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This study focused on exploring female leaders' perceived stressors inside and outside of the sport setting, and the ways in which they coped with them. Participants ( N = 7) were interviewed based on nominations from their respective teammates. Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. Results revealed that female club sport athletes in this sample indicated stress across many domains, including social, academic, and athletic. The use of emotion-focused strategies to cope with stress was particularly evident, with participants describing strategies such as sleeping, avoiding, or praying much more frequently than strategies like seeking professional help or advice. Each stressor and strategy identified by the participants is discussed, with specific emphasis placed on the adjustment to college, issues during college, and gender differences in coping. 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The use of emotion-focused strategies to cope with stress was particularly evident, with participants describing strategies such as sleeping, avoiding, or praying much more frequently than strategies like seeking professional help or advice. Each stressor and strategy identified by the participants is discussed, with specific emphasis placed on the adjustment to college, issues during college, and gender differences in coping. 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