Women in Sport

Women represent an untapped resource throughout the sport community. While female athletes constitute as much as 50 percent (and sometimes more) of the members of national teams, the percentage of women who coach at that level is dramatically lower.

Women have different life and leadership experiences, values, and attitudes which equip them with valuable sport expertise and perspective. Women in Coaching is a national campaign to increase the number of coaching opportunities for women, at all levels of sport. Directed by the CAC, the program enjoys the support of many individuals and organizations committed to improving the coaching environment for women in sport.

Female Mentorship Program

This program is open to females 18 and over who are players, coaches, referees, board members, and organizers within the Grassroots, Competitive, and High-Performance levels.

To learn more, click here.

Keeping Girls in Sport 

Highly encouraged for those coaching co-ed or female teams. Free online training.

To learn more, click here.

Women's Excel Program

To learn more, click here.

Northern Super League

Pro Women’s Soccer in Canada

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FIFA Women in Football

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Women and Sport Conference

This is a successful and organized conference with the opportunity to participate in either the Fundamental coaching course, the referee course, or the workshops regarding leadership skills. In addition to the conference, participants may have opportunities to participate in other events during that time.

The following are links from the media regarding the Women And Sport Conference:

AljazeeraSport for Life for Women and Girls

Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport (CAAWS)

Women in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

Women's Football

Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching

The Journal highlights effective practices, timely research, and relevant coach experiences in an effort to encourage sport coaches and leaders to support women across coaching contexts.

Click here to discover the many articles that will deepen our understanding of the unique challenges coaches face and provide us with appropriate solutions.

Canadian Women & Sport 

At the espnW Summit Canada, Canadian Women & Sport CEO and Christine Sinclair discussed what gender equity in sport truly means — not just in principle, but in practice.

Listen in to the session recording

If you haven’t yet, explore #ITSTIME research on the state of pro women’s sports in Canada.

Resources to maximize your potential in the sporting industry, check out the available e-leaning modules to help build your resume. 

Additional Resources

Body Confident in Sport

The Rally Report

Coaching Association of Canada - Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching

Canadian Women & Sport - Supporting Newcomer Girls and Women Through Sport

Canadian Women & Sport - Empowering Girls Through Positive Coaching

Canadian Women & Sport - She Belongs: Building Social Connection for Lasting Participation in Sport

Canadian Women & Sport - Actively Engaging Women & Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors

How to Coach Kids - Daily Tips For Coaching Girls

How to Coach Kids - Girls Centered Environment Checklist

How to Coach Kids - Top 10 Coaching Strategies for Girls

Sport for Life - Female Athlete Passport

Sport for Life - The Female Athlete Perspective

Nike Made to Play and We Coach - Coaching Girls Guide - How to Get (And Keep) Girls Playing

Breakthrough Digital Leadership Summit for Women in Sports - December 14-15, 2020