WESA Coach Squad

WESA COACH SQUAD

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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:

• Foundations of Coaching – 630pm. Thursday, November 6, 2025 online
  An Introduction and refresher to Coaching in WESA.  For new and inspiring Team Managers, Assistant Coaches, and Clinic Lead Coaches. This clinic will explore the values we uncovered at our Coaches Retreats and how we incorporate those values into our rules and conventions.  We will also cover where to find the rules from SPN and our league appendices while members chart their roadmap to success as a member of the  WESA Coach Squad.
  RSVP HERE. 
  
  NEW - 2026 Team Management expressions of interest - Are you ready to take the reins of a team by becoming part of team management?  Whether you are a returning coach or new to it, please use this quick online form 

COMPETITION.  COMMUNITY.  LEGACY.  Be a part of it!

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

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 & Managers Contract
• ✅ Understand WESA’s history & traditions
• ✅ Mentor others & run skills clinics
• ✅ Encourage volunteerism

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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.

 
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Team Management
While there is one Team Manager/Head Coach, the WESA Coaching Pairs share responsibilities, mentor players, and manage teams while supporting league values of Sportsmanship, Inclusion, and Pride.

• Guided by the  Managers Commitment
• A Team Manager is the Head Coach and may organize their team to their own style within league guidelines
• Team Managers often handle leadership decisions; 2nd Coaches can focus on situational support and player development.
• Rotation & Mentorship - We encourage new members to step up and experienced coaches to guide them
• Additional Assistant Coaches are at the Team Manager's discretion but only the Coaching Pair are part of Team Management and league communications

 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

• Scorekeeping Guide
• Management and Coaching Commitment
• Online volunteer form

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

Coach Squad Clinics

WESA Coaching Clinic Series Overview

WESA’s Coach Squad Clinics are created by coaches, for coaches — a peer-driven learning series designed to build confidence, strengthen leadership, and grow the future of coaching within our league. Every clinic is rooted in WESA’s core values: sportsmanship, inclusion, and pride. Together, they prepare our Coaching Pairs — Team Managers and 2nd Coaches — to lead teams with purpose, fairness, and a sense of community.

1️⃣ FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING

The starting point for all WESA coaches.
- Introduces WESA’s coaching culture, guiding principles, and the Coaching Pair model.
- Focuses on building an inclusive team environment and aligning with WESA’s values.
- Helps new and returning coaches prepare for  the season grounded and connected.

2️⃣ LEADERSHIP

Leading by example and influence.
- Explore leadership styles and emotional intelligence.
- Learn how to guide players and volunteers with respect and positivity.
- Understand your impact as a role model within the Pride Community.

3️⃣ TEAM BUILDING

Creating connection, trust, and chemistry.
- Learn strategies for bringing people together and fostering belonging.
- Discover tools for managing group dynamics and celebrating diversity.
- Build rituals and team practices that make playing together fun and meaningful.

4️⃣ TEAM MANAGEMENT

Running your team smoothly and efficiently.
- Dive into logistics: communication, scheduling, expectations, and fairness.
- Clarify the roles between Team Manager and 2nd Coach.
- Develop systems that make your team run with ease, confidence, and consistency.

5️⃣ COACHING THE COACH (Building Your Toolkit)

Developing your own coaching craft.
- Learn practical coaching tools and game strategies.
- Explore how to give effective feedback and support player development.
- Build a personal coaching philosophy and resource kit for future seasons.

6️⃣ SCOREKEEPING

The fundamentals of the game in action.
- Learn how to properly keep score and manage game records.
- Understand how scorekeeping connects to fairness and league integrity.
- Build confidence in tracking and reporting game outcomes accurately.

How It All Fits Together

Each clinic builds on the last — moving from foundations to leadership and management, and finally to skills and execution. By completing the series, each Coaching Pair gains a shared understanding of WESA’s coaching culture, practical tools for leading inclusive, well-organized teams, and a stronger connection to the Coach Squad and the Pride Community.

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April 26, 2025 - Coaching the Coach Clinic

SPORTSMANSHIP.  INCLUSION.  PRIDE.  We are WESA!

PAST 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

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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.

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