Mentorship Programs

LeadHER Program

Aligned with our values to foster and advance leadership skill sets, and contribute to the advancement of girls and women in coaching and technical operations/executive positions, Brams United is proud to present the LeadHER Initiative. This initiative will provide various resources and support to girls and women interested in advancing as a coach, referee or operational/administrative workers.

LeadHER Coach & Ref
  • Entry Level:Coaches and refs will be paired with senior coaches/refs, or mentors, to volunteer in recreational and supplemental programs. Coaches/refs will get experience receiving mentorship from 1-2 coaches/refs in this stage for a minimum of 3 months before progressing.
  • Junior Coach:This is a paid opportunity for those who have participated in the Entry Level stage. Coaches will be introduced to session planning, and gain confidence in managing a full session with a group on their own in the recreational and supplemental program. They will receive support and feedback from Mentors and the Director of Soccer. Note that coaches must be of legal employment age
  • Senior Coach/Mentor Coach:Coaches will effectively organize, manage, and plan sessions on their own with access to support and feedback from the Director of Soccer. Coaches will receive feedback throughout their experience and the opportunity to participate in coaching courses and education
Please apply HERE before February 11th, 2024
LeadHER Operations

This is a program for females over the age of 17 that are interested in exploring the world of technical operations and executive positions within sport. Two candidates will be chosen as our inaugural LeadHER Ops candidates and will shadow/learn from our Operational and Technical Operational staff throughout the time of the program. Competitive, Recreational and Soccer/Executive Operations will be the focuses of learning during the program and the aim of the program is to prepare the next generation of female leaderships in technical operational positions.

Leadher Ops should have an availability to volunteer 1-3 hours weekly and will be considered for paid positions as they become available.

Please apply HERE before February 11th, 2024

JNR Coach & Ref Mentorship Program

To provide mentorship and support, Brams United offers our JNR Coach & Ref Program aimed at supporting coaches who have just entered the coaching pathway.

Please apply HERE before February 11th, 2024
    • Entry Level: Coaches will be paired with senior coaches, or mentors, to volunteer in recreational and supplemental programs. Coaches will get experience receiving mentorship from 1-2 coaches in this stage for a minimum of 3 months before progressing.
    • Junior Coach: This is a paid opportunity for those who have participated in the Entry Level stage. Coaches will be introduced to session planning, and gain confidence in managing a full session with a group on their own in the recreational and supplemental program. They will receive support and feedback from Mentors and the Director of Soccer. Note that coaches must be of legal employment age
    • Senior Coach/Mentor Coach: Coaches will effectively organize, manage, and plan sessions on their own with access to support and feedback from the Director of Soccer. Coaches will receive feedback throughout their experience and opportunity to participate in coaching courses and education.

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