Women’s Soccer
York’s Marcelle, Cape Breton’s Disipio headline 18 participants selected for 2021 U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program
The U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program originally launched in the 2019-20 season and aims to increase the number of females in coaching positions across Canadian universities – by matching apprentice coaches who have recently graduated, with a head coach in one of the 11 U SPORTS-sanctioned sport offerings for female-identifying student-athletes.
| Sarah-kim bergeron |
| Bishop's Gaiters |
| Soccer |
The U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach program has been rewarding for Sarah-Kim Bergeron (@BishopsGaiters), investing in the development of a new wave of soccer players.
— U SPORTS (@USPORTSca) March 11, 2021
A new class begins the program next month!
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In this week's Women in Sport, we're hearing from Lisette Johnson-Stapley about the @USPORTSca Female Apprentice Coach program.
— Sandra Prusina (@sprusina) February 5, 2021
🟩 what's been learned after first year
🟩 why developing, retaining female coaches in Canada is crucial
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The 2021 U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program begins on Apr. 1.