Applications Open for Canada Soccer's Technical Leadership Diploma

Canada Soccer’s Technical Leadership Diploma is designed to develop a technical leader’s understanding of the role and competencies required to lead the technical elements of an amateur youth club. It is targeted to technical directors, and those in similar roles, working in amateur youth clubs, districts/regions, and Provincial/Territorial Member Associations.

To be successfully enrolled in the Technical Leadership Diploma, you must hold a Valid Canadian B License and Children’s License (or approved International Equivalents), be a current technical director (or equivalent role), and pass a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Successful coaches must attend 100% of both the online and in-person portions of the Diploma. Online synchronous modules kick off April 2nd with the first in-person workshop taking place May 3rd-6th.

Course Details:

Feature	Details
Duration	10 Months (195)
Cost	$3,150
Start Date	April 2026
Validity	3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

“Attending the Canada Soccer Technical Leadership Diploma was a rich experience” says Lisa White, BC Soccer’s sporting Director. “The strength of the administrative supports complemented the formal coach education in meaningful ways. Connecting with colleagues from other clubs and provinces created a network of shared resources, alternative perspectives, and problem-solving support. And the wide range of subject-matter experts also added tremendous value by equipping me with new tools for navigating my role within BC Soccer.

BC Soccer will begin a process of updating and making changes to the BC Soccer Technical Director Diploma and looking forward to offering this diploma in the future."

Interested in Applying? Click here

For more information regarding dates, prerequisites and course syllabus, read the Technical Leadership Diploma.

27 Feb 2026

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