Canada Soccer Announces Four Provincial Member Associations Selected to Deliver AccelerateHER CONCACAF C Diplomas
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Canada Soccer is pleased to announce four Provincial Member Associations selected to host and deliver the AccelerateHER CONCACAF C Diploma as part of Year 3 of the AccelerateHER program. BC Soccer, Saskatchewan Soccer Association, Soccer Québec, and Soccer Nova Scotia will deliver an all-women CONCACAF C Diploma during the 2026–27 programming cycle.
Building on the continued success of AccelerateHER in advancing gender equity within Canada Soccer’s Advanced Coach Education Pathway, the delivery of the C Diploma represents an important investment in strengthening the foundation of coaching development. The C Diploma serves as the entry point to the Advanced Coach Education pathway and supports coaches in preparing to lead players in competitive and development environments across the nation.
The selected Member Associations reflect strong alignment with Canada Soccer’s Coach Education standards, demonstrated capacity for high-quality program delivery, and clear alignment with Canada Soccer’s Women and Girls Strategic Plan. In addition, each association has demonstrated commitment to advancing women in coaching and readiness to support inclusive and high-quality learning environments.
“AccelerateHER continues to evolve as a national initiative that not only expands opportunity, but strengthens the environments in which women coaches learn and lead.”
Sara McConaghy, Director, Community and Sport Inclusion
Through this cohort of C Diploma deliveries, Canada Soccer continues to support Provincial Member Associations in creating accessible, women-focused coach education opportunities that reduce barriers, strengthen local coaching ecosystems, and reinforce a consistent national standard for coach development.
The AccelerateHER program remains a cornerstone initiative within Canada Soccer’s broader commitment to gender equity in coaching, providing structured pathways, financial support, and targeted learning environments designed to increase the representation and retention of women coaches across the country.
Additional details regarding course timelines, application processes, and provincial delivery windows will be shared by each respective Provincial Member Association.