To be eligible, clubs must:
Telus She Can Coach Program
Coach
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.
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
TELUS She CAN Coach is a club-based initiative. Community clubs located within participating provinces are eligible to apply when the annual application window opens.
Clubs that have successfully completed a previous year of the program may be eligible to apply for continued participation, provided their province is participating.
Eligibility
Geographic Location
Be located in a participating province
Club Licensing
Hold a Canada Soccer Club Licence (Quality Soccer Provider or higher)
Provincial Support
Be in good standing with their Provincial Member Association
Commitment to Equity
Demonstrate a commitment to supporting the participation and development of women and girls in soccer
Dedicated Leadership
Designate at least one staff member to serve as the Club Lead
Program Commitment
Commit to fulfilling the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Program Guide
Participating provincial member associations
- Alberta Soccer
- Soccer Nova Scotia
- Alberta Soccer
- BC Soccer
- Manitoba Soccer Association
- Ontario Soccer
- Soccer Nova Scotia
- BC Soccer
- Manitoba Soccer Association
- Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association
- Ontario Soccer
- Saskatchewan Soccer Association
Participating Provincial Member Associations will be announced by August 31, 2026.
Application Timeline
Ready to bring TELUS She CAN Coach to your club? Mark these important dates in your calendar.
Application Window
The application window for Year 4 (2026-2027) will be announced by August 31, 2026.
Club Selection
While Canada Soccer strives to support as many clubs as possible, participation is subject to program capacity and not all applicants will be selected. All applicants will be notified of their application status according to the Year 4 program timeline, which will be published by August 31, 2026.
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