COACHING BOYS INTO MEN

Building strong teams and fostering healthy relationships among athletes and their peers.

What is it?

• Works to build trust and set expectations for acceptable behaviour

• Defines abusive behaviours and teaches healthy relationships and positive mental health skills

• Leverages coaches’ influence as role models to their athletes

The Program

• 12 “mini-training” lessons throughout the 2026 Outdoor Season

• One 15 minute discussion per week any day of the week 

• Confirm participation and complete onboarding coaches clinic by March 30, 2026

Discussion Topics:

• Respect & Personal Responsibility

• Insulting Languages

• Understanding Consent (Part 1 & 2)

• Mental Health Matters

• Disrespectful Behaviour Towards Women & Girls 

• Making a Pledge for Respect & Equality

• Bragging About Sexual Reputation

• Conflict & Communication

• Digital Disrespect

• When Aggression Crosses the Line

• There’s No Excuse for Relationship Abuse

Takeaways

• Increase knowledge of what constitutes abusive behaviour (ex. Sexual abuse, physical abuse)

• Greater intention to safely intervene when witnessing disrespectful or abusive behaviour

• Increase in attitudes that promote greater gender equity

• Ultimately, decreasing abuse perpetration

Coach Commitment

1. Dedicated to developing positive character and leadership among their athletes

2. Committed to building strong relationships with their athletes based on trust and mutual respect

3. Able to create a safe environment where athletes can talk openly without fear of judgement

4. Willing to learn how to lead interactive discussions with their athletes using CBIM Card Series as a guide 

5. Will stand up for respect and is a role model for their athletes and fellow coaches

Club Benefits

• Reflects commitment to meeting their Quality Soccer Provider (QSP) requirements and promoting safe, respectful environments within the game

• Will receive a one-time payment of $250.00 after the completion of the Coaches Clinic

• Free Training & Toolkit (includes everything you will need to bring CBIM to your team)

• Inspires Leadership and role models standing up for respect

• Provides skills for developing health masculinity, positive mental health and respectful nonviolent relationships

This course is officially recognized by the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) and qualifies for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) professional development credit. Ontario coaches with a valid NCCP number are eligible to earn 3 professional development points upon completion.