Canada Soccer’S TELUS She CAN Coach Launches Year 4

Continuing Pathways for Women in Coaching

Following three years of growth, Canada Soccer’s TELUS She CAN Coach program is entering its fourth year, expanding into Québec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, while continuing its work with returning partners in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland & Labrador.

TELUS She CAN Coach is Canada Soccer’s flagship national coach recruitment and development initiative, designed to address barriers women face when entering and accessing coach education. Through a club-based approach, the program provides women with access to coach education, development opportunities and supportive networks within the game.

With the addition of Québec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island in Year 4, TELUS She CAN Coach has now expanded its reach to all 10 Canadian provinces since its launch in 2023, having supported 1,000 women coaches and 100 community clubs across seven provinces.

Expanding Access in Year 4

For Year 4, Soccer Québec, Soccer New Brunswick and PEI Soccer Association will join the program as new Provincial Member Association partners, alongside returning partners Saskatchewan Soccer Association and Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association.

The program combines access to Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education with virtual learning and club-based engagement, giving participants the tools and support to develop their coaching knowledge and experience while connecting with other women coaches in their communities.

“Soccer Québec is committed to making a meaningful contribution to the development of women’s soccer. We are therefore proud to support clubs through the TELUS She Can Coach program, an initiative that will provide clubs across Quebec with practical resources and tools to encourage the participation, development, and advancement of women coaches throughout the province.” ​
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​– Soccer Québec

As Year 4 gets underway, Canada Soccer looks forward to building on the program’s momentum and continuing to strengthen pathways for women to enter, develop and progress in coaching.

Applications Open September 1

Community clubs in Québec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland & Labrador are invited to apply for Year 4 of TELUS She CAN Coach. The application window opens September 1, 2026, and closes October 4, 2026.

For more information about TELUS She CAN Coach and the Year 4 application process, clubs are encouraged to visit the program webpage.

Continuing to Close the Gap

TELUS She CAN Coach is part of Close the Gap, Canada Soccer’s Women and Girls Strategy, supporting the broader goal of creating more equitable pathways and increasing opportunities for women across all areas of the game. ​