Telus SHECAN Coach
Empowering the next generation of female leaders in the beautiful game!
Nepean Hotspurs is proud to have participated in Year 2 and Year 3 of Canada Soccer’s Telus SheCAN Coach program — a national initiative designed to recruit, develop, and inspire female coaches across the country. We hope to continue our participation in Year 4 (2027) and will have updated information for another year of programming, following the Club application period in the fall of 2026.
Community & Connection
To help build strong relationships, we take a community-focused approach to SheCAN Coach programming at NHSC:
- 1–2 social activities for the group throughout the program duration
- Regular check-ins with our program leaders and Sporting Director
- A group WhatsApp chat for ongoing support
- Invitation to special coaching events and learning opportunities
Integration with our Hotspurs for Her Program
- Free Soccer sessions for girls and women
- Women coaches working with women and girls
- Help with leading activities while receiving coaching direction
- Focused on fun, development, and mentorship
- Runs year-round
Your Coaching Pathway
The core goal of SheCAN Coach is to support your development as a new or returning coach.
Participants can complete one or more Canada Soccer Grassroots Certifications, including:
- Active Start (ages 4–6)
- FUNdamentals (ages 6–9)
- Learn to Train (ages 9–12)
- Soccer for Life (ages 13+)
Course Costs: FREE for SheCAN Participants
Canada Soccer will provide:
- Online course modules (self-paced, 1–2 hours each)
- Webinars and learning support
- Access from December through May
Ontario Soccer is also expected to host a Provincial Workshop in Ottawa, where you can complete the in-person practical sessions required for certification.
Additional Requirements (Covered by Nepean Hotspurs)
The Club will cover the cost of:
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
You will also need to complete Safe Sport requirements through the Locker (all free and self-paced):
- NCCP Making Headway in Sport
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Rule of Two
These additional modules typically take 1–2 hours each and must be completed before May.
Learn More About SheCAN Coach
Canada Soccer – SheCAN Coach Overview:
https://canadasoccer.com/coach/she-can-coach/
Ready to Get Started?
Please note that the application window for Year 3 has closed. Check back in September for a new intake period.
📋 Complete the Participant Intake Form
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🆔 Create Your Locker Account (for your NCCP#)
If you haven’t already, please create your coaching profile:
