PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
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, we aim to help women coaches navigate the system successfully.
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.
This program incentivizes clubs to recruit more women coaches while empowering these coaches to recognize their opportunities and place in the sport.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nour Fathy at nfathy@coastalfc.ca or Andrea Perrotta at aperrotta@coastalfc.ca
RECRUIT
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
DEVELOP
Diverse women leaders are critical in creating a welcoming and safe space for girls in sport. This project will strive to support and advance gender equity in soccer by reducing the barriers of entry for women to coach, with the hope that this will increase the registration of women and girls and help to balance the gender gap in participation.
INSPIRE
We aim to increase the number of women coaches and encourage more girls to engage in the sport.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To complete your application, please ensure you include the following:
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Indicate if you are currently a Coastal FC coach.
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List any BC Soccer certifications you hold.
Coastal FC TELUS She CAN Coach Club Leads will review your application and contact you if it meets the program requirements.
NEED HELP?
If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact Nour Fathy at nfathy@coastalfc.ca or Andrea Perrotta at aperrotta@coastalfc.ca
COACH RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaches will actively participate in the program content and coach education training.
TIMELINE:
February 6 - Application Forms Open
February 21 - Applications Form Closes
February 21-26 - Applications will be reviewed & notified if selected by a Coastal FC Staff Member.
February 27 - Coach Onboarding
March 2025 - Coach Education Phase & Coach Huddle 1
May 2025 - Coach Huddle 2
July 2025 - Coach Huddle 3
September 2025 - Practical Coach Experience Phase
October 2025 - Program Concludes
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Nour Fathy
Nour Fathy has been part of Coastal FC since 2012, sharing his love for soccer and helping players grow. He holds top coaching certifications, including the CSA National A License, and has experience coaching at high levels, such as Simon Fraser University, the Vancouver Whitecaps (Women), and the BC Soccer Provincial Program. As a former Whitecaps Youth player himself, Nour understands the game from both a player’s and a coach’s perspective. His passion and knowledge make him a great mentor for young athletes.
Andrea Perrotta
Andrea Perotta has been with Coastal FC since 2022, helping young players learn and enjoy soccer. She has strong coaching experience and holds a CSA National B License. Andrea has coached at top clubs like Fusion FC and Mountain United and now leads the U8-U13 Rec program while also coaching in the Skill Centre and the 2010 Girls BCSPL team. As a former Douglas College soccer player, she won many awards, including PacWest Player of the Year. Andrea’s love for the game and coaching makes her a great leader and role model for young athletes.
FAQ SECTION
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What is the Demosphere Mobile App?The Demosphere Mobile app integrates with the official team rosters and facilitates effective team communications. Players, Parents and team staff can easily access each other for communication on schedules , training times and any other team related activity.
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Where can I find the mobile App?The latest version of the Demosphere 2.0 Mobile App is available for Android Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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Can I register via the mobile app?Yes, you can register via the Demosphere mobile app. Follow the steps belowH On the home screen, tap the menu icon and select Register. Existing registrations you have previously registered with will display on the screen. Tap on the name of the organization – COASTAL FC, and a new browser window will open on your device. The browser will take you to the registration website for the organization. Select 'Sign in to Begin Registration.' Enter your Demosphere username and password for your account. Proceed to complete the registration process for the organization as necessary. Once complete, a confirmation message will be sent to you verifying your registration for the season
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How do I delete my Account?The Demosphere Mobile app does not support account deletion at this time. To request the removal of your Demosphere account, please first contact csteer@coastalfc.ca to ensure that all outstanding refunds or account balances are settled.
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How do I navigate the App?The Demsophere 2.0 App is easy to navigate. Check out the Getting Started Guide for Parents / Players Below: ,
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How do I add a Member to our Household?Navigate to your My Account on the home screen by either tapping on the menu icon in the top right > Account or tapping the Account icon in the lower right. On the MyAccount view tap on your household name. On the My Household view tap on Add Member Enter profile information for the new household member. The first and last name at minimum is required for adding a new household member. Tap save once complete. For tutorial view clickHERE
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How do I find my child't team on the mobile app?In order to view a team that you are affiliated with, permissions to view the team must first be turned on by a Coastal FC administrator. Once access is granted, you will see your team on the Mobile App home screen or via the “My Teams” view. This view can be accessed using the top-level menu or on the app footer.
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How do I view training & games or other events for my child's team?You can see you team events in multiple locations such as: · On the home screen under My daily events · When viewing the team, team specific events will be found on the Home Team and team calendar. · You can view all events on My Calendar.
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How do I grant access for another Parent/Guardian to view the team information?If you have admin privileges within your household, you can add a new member (parent/guardian/grandparent/babysitter) to your household by navigating to: MY ACCOUNT using the links in the footer or top menu of any screen From the MY ACCOUNT view, click on the name of your household and select the ADD MEMBER option. If you need this member to have access to your child’s team for event and communication access, they must be designated as a Household Admin. Once a new member is added, your new household member will receive an email and must verify their account and set up a password before access can be granted. If you feel you should have Household Admin privileges and do not, or need another member removed from your household, contact csteer@coastlfc.ca for assistance.
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How do I RSVP to Calendar Events?To RSVP to Demosphere calendar events, please view the tutorial HERE. If you are NOT able to RSVP to availability: Make sure your child is not assigned as the admin for the account , this will inhibit your access to RSVP. Once you remove their admin status, you will be able to RSVP.
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Coaches: How to create a event on the calendar for your team?To create calendar events in the Demosphere calendar events, please view the tutorial HERE.
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Coaches: How to send reminders to your team?To send a 24-hour reminder to your team in the Demosphere App , please view the tutorial HERE.
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Do you still have questions?If your questions haven’t been addressed in the FAQ, feel free to reach out to our Registrar Manager, Carina Steer, at csteer@coastalfc.ca for assistance.