2024 CAREER FAIR FOR COACHES TOOLKIT
At the 2024 WIS Career Fair, we hosted our first-ever coaching-specific career events. Throughout events, you heard from trailblazing coaches and met with recruiters eager to hire WIS members for their squads. Keep leveling up your professional game by diving into this multi-media 2024 Career Fair for Coaches Toolkit. You’ll find everything from event panel recordings to experts to connect with and professional development tips. Know someone who would benefit from this content? Invite them to become a WIS member. Thanks for inspiring industry progress with us!
RECRUITING FOR COACHES DAY 1 & 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
- The WIS Welcome Letter and Inclusion Guide: Check out these useful tips for fostering an inclusive environment at your organization.
- The WIS Jobs Board: Explore a curated list of soccer industry jobs on and off the field. Tip: Filter “coach” to see all the coaching opportunities available.
- WIS List of Licensed Coaches: Share and add your name to this list! Why this list? We want to ensure everyone with a coaching license is recognized and considered for coaching positions as the world of soccer continues to grow.
LEARNING 30 PANEL: COACH LICENSING
RESOURCES SHARED
- Fit for Her Football, Inc – Founded by expert contributor Staci Wilson, Fit for Her Football provides soccer training, education, and speaking opportunities to players, coaches, and clubs for girls and women. Staci’s unique soccer training incorporates age-appropriate fitness programming.
- Watch the WIS original production “Coach,” a movie that follows UC Davis head coach Tracy Hamm’s journey to earn the internationally renowned UEFA A license. Prepare to be blown away by her grit!
CONNECT WITH EXPERTS
- Tracy Hamm, UC Davis head coach and the star of WIS’ original production coach
- Staci Wilson, USWNT legend, Olympic gold medalist, coach, and Fit for Her Football, Inc founder
- Tiffany Fraser, Street Soccer USA’s chief of staff, WIS Career Fair panel moderator
LEARNING 30 SESSION: MLS ADVANCE
RESOURCES SHARED
- Check out this MLS ADVANCE video showcase
CONNECT WITH EXPERTS
- Christine Castano, Major League Soccer’s senior manager of engagement & inclusion
- Stephanie Savino, Morris Elite SC (USL W) head coach and MLS ADVANCE Candidate
- Carly Williams, Arsenal Women’s FC Academy player care lead, U21 Coach and MLS ADVANCE Candidate
LEARNING 30 SESSION: INTERVIEWING FOR COACHING POSITIONS
RESOURCES SHARED
- Fearless & Capable – Founded by Candice Fabry, this woman-led business offers mentorship and support for the challenges women and marginalized people face in the sports industry.
- Inclusive Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices Guide – This guide is verified by a former USWNT goalkeeper, current NYU head coach, Kim Wyant, and USL human resources experts.
CONNECT WITH EXPERTS
- Candice Fabry, head coach of Ottawa University and founder of Fearless and Capable
- Kim Wyant, former USWNT goalkeeper and head coach of NYU Men’s Soccer
- Tiffany Fraser, Street Soccer USA’s chief of staff, WIS Career Fair panel moderator
LEARNING 30 SESSION: COACH-MENTOR TRAINING
RESOURCES SHARED
- U.S Soccer Foundation’s Coach-Mentor Training. This innovative training program can be done online or in person and can serve up to 40 coaches at one time!
CONNECT WITH EXPERTS
- Katlin Okamoto, U.S. Soccer Foundation’s director of Coach-Mentor Training
- Sarah Pickens, U.S. Soccer Foundation’s VP of programs
- Cassidy Gabriel, U.S. Soccer Foundation’s data & operations associate
- Kayley Sullivan, assistant coach for GW Women’s Soccer
Huge thanks to Major League Soccer for sponsoring this event and to all of our game-changing speakers for sharing your expertise with the WIS squad!
