. The correct answer is: It helps players understand their own patterns and notice changes. Tracking is about helping the player understand her own patterns. It shouldn't be used to make assumptions about performance or automatically change training.

Correct! Start with the player's experience. Ask what she needs before deciding whether anything should change.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Thank her for telling you and ask what support, if any, she'd like. Avoid assuming what the player needs based on her menstrual cycle. Start by asking how she feels and what would help.

Correct! Tracking can help her identify her own patterns and find strategies that work for her.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Track when symptoms occur and what helps. Symptoms and what helps manage them vary between players. Understanding her own patterns is more useful than applying a standard response.

Correct! Severe symptoms that interfere with everyday life are a reason to seek additional support. A coach can notice, support and signpost.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Encourage her to speak to a parent, guardian or healthcare professional. This goes beyond routine symptom management. Your role isn't to diagnose or treat it, but to help the player access appropriate support.

Correct! A private, open check-in gives the player the opportunity to tell you what she needs without you making assumptions.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Ask her privately how she's feeling and whether she needs anything. You don't need to know whether she's on her period. Check in about how she's feeling and what support she needs.

Correct! Players should know where products are and be able to access them without having to ask.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Make them freely and discreetly accessible to players . Requiring a player to ask can create an unnecessary barrier. Make products easy to find and access privately.

Correct! You can normalize menstrual health at a team level without requiring individual players to share personal information.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Making it part of general team education while respecting individual privacy. Normalizing the topic doesn't mean asking players to disclose personal information. Build awareness across the team while respecting individual privacy.