Released in partnership with sporting goods giant Nike, the module is part of the "How to Coach Kids" programme.

It has been released under the strapline "To show girls they're meant to play".

How to Coach Kids is available online and as an app, and provides resources, training and tools to youth coaches.

It is hoped the training will help keep youngsters in sport and prevent them from dropping out.

Coaching Girls has three age-specific modules and is available in English and Spanish.

"Every athlete – and every child – deserves the most positive, healthy and fulfilling sport experience, and that begins with quality and effective coaching," said Chris Snyder, the USOPC director of coaching education. 

"At the USOPC, we are incredibly proud of the strong, confident women who represent Team USA. 

"The Coaching Girls course is a fantastic way to further that legacy, and ensure we're equipping youth coaches with the resources and tools they need to engage kids in sports by creating environments where kids can play and thrive."

Topics covered in Coaching Girls include team culture, bias, stress and how to create a female-inclusive environment.

"Empowering girls in sport starts with great coaches," said Caitlin Morris, general manager of social and community for Nike.

"Girls deserve coaches who can directly connect with them, understand their experience and invite them to participate. 

"Our goal for the How to Coach Kids Coaching Girls course is to give youth coaches the tools they need to help girls reach their potential."