In this episode of the You Can Play Podcast, Jonas Worth — Canada West Commissioner, soccer coach, and lifelong educator — joins us to talk about what it really means to model the values we teach. From coaching through injury to addressing harmful language on the field, Jonas shares how small choices — a word, a tone, a question — can shift a team’s entire culture.

He reflects on the difference between punishment and teaching, the courage it takes to say “I don’t know”, and the importance of vulnerability and boundaries in leadership. Whether he’s helping athletes return from injury or guiding teams through tough conversations, Jonas reminds us that great coaches aren’t invincible — they’re resilient, curious, and willing to grow right alongside their players.

This episode of the You Can Play Podcast features Juliana Jack (she/her) — a student advocate, assistant volleyball coach, and founder of McMaster University’s LGBTQ2SA+ Athletic Advocacy Group (LAAG). Juliana joins us to talk about accountability in coaching, and how reframing discipline as an opportunity to teach, not punish, can help young athletes grow in confidence and character. Drawing from her experience coaching girls aged 15–17, Juliana shares insights on creating team cultures rooted in empathy, empowerment, and respect, where every athlete feels seen and supported — on and off the court.

This week on the You Can Play Podcast, we’re joined by Kao Lawrie, the organizer behind This Tournament Has Everything? We talk queer joy in sport, building inclusive competition from the ground up, and what it actually takes to create spaces where everyone can show up fully.

https://tthe2025.mailchimpsites.com/

This Tournament Has Everything (TTHE) hockey tournament is a women’s/trans/two-spirit/non-binary inclusive draft style hockey tournament being held on the Sunshine Coast, in ch'atlich (Sechelt).

March 6-8, 2026 Sunshine Coast Arena, 5982 Shoal Way in ch'atlich (Sechelt) BC.

SOLD OUT for both players and goalie spots for the TTHE 4th Annual Hockey Weekend

Don’t worry - you can still sign up to volunteer, and spectating is always free!