Telus she can coach
What is TELUS She CAN Coach, and Who is it For?
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.
The core intention of TELUS She CAN Coach is to create pathways for recruiting, developing, and training women coaches, beginning at the grassroots level. By providing financial support and access to necessary coach education programs, the program aims to help women coaches navigate the system successfully. (This is a free program.)
Key features include:
- Financial support and access to Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program and Safe Sport Roster training.
- Access to a national support network that enhances grassroots capacity, including exclusive content, virtual webinars with sports experts, and ongoing guidance.
Intended Outcomes:
- Increase the number of women role models in coaching to inspire young girls to stay in the game.
- Expand the pool of women coaches at the grassroots level, empowering them to pursue advanced coach education.
The Ideal Candidate
- Newly Recruited Coaches: Coaches who have recently joined the club or are in the early stages of their coaching journey.
- Aspiring Coaches: Individuals interested in starting their coaching education and career.
- Women Coaches: Focus on actively recruiting more women into coaching roles to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Flexible Learners: Coaches seeking a self-paced, flexible training program that allows them to balance learning with other commitments.
- Coaches Willing to Complete Training: Candidates motivated to complete training modules and actively progress through the program.
- Goal-Oriented Coaches: Coaches aiming to achieve “Trained” status to be eligible to coach in the 2025 outdoor season.
- Support-Seeking Coaches: Individuals looking for educational resources, mentorship, and a strong network of local and national coaching support.
- Commitment to Long-Term Growth: Coaches who are dedicated to developing their skills and contributing to the success of their club.
Eligibility: All coaches must be at least 16 years old to ensure they have the necessary leadership and communication skills for participation. If you are under 16, and still interested, don’t be discouraged! Email us, and we’ll see if there’s something we can do.
Year 1 Success Stories!
- Amanda M. – completed her Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, and Soccer 4 Life, currently coaching in the Active Start & ADP programs
- Ava V. – completed her Active Start, currently coaching in the Active Start program
- Emily B. – completed her Active Start & Learn to Train, currently the Lil Oscars and Active Start head coach
- Hailey D. – completed her Active Start & FUNdamentals, currently coaching in the Lil Oscars and Active Start programs
- Katie I. – completed her Soccer 4 Life, currently a U15+ girls House League coach
- Lisa H. – completed her Active Start, currently coaching in the Lil Oscars and Active Start programs
- Louise M. – completed her Learn to Train, currently a U14 girls House League coach
- Melody L. – completed her FUNdamentals, currently coaching in the Lil Oscars and Active Start programs
Program timeline
DECEMBER 1ST 2025 – Applications Open
DECEMBER 12TH 2025 – Application Deadline
DECEMBER 18TH 2025 – Coach Onboarding Meeting
DECEMBER 29TH 2025 – Documents Submitted to Canada Soccer
COACH EDUCATION BEGINS
JANUARY 2026 – OSC x Telus She Can Coach Club Kickoff Event
FEBRUARY 2026 – Group activity #1
MARCH 2026 – Coach Huddle #1
APRIL 2026 – Group activity #2
MAY 2026 – Coach Huddle #2
JUNE 2026 – Practical Coach Experience Phase – Coaches actively coach in the club environment
JULY 2026 – Program concludes
RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
Recruited coaches will:
- Actively participate in program content and coach education training.
- Gain access to all four Grassroots Coach Education Program online modules via SmarterU.
- Engage in three virtual webinars, called “Coach Huddles.”
- Be encouraged to complete their Safe Sport Roster modules to achieve Trained status.
- Actively coach at their club, with capacity and role determined by the coach and Club.
- Participate in program evaluations.
- Pre- and post-participation surveys.
Coach Education Alignment
TELUS She CAN Coach is in line with Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program, which comprises of Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, and Soccer for Life Workshops.
how to apply
Email us at sccprogram@oakvillesoccer.ca on why you’d be a good candidate for this program- We encourage you to be creative! We want to see YOU!
pROGRAM lEADS
Leah Sherrett
Program lead Leah Sherrett grew up in Oakville and has played soccer all her life; from house league to university and now as an adult (and everything in between). Before she started working for the Oakville Soccer Club in 2017, Leah was an elementary school teacher in Australia where she founded and ran a non-profit after school sports program so that all children were afforded the same opportunity to have fun, stay healthy, and remain engaged in sport! Now, as both a coach and as OSC’s Recreational Programs Manager, Leah has made it her mission to foster a love of soccer in young girls by offering engaging and inclusive programming, but her number one goal has always been to get more women and girls into leadership & mentorship positions, whether it be in the classroom or on the field! She can be contacted directly at lsherrett@oakvillesoccer.ca.
Tayler Kleine Hermelink
Tayler Kleine Hermelink has been a dedicated member of the Oakville Soccer Club since she was four years old, playing competitively for the Club since she was 10. Over the years, her passion for the sport has evolved from player to coach, thus beginning her coaching journey at just 13. Tayler started volunteering with various OSC programs such as the Skill Development Program (SDP), Active Start, and Lil Oscars – where she ultimately fostered her love for teaching the game. In the last three years, she transitioned into coaching at a competitive level, and she is currently one of the coaches for the Girls U10 ADP team. Tayler holds her C License and is deeply committed to creating a positive and growth-oriented environment for young athletes and is excited to be a part of the Telus She CAN Coach Program. With a strong foundation in both playing and coaching, Tayler is passionate about mentoring the next generation of soccer players and giving back to the sport that has shaped her life. She can be contacted directly at taylerkh@oakvillesoccer.ca.
Contact US
Email us at sccprogram@oakvillesoccer.ca with any questions you have regarding the program. OSC Program Leads will get back to you within 2 business days.
