2017 Coaches Spring Pre-season Checklist
Welcome AYL Coaches!
We are preparing for another great season of lacrosse and YOU are at the heart it. Following is a rundown of the certification, training and rules requirements to be a coach for an NVYLL-sanctioned club. The 2017 season also includes newly added concussion training.
Don’t let the list throw you – the vast majority of these items can be done online. The only MANDATORY pre-season meeting for AYL coaches is the pre-season NVYLL/US Lacrosse meeting.
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
(1) Coach's Registration. ALL AYL coaches need to REGISTER HERE. This will walk you through the Mandatory Background Check Process and US Lacrosse registration.
If you are NOT a head coach and require a NON-US Lacrosse member background check. REGISTER HERE
(2) Background Check - NCSI (National Center for Safety Initiatives)
Who: MANDATORY for All Coaches (Head and Assistant) over 18 years old
When: Before first game and every 2 years thereafter.
NCSI Link: Included in AYL Coaches Registration
(3) Complete NVYLL Coaches Code of Conduct and Coach Certification Survey
Who: MANDATORY for All Coaches (Head and Assistant)
When: Before first game, then every season thereafter
Link: NVYLL Coaches Code of Conduct and Survey
Step 1: Establish an Account
Step 2: Enter Your Information as Requested
TRAINING
(1) US Lacrosse Level 1 Training – Online Course or In-person Clinic
Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches. OPTIONAL but highly recommended for all other coaches.
When: Before first game; You also need to be a US Lacrosse Member. Join US Lacrosse HERE.
US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaches Training is available both ONLINE and at IN PERSON Clinics. Coaches may complete either.
Online Level 1 Coaches Course
Link: US Lacrosse CEP Level 1 Online Course
Cost: Available and Free to US Lacrosse Members Only
In-Person Coaches Instructional Clinics
Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches, if you did not take the Online course; OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches.
When/Where:
Cost: $75 - reimbursement by request to NVYLL
NOTE: Per NVYLL rules, failure to take US Lacrosse Level 1 course (either online or clinic) will result in the parent Club being fined $50.00 per team.
(2) NVYLL - US Lacrosse Potomac Chapter Coaches Clinic - Season Kickoff
Who: All Coaches (Head and Assistant) - One coach per team required. Youth coaches from NVYLL and other youth leagues gather for a rules interpretation and coaches clinic.
When: Sunday, February 2TBD - 9:00am to 12:30pm (checkin starts at 8am)
Where: Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Registration Link: NVYLL Coaches Clinic Registration
(3) Concussion Awareness Training
Who: Mandatory for All Coaches (Head and Assistant)
CDC - Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports. Online training
US Lacrosse - Just the Facts, Please: 10 Things We Definitely Know About Concussions
US Lacrosse - Concussion Awareness Video
(4) Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) - Double Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons (also included in the US Lacrosse Level 1 training)
Who: All Coaches (Head and Assistant)
When/Where: Online Class or Local Clinic
Link to online classes - PCA Double-Goal Coach Courses
Cost: FREE online using 2015 code To Be Released
RULES
NVYLL Rules
Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches
OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches
Link: NVYLL Rules
US Lacrosse Rules
Who: MANDATORY for Head Coaches
OPTIONAL, but highly recommended for all other coaches
Link: US Lacrosse Rules
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