Introducing a new Female Coach Mentorship Program:

 

She CAN Coach
 

She Can Coach is a new Coach Mentorship program being launched by VNS to increase the number of females in leadership roles within the sport of volleyball in Nova Scotia, with a focus on coaches shifting from an athlete role into a coach role . This program has been designed to prioritize coaches from diverse populations, as well as diverse geographic regions, in Nova Scotia.

The program will include:

1. Connecting the mentee coaches with 8 female champions of women in sport, to create a network of support, guidance, and knowledge.
2. Pairing mentee coaches with a specific Champion for more frequent support and guidance during their Winter 2024 coaching journey.
3. Ongoing monthly meet ups (online) which will include some professional development, as well as an opportunity to share experiences and have conversations around coaching in a supported environment.
4. Financial credits for furthering their formal NCCP Coach Education (Workshop & Evaluation).

Who is this program for?

• Coaches who identify as female.
• Coaches born in 2005 or earlier.
• Coaches who are shifting (or have recently shifted) from an athlete role priority to a coach role priority, or are newer to coaching (any role).
• Coaches who are actively coaching with a team (in any role) from January 2024 - June 2024
  - We could help support you to find a team if needed.
• Coaches who reflect the diverse populations of Nova Scotia with respect to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, education and culture. 
• Coaches from any region of Nova Scotia ( priority will be considered for coaches from a variety of geographic locations).

 The expected commitment:

• January 2024 - June 2024
• Actively coaching a club team/ community team for Winter 2024
• Bi-weekly check-ins with your Champion Coach (text/email/phone call/etc.)
• Monthly large group Meet Ups:
  - January 21 or 28, TBD - In Person, HRM - all costs covered to attend - Topic TBD
  - February 27 - 8:00-9:30pm - Online - Topic TBD
  - March 26 - 8:00-9:30pm - Online - Topic TBD
  - April 23 - 8:00-9:30pm - Online - Topic TBD
  - June 4 - 8:00-9:30pm - Online - Program Wrap Up

Female Champions of She CAN Coach:

• Jamie Brown, Megan Conroy, Julie Gow, Hillary Hommy, Hilary Sears, Lauren Sears, Allison Saunders, Shaniya Vance.

Application Details:

• Complete the Expression of Interest Application form HERE 11:59pm, December 17th, 2023
• There is space for 12-14 Mentee Coaches.
• will be admitted into the program on a first come, first serve basis - with priority given to coaches of diverse populations, as well as diverse geography.
  • We actively encourage applications from persons of diverse backgrounds who identify as women, Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, members of the Black and/or African Nova Scotian communities, Newcomers, as well anyone from other racialized communities. Self-identification by candidates is voluntary, and those wishing to self-identify are encouraged to do so in Question 3.
• ​All applicants will receive notification of their application status by end of day Wednesday, December 20th. Some applicants may be waitlisted.

 

If you have any questions, please contact VNS Technical Director, and Program Lead, Megan Conroy at vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca.