In addressing the subject of lesbian athletes, this paper discusses some ways in which sport psychologists, researchers and clinicians may constructively approach the issues. These include: (1) understand one's own homophobia and how it affects clinical work as a sport psychologist by studying the growing body of literature on the topic; (2) conduct educational programs for athletes, coaches, and administrators focusing on issues of diversity among athetic participants, with sexual orientation a prominent factor being addressed along with race, gender, and class; (3) broaden perspectives to include addressing issues of social justice, prejudice, and discrimination in sport as they relate to sexual orientation; (4) use professional journals to educate colleagues and legitimize an open dialogue; (5) clarify the confusing misuses of terms related to the construction of gender in the literature; and (6) pursue research on the topics of homophobia in sport and experiences of lesbians and gay men in athletics. Opportunities for research are suggested. Thirty-two references are listed. (JD)