To be considered eligible, participating clubs must meet the following requirements:
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Telus She Can Coach Program
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Overview
TELUS She CAN Coach is a national coach recruitment, development, and training project designed for women to address the challenges they face regarding soccer participation.
As a club-based initiative, TELUS She CAN Coach engages and collaborates with community clubs across participating provinces to strengthen our game, aiming to close the gender gap in participation through increasing the number of women coaches at the Grassroots level.
Program Pillars
TELUS She CAN Coach is built on three interconnected pillars that work together to create lasting change for women in coaching.
Recruit
This program differs from a typical mentorship program as it involves recruitment, training, and development. It aims to recruit and support new, entry-level coaches beginning their Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education.
Develop
Diverse women leaders in sport are critical in creating a welcoming and safe space for girls in sport. This project will strive to support and advance gender equity in soccer by reducing the barriers of entry for women to coach, with the hope that this will increase the registration of women and girls and help to balance the gender gap in participation.
Inspire
We aim to increase the number of women coaches and encourage more girls to engage in the sport.
Application Process
As TELUS She CAN Coach is a club-based initiative, community clubs in participating provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador are invited to apply to participate in the program.
Community Clubs based in British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario that participated in Year 2 are eligible to reapply for continued participation in Year 3.
Club Requirements
Geographic Location
Be based in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, or Newfoundland & Labrador
Club Licensing
Hold a Canada Soccer Club License
Provincial Support
Have the support of their Provincial Territorial Sport Organization
Commitment to Equity
Value the involvement of women and girls
Dedicated Leadership
Designate a dedicated staff member to take on the role of "Club Lead"
Program Commitment
Commit to fulfilling the responsibilities outlined for the club in the Program Guidelines
Application Timeline
Ready to bring TELUS She CAN Coach to your club? Mark these important dates in your calendar.
Application Window
The club application window is open from September 2nd to September 30th, 2025, and will be accessible on the TELUS She CAN Coach webpage.
Club Selection Notification
While Canada Soccer aims to support all interested clubs, not all applicants will be selected to participate. Notification of application status will be communicated by October 17, 2025.
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