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WESA COACH SQUAD

Everything you need to know about getting involved in team management, coaching, mentoring, and league leadership.

Check out our peer-led clinics and resources below.

Upcoming Coach Squad Clinics:

  • Rules of the Game & Trivia Clinic – Thursday, November 6, 2025 online


"Great leaders start as great volunteers"


Who Are the Coach Squad?
The WESA Coach Squad is made up of members who volunteer their time and energy to:

  • Manage teams & coach players
  • Lead clinics & scrimmages
  • Support league operations
  • Promote Sportsmanship, Inclusion, and Sustainability

Coach Squad Members:

  • ✅ Stay positive & supportive
  • ✅ Commit to learning and growth
  • ✅ Are Trained in Scorekeeping
  • ✅ Keep up on SPN & WESA rules
  • ✅ Follow Code of Conduct & Coaching Contract
  • ✅ Understand WESA’s history & traditions
  • ✅ Mentor others & run skills clinics
  • ✅ Encourage volunteerism





Pathway to the Coach Squad
Want to step into leadership? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Volunteer → Fill out the Online Volunteer Form
  2. Learn the Game → Take Scorekeeping training & review the rules
  3. Get Involved → Join clinics, help with equipment/events, or serve on a committee.

 



Team Management
Coaching Pairs share responsibilities, mentor players, and manage teams while supporting league values of Sportsmanship, Inclusion, and Sustainability.

  • Guided by the Coaching Contract)
  • Team Managers are also the Head Coach and organize team activities 
  • 2nd Coaches support the Team Manager 
  • Rotation & Mentorship - We encourage new members to step up and experienced coaches to guide them

 Why it matters:

  • Many players are new to team sports — we make the experience welcoming, inclusive, and supportive
  • Coaches keep WESA’s traditions alive and strengthen our community bonds
  • WESA is “Team Built” — nothing happens without our members


Key Resources

Questions? Email Sean HC at commissioner (at) wesa.net

WESA ViPs know: We Are Team Built!

This is your league. MAKE IT HAPPEN.


Coach Squad Clinics

WESA Coach Squad Clinics are built by members, for members. These peer-led sessions are designed to grow future leaders while strengthening our league.

Our goal is simple: inclusive and transparent training that prepares members for success as Team Managers, 2nd Coaches, Lead Coaches, and league leaders.

By sharing knowledge and mentoring each other, we ensure WESA always has capable coaches, inspiring volunteers, and a strong foundation for the future.



April 26, 2025 - Coaching the Coach Clinic


AnchorPAST COACH SQUAD EVENTS

Coaches Retreats
WESA's Coaches got together with the WESA Commission to learn from each other and plan ahead on issues of Team Management and improving communicating our expectations. 

The Autumn Mini-Retreats  were focused on discussing ways to improve the Coaching experience and that of the Members.  There were three Retreats in November of each 2022, 2023, and 2024.  What came out of those instensive meetings was inspirational and a reminder that WESA matters a great deal to many in our community.

2023 WESA Coaches Mini-Retreat, 5th November 2022, 1177 Hornby Street
2024 WESA Coaches Mini-Retreat, 4th November 2023, Gordon Neighbourhood House (see pics)
2025 WESA Coaches Mini-Retreat, 3rd November 2024, Moxies West Georgia (see pics)

Coach Squad Clinics:

Team Leadership, 2nd March 2024
Lead by Brooks McNiven, Inside Performance
Moxies West Georgia (see pics)

Team Management, 3rd November 2024
Lead by Sean HC and Peter H
Moxies West Georgia (see pics)

Team Building, 23rd February, 2025
Lead by Sean H and Colin B
Online

Scorekeeping, April 10th 2025
Lead by Nate A and Sean HC
Online

Coaching the Coach, 26th April 2025
Lead by Tommy J and Ian G
Strathcona Park (pic)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rules of the Game, November 6, 2025
Lead by Tommy J and Rafe L
Online


WESA 2024 Coachess Retreat
WESA 2024 Coaches' Mini-Retreat
Saturday 2 November 2023
Members of the league Coaching Pairs from the 2023 Season came together to discuss various topics including the shared goals and hopes for next season.



Coaching Clinic on Team Management
Sunday 3rd November 2024
at Moxies West Georgia, 180 West Georgia Street)



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