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TELUS She CAN Coach Program Expands to 54 Clubs
(September 2024) – Canada Soccer is proud to announce that 54 clubs across five provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia—have been selected to participate in Year 2 of the TELUS She CAN Coach program. This marks a significant expansion from the program’s first year which saw 20 clubs involved, reinforcing Canada Soccer’s commitment to increasing the representation of women coaches in grassroots soccer. Of these 54 clubs, 12 are returning participants, with 6 returning from Alberta and 6 from Nova Scotia.
TELUS She CAN Coach is a national coach recruitment, development, and training program designed for women to address the challenges they face regarding soccer participation. Specifically designed for new and entry-level women coaches, it focuses on those interested in starting or continuing Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education. By providing access to education, training, and tailored support, the initiative aims to break down barriers, encourage more women and girls to participate in soccer and promote gender equity at all levels of the sport.
“We are thrilled to welcome 54 clubs into the second year of the TELUS She CAN Coach program,” said Sara McConaghy, Director of Community & Fund Development at Canada Soccer. “This tremendous growth reflects the incredible dedication of the soccer community to support and empower women in coaching. As we expand the program, we remain committed to ensuring that women coaches have the tools and resources they need to thrive and create lasting change in Canadian soccer.”
The 54 Club Participants in Year 2 are:
Alberta:
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Our Provincial Partners have shown a strong commitment to advancing women in soccer and continue to work closely with Canada Soccer to implement the program within their communities.
Women in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia who are interested in beginning or advancing their Grassroots Coach Education are encouraged to contact participating clubs in their region for more information.
For additional information about TELUS She CAN Coach and its role in advancing gender equity in soccer, please visit our website here.
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