The PITCH &
Beyond The PITCH Toolkit
The PITCH Documentary
When Olympic soccer star Diana Matheson retires, she sets out—alongside fellow players—to build something that has never existed: a professional women’s soccer league in Canada. What follows is a modern David-and-Goliath story, as they confront institutional resistance, doubters and naysayers, and the weight of doing something for the first time. Filmed over two years, THE PITCH offers rare behind-the-scenes access to a bold attempt to change the game—a universal story of resilience, leadership, and a refusal to play by the old rules.
Beyond The PITCH Toolkit
Alongside the documentary, the new Beyond the Pitch Toolkit helps teachers, coaches, and community leaders bring the film’s themes to life with youth. It includes ready‑to‑use lesson plans, discussion prompts, and facilitation resources that spark meaningful conversations about leadership, gender equity, and building more inclusive sport environments.
As a Social Impact Partner on The Pitch, Canadian Women & Sport is proud to collaborate with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities on the development of this toolkit, contributing gender‑equity expertise to ensure the resource is research‑informed, action‑oriented, and supports deeper learning beyond the film.