Connect Coaches
Build Relationships
Create Opportunities
Develop Leaders
The Challenge
Representation matters.
Black athletes are highly visible across many sports. Black representation on the sidelines and in technical leadership does not always reflect that same diversity.
Our aim is not to ask organizations to select coaches because they are Black. Our aim is to help ensure qualified Black coaches are visible, connected and considered when opportunities arise.
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Limited access to established coaching networks
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Racial stereotyping, unconscious bias and tokenism
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Limited access to high-performance environments
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Fewer mentorship and advancement opportunities
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Financial barriers to advanced certification
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Difficulty getting the experience required for senior roles
“Talent alone does not always create opportunity.
Opportunity often begins with a connection.”
Coach Development
Invest in your development.
Great coaches never stop learning. The Network will promote education and development opportunities throughout BC and Canada.
Certification
Recognized coach education pathways, funding opportunities and application support.
Workshops
Leadership, communication, athlete development, tactical education and sport-specific learning.
Leadership
Preparing experienced coaches for technical, administrative and executive positions.
What We Stand For
Celebrate Black coaching excellence.
Representation begins with visibility. We want to recognize Black coaches making an impact at every level across British Columbia.
Women in Coaching
Dehara Thompson is a former professional international soccer player
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Emerging Coach
Akeem Mostafa Highlighting the next generation of coaching talent.
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Emerging Coach
Euale Yosef Highlighting the next generation of coaching talent.
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What We Stand For
Black coaches are stronger when we are connected.
Whether you are coaching your first community team or working at the highest levels of your sport, there is a place for you here. Join the provincial network for Black coaches, aspiring coaches and mentors across British Columbia.
