text: can a women ever coach in the nfl? i want to become a assitant coach when i grow up and most people are telling me to just forget it but i believe in my heart i can make it.what do you think? i dont think theres a rule against it, but in order to become a coach in the nfl, you have to have a tremendous knowledge of the game. this usually steams from playing experience. i dont know if you have playing experience, but unless you do or will, getting a coaching job is extremely unlikely. but, hey, if you really think you can do it, go for it. theres always a chance. you better be prepared, because a woman coach wont be well accepted by the nfl community. theres never been a woman coach, but maybe you can be the first.