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Canada Soccer is pleased to announce four Provincial Member Associations selected to host and deliver the AccelerateHER CONCACAF C Diploma as part of Year 3 of the AccelerateHER program. BC Soccer, Saskatchewan Soccer Association, Soccer Québec, and Soccer Nova Scotia will deliver an all-women CONCACAF C Diploma during the 2026–27 programming cycle.
Building on the continued success of AccelerateHER in advancing gender equity within Canada Soccer’s Advanced Coach Education Pathway, the delivery of the C Diploma represents an important investment in strengthening the foundation of coaching development. The C Diploma serves as the entry point to the Advanced Coach Education pathway and supports coaches in preparing to lead players in competitive and development environments across the nation.
The selected Member Associations reflect strong alignment with Canada Soccer’s Coach Education standards, demonstrated capacity for high-quality program delivery, and clear alignment with Canada Soccer’s Women and Girls Strategic Plan. In addition, each association has demonstrated commitment to advancing women in coaching and readiness to support inclusive and high-quality learning environments.
“AccelerateHER continues to evolve as a national initiative that not only expands opportunity, but strengthens the environments in which women coaches learn and lead,”
Sara McConaghy, Director, Community and Sport Inclusion
Through this cohort of C Diploma deliveries, Canada Soccer continues to support Provincial Member Associations in creating accessible, women-focused coach education opportunities that reduce barriers, strengthen local coaching ecosystems, and reinforce a consistent national standard for coach development.
The AccelerateHER program remains a cornerstone initiative within Canada Soccer’s broader commitment to gender equity in coaching, providing structured pathways, financial support, and targeted learning environments designed to increase the representation and retention of women coaches across the country.
If you are interested in signing up for the Saskatchewan AccelerateHER Cohort Delivery - Apply Here
Applications for the course are currently open and will close on June 8th, 2026.
Before coaches apply for the course, please ensure they have been given access to the C Diploma Procedure Manual as this outlines all requirements and expectations in the course.
Coaches who are selected to participate in this cohort will not be required to pay the $1500 course fee. Any travel costs will remain the responsibility of the coach/club (these remain eligible for grants to offset the cost). Additionally, coaches in this cohort are still subject to any additional fees for extensions and appeals as outlined in the C Diploma Procedure Manual.
We have space for 24 women in this specific cohort. In the event that applications are higher than the number we can accommodate, coaches will be selected by random draw. At the time of application, coaches will have the opportunity to opt into the traditional delivery application if they are not selected for this program.
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