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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.
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.
“The enthusiastic participation and impactful experiences from Year 1 have set a strong foundation for further expansion. We are excited to extend our reach to new provinces while continuing to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for women. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to advancing gender equity in soccer and empowering women coaches across the country.” – Sara McConaghy, Director, Community and Fund Development
For Year 2, Canada Soccer is continuing its partnership with Alberta Soccer and Soccer Nova Scotia and is excited to announce it is expanding to partner with BC Soccer, Manitoba Soccer Association and Ontario Soccer.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
To apply for Year 2 of TELUS She CAN Coach, click here.
The application window is open from July 2nd to August 4th.
For more information on TELUS She CAN Coach, check out the Program Guide.
TELUS She CAN Coach Year 1 Participating Clubs
Alberta: BTB Soccer Club, Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club, Calgary Foothills FC, Calgary Rangers Soccer Club, Calgary Rockies FC, Calgary Villains FC, Eastside Memorial FC, McKenzie United Soccer Club, Medicine Hat Soccer Association, Selects FC, New Frontier Soccer, Spruce Grove Soccer.
Nova Scotia: Fundy Youth Soccer Club, Halifax City Soccer Club, Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club, Ignite Soccer, Soccer Cape Breton, Storm Soccer Club, Suburban Football Club, United DFC.
Gender Equity is the process of allocating resources, programs, and decision making fairly to all genders without any discrimination on the basis of gender, and addressing any imbalances in the benefits available to people of different genders. – Canadian Women in Sport (CWS)
Telus She CAN Coach is part of Canada Soccer’s women’s and girls’ development strategy. The purpose of Telus She CAN Coach to recruit and support new and beginner-level coaches. Future phases will aim to offer ongoing support and networking opportunities for existing women coaches, providing coach development opportunities beyond grassroots education.
Canada Soccer acknowledges women coaches across the country who are actively working towards narrowing the gender equity gap in soccer. Through their valuable contributions to the sport, they act as inspiring role models for girls in soccer and aspiring women coaches.
Canada Soccer also acknowledges other organizations and initiatives nationwide that offer exceptional opportunities for women coaches.
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