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September 18, 2024

13 BC Clubs join TELUS She CAN Coaching Program

Following the success of Year One of the TELUS She CAN Coach program, 54 clubs across Canada will be participating in Year Two of the program, with 13 of those clubs being from British Columbia.'

TELUS She CAN Coach is a program designed to address the challenges women face when it comes to participating in soccer. Through recruiting, developing and training coaches, this nation-wide program aims to keep female coaches interested in coaching soccer. 

“We are excited to have 13 BC Soccer member clubs participating in Canada Soccer’s TELUS She CAN Coach program,” said Rob Csabai, Interim Director of Soccer Development at BC Soccer.

“This opportunity provides additional support for women in coaching in our province and aligns with BC Soccer’s coach mentorship initiatives, both of which aim to address the under-representation of women in coaching.”

The 13 British Columbia participating Clubs:

  • Abbotsford Soccer Association
  • Alberni Athletics Soccer Club
  • Coastal FC
  • Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
  • Gorge Soccer Association
  • Nanaimo United FC 
  • North Shore Girls Soccer Club
  • Port Moody SC
  • Ridge Meadows Soccer Club
  • Surrey Football Club
  • Surrey United Soccer Club
  • Vancouver Athletic FC
  • West Vancouver FC

Together, Canada Soccer and BC Soccer are working to further advance gender equity in soccer. 

For more information on the TELUS She CAN Coach program, Click here.

BC Soccer Association

Established in 1904, BC Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer-specific PSO in Canada with over 150,000 participants, consisting of registered players, coaches, referees, administrators and soccer leaders. As a professional not-for-profit society and a member of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer is committed to providing the widest opportunities for existing and potential participants, as well as provide support in the most effective and appropriate way for current players, parents, volunteers, member clubs, leagues, and districts.

Safe Sport Statement

BC Soccer believes that everyone involved in soccer has the right to participate in safe and inclusive environments free of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and to enjoy the sport at whatever level or capacity they participate in. The welfare of everyone involved in soccer is the foremost consideration and in particular, the protection of children in the sport is the responsibility of everyone involved.

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