2kind4me.....it isn't all about sports. There are other things.....for instance...Carl Sagan can be appreciated by kids who like astronomy...lots of role models in the field of science....kids can read about these people in biographies and autobiographies....or, join a science club led by a male.....
"Nerdy" kids can often love music...so they might be influenced by a male band leader...in school or otherwise...Male Scout leaders can teach boys things in many diverse areas....animal care...community projects, etc.....
Actually, 2kind4me.....if you go to amazon.com...in the book section....if you search for "Women raising boys"....you will find a lot of books that address this very subject.....